WHAT IS THE LEWY BODY DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER (LBDRC)? The Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center (LBDRC) is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to provide personalized essential resources and information to people with LBD, caregivers, and medical professionals. Founder and Executive Director, Norma Loeb, launched LBDRC in New York to provide LBD families with information […]
WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF LEWY BODY? Visual hallucinations. They may include seeing shapes, animals or people. Movement disorders. Similar to Parkinson’s disease, slowed mobility, shuffling. Poor regulation of body functions (autonomic nervous system). Blood pressure, pulse, digestive and constipation. Cognitive problems. Similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease, such as confusion, poor attention, visual-spatial problems and […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) was publicized in 2014 when beloved actor/comedian Robin Williams was diagnosed with LBD following an autopsy. Before his death, Mr. Williams had been diagnosed and treated for Parkinson’s disease. The Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center (LBDRC) announced today the expansion of its resources to the State of Florida and the launch of an awareness video campaign (see […]
When helping with showers or bathing: look for signs of bedsores, rashes, discoloration,swelling or edema. These can be indications of other medical problems. Look for dehydration: Pinch the skin on the arm above the wrist. If it doesn’t bounce back, it is a sign of dehydration. Reflux: When eating, keep the person in an upright […]
Robin Williams’ life and legacy will be examined in HBO’s upcoming documentary about the comedy legend who also suffered from Lewy Body Dementia. Don’t miss it in July! The subscription network announced Wednesday it has set the Sundance-debuting project for a summer release on July 16, six months after the film held its world premiere […]
It’s important to get the best medical care possible at every stage in our lives, which is why many seniors switch from a family physician to a geriatric specialist or geriatrician as they age. Family doctors are a popular choice for many people because they’re […]
1. Get an accurate diagnosis. There are over 100 different types of dementia. Memory loss, particularly when it interferes with one’s ability to manage every day affairs, should not be brushed off as normal aging. Make sure to only compare the person as they are now, to the way they have always been and not to […]
Active lifestyles and medical advances are helping Americans live longer lives and decreasing the mortality rate associated with major diseases such as stroke and HIV. The flipside of this extended lifespan is that the number of adults living with Lewy Body Dementia and other forms of dementia are increasing every year. As dementia becomes more […]
Lewy Body Dementia is a complex disease that usually affects several different body systems. For this reason, treatment often involves the work of more than one physician or specialist, depending on how the disease presents itself. Occupational therapy and physical therapy are commonly used in conjunction with other treatments and have the potential to significantly […]
It isn’t unusual for caregiving to take a serious toll emotionally, physically and financially. The person you’re caring for is going to have good days and bad, and so will you. As you gain more experience, you’ll learn how to navigate handling someone with LBD, and how to avoid potential triggers and difficult situations. Get […]
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