As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, those with dementia may be having a particularly hard time coping with the many changes to daily life. If your loved one is among the 1.4 million Americans who have received a Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis, you may have noticed a worsening of symptoms. Here, we share more about […]
Caring for someone with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), can be challenging as the individual progresses through each stage of the disease. Those with progressive dementia often experience mood issues or confusion, which can contribute to tense situations. Although you may encounter emotionally fraught scenarios while caring for a loved […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes for all of us. Due to the rising number of cases combined with colder temperatures, we may need to abide by more stringent safety guidelines than we practiced during the spring and summer. Since COVID-19 tends to be more dangerous to the older population and those with comorbidities, […]
Approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. This degenerative movement disorder causes muscle rigidity and gait changes, often along with speech, mood, and sleep disorders. Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and Parkinson’s disease share a host of similarities, and those with LBD are often mistakenly diagnosed with Parkinson’s before arriving at the correct […]
Many individuals living with dementia, including Lewy Body disease, can benefit from sensory stimulation. Sensory stimulation is an important therapy, as it’s highly effective at helping people of all ages reach a calm, happy state of being. Sensory stimulation involves activating one or more of the senses, including taste, smell, sight, hearing, and touch. Here, […]
Of the 50 million people living with dementia worldwide, approximately 1.4 million individuals in the United States are diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). This disease is the second most common type of progressive dementia, and the symptoms often mimic signs of other conditions. Those with LBD are frequently misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s disease since these […]
If you’re a care partner to one of the approximately 50 million people living with dementia, it’s crucial to practice self-care to avoid physical and emotional burnout. Most care partners are highly empathetic and selfless individuals, which is important when caring for someone with dementia. However, these altruistic traits also make it more likely for […]
If your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of progressive dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy Body Dementia, you may be thinking about how you’ll prepare to provide assistance. Like other types of progressive dementia, Lewy Body Dementia stages occur gradually, and those in the mid-to-late stages of the disease often require […]
Many of the 50 million people living with dementia currently experience or will eventually develop difficulty communicating thoughts and emotions. Those with progressive dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy Body Dementia, may show signs of decreased ability to communicate once they enter the mid-to-late stages of the disease. A breakdown in communication can be […]
If your loved one is living with dementia of any kind, you may be under significant stress yourself as you navigate the new and evolving challenges that come with being a care partner. Although there are many types of dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) affects approximately 1.4 million Americans. This progressive disease may manifest subtly […]
