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As a care partner for a loved one with Lewy Body Dementia, it’s important to have a daily routine. This helps each morning start with a smooth start, alleviating some of the burden from the caregiver’s shoulders. A daily care plan may change as the disease progresses, but incorporating these key aspects into one can […]
Care partners of those with Lewy Body Dementia take on an extremely important and taxing role when they begin caring for a loved one with this disease. These family members, friends, and neighbors are providing an invaluable and selfless service that may give those with LBD a better quality of life. However, throughout the course […]
By: Judi Brownell My dad taught physical education at a small private college. He was the golf and wrestling coach for as long as I can remember. It was the perfect position for someone who had been an athlete himself his whole life. He and his 5-year-old older brother made money for their family by […]
Alternating from family member to care partner to help a person with dementia may be challenging to navigate on your own. Dementias, including Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD), present many varied symptoms that may occur suddenly, changing the entire family dynamic overnight. To proceed with a dignified type of care and […]
Lewy Body Dementia is a disease linked with uncharacteristic deposits of alpha-synuclein in the brain. These deposits are what we refer to as Lewy bodies and can cause problems with motor ability, brain function, and behavior. At the disease’s onset, it can often be misdiagnosed because its symptoms are similar to those associated with Alzheimer’s, […]
A Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis is life-changing and disheartening, but there are ways to cope with this diagnosis that foster a better quality of life for not only the person with LBD, but the care partner as well. Having guidelines on how to proceed with this new way of life is extremely valuable. Here are […]
Taking care of a loved one who suffers from Lewy Body Dementia is a selfless act that enables the patient’s life to continue with dignity and honor. However, offering this type of care can be immensely taxing — physically, emotionally, and financially. It’s also a thankless task that places caregivers in the path of multiple […]
With each passing day, medical and scientific breakthroughs are made concerning mental and physical health. These advancements have uncovered a great deal more about Lewy Body Dementia, including its causes, treatments, care, and continue to encourage the medical community to search for a possible cure. However, there is still so much to learn about devastating […]
The Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center offers support and information to caregivers of those suffering with Lewy Body Dementia. Through our online resource center, we connect those affected by LBD and foster a better understanding for the diagnosis, care, and treatment of the misunderstood disease. This July 2019, we are gearing up to host a […]
Lewy Body Dementia currently affects 1.4 million Americans. Its symptoms are similar to Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, which leads to frequent misdiagnosis, delaying treatment and jeopardizing the patient’s health. Support for Lewy Body Dementia research helps doctors, scientists, caregivers, and researchers better understand the disease, allowing those suffering with LBD to receive an early […]
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