Hallucinations

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HALLUCINATIONS – how to best handle them Generally speaking, if a person has hallucinations that are affecting them adversely, try your best to change the topic and redirect their attention. Assure them you will take care of the bothersome situation. Move to another room if that might be helpful. Playing music may help as can […]

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Important things to do NOW, once a diagnosis is given: Consult family physician about diagnosis and the need for home upplies as needed. Your GP can write up orders to Medicare for hospital bed, commode, walker, hours for home care if needed, etc. Have a Family Meeting with those who are involved in daily life […]

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PATIENCE:  People who have LBD move very slowly.  They also usually operate on a different clock than we do. Slowing down and moving at their pace will make a world of difference to both of you. This page offers help on many topics so please scroll down to find excellent information on daily activities such as BATHING, […]

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PEOPLE WHO HAVE LBD: Keep frustration and fears down.  It is quite common for them to feel uncomfortable around too many people.  Whether it’s over stimulation, too much noise, too many things to grasp at once, it is best to keep groups small with minimally focused, upbeat conversations. Paranoia – […]

Try your best to create special moments for both of you. Though this can be a very difficult disease, cherish the moments of connection that you have, which you would not have had otherwise. “Though caregiving is some of the most difficult and demanding work that we will ever do–and demands great patience and strength […]

We at the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center are happy to train health care professionals and others about the particular care needed for people with LBD. We are regularly training at health care facilities and home care agencies and would be happy to assist you. Please contact us at: norma@lbdny.org or 646-248-9292   This workshop, […]