April 2009 Lewy Body Digest
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LBD Story - Caring for Lee - Apr 1, 2009Article
A husband and caregiver of someone with LBD learns from his wife's bravery in the face of mortality. |
LBDA Advances Understanding of Caregiver Burden - Apr 9, 2009Article
Families frequently visit several physicians before getting a definitive diagnosis of Lewy body dementia. |
COPY OF LBDA Advances Understanding of Caregiver Burden - Apr 17, 2009Article
Families frequently visit several physicians before getting a definitive diagnosis of Lewy body dementia. |
Building Hope - Reaching Out to Physicians - Apr 1, 2009Article
The Lewy Body Dementia Association is providing the latest information and resources on Lewy body dementia to physicians all over the United States. |
Sharing Experience - Making a Difference, One Person at a Time - Apr 1, 2009Article
In communities all over America, people are stepping forward to raise awareness of Lewy body dementia (LBD) at the local level. Everyone can help to bring LBD out of the shadows. |
Increasing Knowledge - How to Read a Research Paper - Apr 1, 2009Article
Getting the most from a research paper requires mastery of a few simple skills. |
Caregiver Corner - How to Avoid Bath Time Battles - Apr 1, 2009Article
Bath time for those with dementia and their caregivers can be a challenge. Here are tips to make bathing a relaxing, pleasant experience. |
LBD Blogs on the Rise - Apr 1, 2009Article
To families facing Lewy body dementia (LBD), it’s invaluable to hear from other people who have lived with the disease. Not only is it educational, but it can be comforting and heartening to hear how others are facing LBD’s challenges with dignity and humor. |




