WHAT IS LEWY BODY DEMENTIA? The National Institute on Aging (NIH) describes LBD as “a disease associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain. These deposits, called Lewy bodies, affect chemicals in the brain whose changes, in turn, can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Lewy bodies affect […]
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 […]
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 […]
Art therapy and sensory stimulation are quickly gaining traction in the Lewy Body Dementia community for their ability to stimulate memory, language and cognition in seniors with LBD – even in advanced cases. Understanding Art Therapy and Sensory Stimulation Sensory stimulation uses everyday objects, including art tools, to stimulate one or more of the five […]
Raising awareness, building a strong community for people with Lewy Body Dementia and their caregivers and fundraising for LBD research form the backbone of our operations here at the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center of New York. We’re very excited (albeit busy!) right now because, on July 20th, we’ll get to do just that and […]
Lewy Body Dementia is a progressive dementia that affects about 1.4 million Americans and 11 million people worldwide. Even though it’s relatively common, millions of people have never heard of it. Many of us at the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center have had family members and other loved ones who suffered from LBD, so we […]
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