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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s no question that the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a formidable impact across the globe. We’re all struggling with the implications of this highly contagious virus and what it means for our way of life. For the approximately 50 million people living with dementia, the effects of COVID-19 are likely to be even more […]
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 […]
Sitting with other caregivers at our monthly LBD Caregivers’ Support Group, I’m always struck by how stressful one aspect of LBD can be for us caregivers. That is the inconsistency, fluctuations and wide variety of the many LBD symptoms. There is a sense among us that we wake up each morning never knowing what […]
