Uncategorized Archives - Lewy Body Dementia Association

The U.S. Based DIAMOND Lewy™ Management Toolkit

Originally developed in the UK for dissemination via the National Health Service, the Diamond Lewy™ Management Toolkit provides a comprehensive overview of the management of the complex symptoms of Lewy body […]

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, […]

Finding Purpose – Even in the Presence of Lewy

What is purpose? According to research, purpose can be defined as setting long-term goals which are personally meaningful and make a positive contribution to the world. Our sense of purpose […]

Holiday Changes – When Celebrations May Need Updating

The holidays can be a shared time with a host of traditions, connections with others, and special foods. They may involve religious rites, symbols, or service and often include travel, […]

Why is Gratitude Important?

In an article recently published by Harvard University – studies have shown that both feeling and expressing gratitude can be directly associated with increased levels of happiness, positive emotions, remembrance […]

LBDA Volunteer Selected for Federal Advisory Council

We are delighted to announce that LBDA’s nominee to the federal Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care and Services, Helen Bundy Medsger, has been appointed to the Council. LBDA applauds the decision by Secretary Xavier Becerra, U.S. Department of Health and […]

October: A Month to Increase Awareness both in Lewy Body Dementia and in Health Literacy

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month! Thank you for all you are doing to promote increased awareness in your communities. It is also the awareness month of a lesser […]

Finding Support that is Actually Supportive

Support is something that may promote certain interests, uphold, defend, assist, help, pay the cost of, serve as the foundation of, and keep something going. And, when one is facing […]

LBD Diagnosis & Assessment

Clinical Management

The LBD Spectrum | Cause and Pathology | Risk Factors | Genetics | Research The LBD Spectrum Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disease characterized by a spectrum of […]

The Importance of Fall Prevention

According to the CDC, falls remain the leading cause of injury in older adults – with over 36 million reported falls each year and 1 out of every 5 of […]

Frequently Asked Questions about Aducanumab

On June 7, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved aducanumab, marketed under the name Aduhelm™ for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Here at LBDA, we know that raises […]

Hydration – why it is so important?

Warmer weather is upon us and with it comes blue skies, sunshine, and fun activities outdoors. However, it can also increase a few risks – one of which is dehydration. […]

Take Time for Pause

Wow! 2021 is flying by and it is difficult to believe that we are now in May and are celebrating Mother’s Day! When the world seems to move this fast […]

Financial Scams – Increasing awareness to avoid risk!

A person calls, emails, texts, pays a visit to your home, or messages you and they appear knowledgeable, helpful, professional, and kind. They have a solution or opportunity to offer, […]

Have a Doctor’s Appointment? Go Prepared!

Doctors and other healthcare professionals can support a variety of diagnoses in incredible ways – but they are not mind-readers. They are often involved in research or education and have […]

Think Thresholds and Safety Nets

A threshold often refers to the bottom of a doorway which is crossed to enter a house or room. Sometimes it refers to a certain point in life where there […]

The Social Security Administration Can Help

On behalf of the Social Security Administration (SSA), we want to let you know that during the current coronavirus pandemic, SSA continues to provide help to you and others in […]

Managing Medications

Medications are often deemed necessary in the treatment or prevention of symptoms, conditions, or diseases. These medications may include prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and minerals, health or nutritional supplements, and […]

Brain Imaging for Lewy Body Dementia

Click here to download a pdf of this document. Imaging techniques like computerized tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans have been around for many years and have been […]