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Delusions and paranoia are among the most distressing symptoms of Lewy body dementia (LBD). A person with LBD might accuse family members of stealing, insist their spouse has been replaced by an imposter, or become convinced that someone is trying to harm them. These aren’t simply moments of confusion. They’re fixed false beliefs that feel […]
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in the history of American media, died peacefully on May 6, 2026 at his home in Lamont, Florida. He was 87 years old. Ted Turner had revealed in 2018 that he had Lewy body dementia. Turner built a media empire that included […]
If you or someone you love has Lewy body dementia, you already know how hard it is to explain your situation to people who have not been through it. The confusion at diagnosis, the symptoms that shift from hour to hour, the isolation that builds quietly while you try to keep everything together. A new […]
When someone you love is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD), one of the first questions you ask is why. What caused this? Could it have been prevented? The honest answer is that scientists don’t fully understand why some people develop LBD, and others don’t. But research has identified what happens in the brain and […]
The Doctor Visit by Pamela Rosenblum Once a person has been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD), it is important to establish a good working relationship with the specialist, usually a neurologist, who is involved in their care. Because of the nature of LBD, the visit with the physician […]
Nathalie Baye, one of France’s most celebrated actresses, died on April 17, 2026, at her home in Paris. She was 77. Her family confirmed that she had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, and French media reported that her condition had worsened significantly since the summer of 2025. Baye had a career spanning more than […]
Living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) means facing hard questions, and whether your loved one can safely live alone is one of them. If someone you love has LBD, you’re probably struggling with this right now. They may insist everything is fine. You may see signs that suggest otherwise. There’s no easy answer. Some people […]
Your loved one used to light up when the grandchildren visited. They had hobbies they cared about, opinions they shared freely, plans they looked forward to. Now they sit quietly, showing little interest in anything. They don’t seem sad exactly, but they don’t seem like themselves either. What you’re seeing might be depression, apathy, or […]
Key Takeaways Robin Williams was not diagnosed with Lewy body dementia during his lifetime. His autopsy revealed one of the most severe LBD cases pathologists had seen. He died believing he had Parkinson’s disease and depression. His symptoms were classic LBD but went unrecognized. Anxiety, depression, sleep problems, paranoia, cognitive changes, and movement symptoms all […]
Click Here For Spanish Version of This Page / Versión en español de esta página Nobody expects to become an expert on Lewy body dementia (LBD). Yet here you are, searching for answers because something feels off with someone you love. Maybe it’s been a slow realization over months, or perhaps a sudden change sent […]
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