Lewy body dementia – How it Affects the Sensory System
Lewy body dementia affects many parts of the body and causes a wide variety of symptoms. The central symptom is a decline in cognition, such as memory, thinking, or decision […]
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The 7 Benefits of Volunteering
By Elizabeth Rachchh and Brandi Hackett April is National Volunteer Month. Volunteering is not only rewarding for those receiving help, but according to research, is also great for the volunteer, […]
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8 Tips for Your Next Medical Appointment
Preparing for medical appointments can be daunting! These tips will offer you guidance on what to do before, during, and after your doctor visits to get the most out of […]
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Demystifying Biomarkers for Lewy Body Dementia
Have you heard about biomarkers but are unsure what they are? Or maybe you know what they are but don’t know how they are used in medical research and care. […]
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Living Well with Dementia in the Black Community
New Publication and Podcast Bring Attention to Living Well with Dementia for those in the Black Community According to the African American Network Against Alzheimer’s, older Black Americans are […]
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Self-Care: What It Is and Why You Need It
You hear it all the time from well-meaning friends, family and even healthcare professionals – Are you practicing self-care? What defines “self-care”? Does it only apply to care partners or […]
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Dressing Tips for Lewy Body Dementia
Several symptoms of Lewy body dementia (LBD) are related to visual processing and interpretation. This can make it difficult to find specific items that are mixed in with lots of […]
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Eye Care and Lewy Body Dementia
Vision is a complex sense that begins with your eyes. However, the vision processing centers of the brain are responsible for interpreting visual input so you can recognize and act […]
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The Cost of Dementia Care
Dementia is among the costliest healthcare conditions in the United States. People living with dementia typically pay three times more in healthcare costs than those without dementia. And research suggests […]
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Lewy Body Dementia Behavior Changes
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a complex neurodegenerative disease with a range of neurological, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. Many individuals, family members and care partners of people with LBD find […]
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Robin Williams and Lewy Body Dementia
Robin Williams brought joy to the lives of so many people through his comedy, acting, and charity work. There is no doubt he will forever be remembered for his comedic […]
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What are Lewy Bodies?
Dementia comes in many forms. The most common is Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases, but there are many other subtypes. Lewy body dementia (LBD) […]
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Telemedicine and LBD
Lewy body dementia (LBD) experts at LBDA’s Research Centers of Excellence (RCOE) have been using creative workarounds to keep research, clinical care, professional education, and community support activities underway throughout […]
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Medical Alert Wallet Card
Why is a Medical Alert Wallet Card Important? The purpose of a medical alert wallet card is to inform doctors and emergency room staff of any medical conditions, allergies, or […]
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Apathy & Lewy Body Dementia
Everyone diagnosed with Lewy body dementia exhibits slightly different symptoms, especially in the early stages of the disease. One of the more common of these symptoms is apathy, along with […]
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Maintaining Emotional and Social Connections with LBD
Social relationships can be complicated and living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) may further increase the complexity. The way this disease affects social connections is different for everyone. The progression […]
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Preparing Families with LBD for End of Life
It’s a well-known fact that Lewy body dementia (LBD) has different end of life factors than Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, while people with Alzheimer’s disease typically have an eight to […]
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Capgras Syndrome in Lewy Body Dementias (LBD) Associated with Anxiety and Hallucinations
Among people with Lewy body dementias, delusions, or false beliefs, are common. One of these delusions is a belief that a familiar person or place has been replaced with […]
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Loss of Smell – A Hallmark of Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
How is Parkinson’s disease related to Lewy body dementia (LBD)? To answer that, you must know the answer to the question, “What is Lewy body dementia?” LBD is a form […]
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Daytime Sleepiness is More Common in Lewy Body Dementia than Alzheimer’s disease
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a condition that can take as long as 18 months (about 1 and a half years) to diagnose. What is Lewy body dementia, and why […]
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