LBDA Milestones
2008
- April 2008 – Announced brand new publication for physicians – “Current Issues in LBD Diagnosis, Treatment and Research”
- March 2008 - Concluded LBD Caregiver Assessment survey with nearly 1,000 participants
2007
- December 2007 – Received $50K unrestricted educational grant from Novartis
- September 2007 – Launched a major survey to assess LBD Caregiver Burden
- June 2007 – Collaborated with Emory University on a presentation to the Georgia Association of Social Workers
- May 2007 – Held roundtable discussion with LBD experts on current issues in LBD diagnosis, treatment and research
- April 2007 –Invited for the first time to appear on a PBS television station’s talk show on dementia caregiving
- March 2007 – Co-sponsored a multi-site symposium in partnership with The Mayo Clinic
- January 2007 - Held the second annual Many Faces of LBD Symposium
2006
- December 2006 - Approved new corporate branding
- October 2006 – Re-staffed the Atlanta office with an Interim Executive Director and established a staffing plan for 2007
- September 2006 – Held our first major Strategic Planning Session
- August 2006 – Launched a website survey to gather caregiver feedback
- May 2006 – Testified at an FDA advisory panel meeting
- February 2006 – Attended and participated in the “PDD/DLB at a Crossroad Symposium”
- January 2006 – Held the first annual Many Faces of LBD Symposium
2005
- December 2005 - Announced a $500,000 grant from the Mangurian Foundation
- November 2005 - Moved to Atlanta, Georgia
- October 2005 - Hired first employee
- April 2005 - First LBDA exhibit at a scientific/medical conference
2004
- December 2004 - Published the first printed informational brochure on LBD
- November 2004 - First edition of the LBDA Newsletter
- July 2004 - Scientific Advisory Council created
- May 2004 - Completed registration as a nonprofit in all 50 states and DC
- March 2004 - Toll-free helpline launched
- February 2004 - Received 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS
2003
- August 2003 - First Board of Directors meeting and LBD Caregivers meeting
- July 2003 - Organization incorporated as a nonprofit in the US


