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 […]
Click Here For English Version of This Page / Versión en inglés de esta página Nadie espera convertirse en un experto en demencia con cuerpos de Lewy (DCL). Sin embargo, aquí está, buscando respuestas porque algo no se siente bien con alguien que ama. Tal vez ha sido una realización lenta a lo largo de […]
You can download a printable copy of this guide at Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Guide Caring for someone with Lewy body dementia (LBD) changes your life in ways you never expected. As an LBD caregiver, you’ll watch the person you’ve known for years act differently, need help with things they used to do independently, and […]
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) affects approximately 1.4 million Americans, making it the second most common form of progressive dementia. This condition often includes symptoms such as visual and auditory hallucinations, cognitive fluctuations, and problems with mood and sleep. Capgras syndrome may also be present in those who have LBD, and here, we share more about […]
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 […]
A 2018 study revealed a possible connection between participation in contact sports and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). If your loved one is progressing through the Lewy Body Dementia stages or you believe he or she may have LBD, the findings from this study may be of interest. Here, we share more about the associations between […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, those with dementia may be having a particularly hard time coping with the many changes to daily life. If your loved one is among the 1.4 million Americans who have received a Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis, you may have noticed a worsening of symptoms. Here, we share more about […]
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