The coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult time for all of us, but it’s been especially challenging for individuals with dementia. Many care partners have noted increased instances of disrupted routines, resulting in accompanying problems with memory, mood, and sleep. If someone you love is among the 1.4 million Americans affected by Lewy Body Dementia […]
A 2018 study revealed a possible connection between participation in contact sports and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). If your loved one is progressing through the Lewy Body Dementia stages or you believe he or she may have LBD, the findings from this study may be of interest. Here, we share more about the associations between […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) affects approximately 1.4 million Americans. Although LBD is the second-most common type of progressive dementia, this condition still isn’t well understood and can be difficult to diagnose. Lewy Body Dementia symptoms often share characteristics of other diseases, so it’s important to be aware of what to expect. Here, we share four […]
Dementia affects millions of individuals worldwide, with approximately 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. Although there are many types of dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is one of the most difficult to diagnose. Its early warning signs are often subtle or similar to symptoms of other conditions. Receiving treatment in a timely manner is […]
At least 1.4 million Americans are living with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), a progressive disease that primarily affects individuals over the age of 50. LBD is notoriously difficult to diagnose, as its symptoms are similar to other conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease. Whether your loved one is showing early signs of dementia or has already […]
Dementia affects numerous aspects of an individual’s life, and later stages of the progressive disease may impact speech. Difficulty processing language is a common symptom of many types of dementia, including Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). As your loved one progresses through the stages of dementia, you may notice signs such as struggling to recall words, […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans over the age of 50. This progressive form of dementia is often difficult to diagnose, and may even be imperceptible to the individual with LBD or their loved ones in the early stages. However, as the disease becomes apparent and continues to progress, appropriate and […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) primarily affects individuals over the age of 60. This disease is progressive, but a Lewy Body Dementia prognosis may be improved or more easily managed if the condition is caught in the earliest stages. Since LBD comes with a host of symptoms that are similar to other diseases, such as Parkinson’s, […]
Beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams’ suicide in 2014 shocked the world–and left his widow, Susan Schneider Williams, looking for answers. It wasn’t until three months after his death that the autopsy report revealed the presence of Lewy bodies throughout his brain. Like many of the 1.4 million Americans with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Robin […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is the second most prevalent form of progressive dementia. Although LBD affects approximately 1.4 million Americans, this disease is often misdiagnosed or entirely unrecognized in the earliest stages. Lewy Body Dementia symptoms can be difficult to detect, and many of the first signs are similar to other conditions, which is why […]
