If your loved one is among the 1.4 million Americans living with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), you may be surprised to learn that many common antipsychotic medications can cause severe side effects. This is even more important to be aware of if your loved one hasn’t yet received a Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis. Since LBD […]
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 […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is the second most common type of progressive dementia and approximately 1.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with this condition. Since Lewy Body Dementia symptoms are often similar to other diseases, it’s notoriously difficult to diagnose. However, receiving a timely and accurate diagnosis is essential for treating the disease appropriately. Symptoms […]
Caring for someone with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), can be challenging as the individual progresses through each stage of the disease. Those with progressive dementia often experience mood issues or confusion, which can contribute to tense situations. Although you may encounter emotionally fraught scenarios while caring for a loved […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lewy Body Dementia currently affects 1.4 million Americans. Its symptoms are similar to Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, which leads to frequent misdiagnosis, delaying treatment and jeopardizing the patient’s health. Support for Lewy Body Dementia research helps doctors, scientists, caregivers, and researchers better understand the disease, allowing those suffering with LBD to receive an early […]
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