Are you a care partner supporting someone with Lewy body dementia? Understanding and Managing Behavioral Symptoms with LBD – Techniques of Support and Information for Medical Discussions will be held on Tuesday, September 26 at 1:00 pm ET.  Hosted by the Wellmed Charitable Foundation, this presentation will provide a deep dive into symptoms that can […]

Award-winning Dance for PD® classes invite people with Parkinsonism (movement changes associated with PD and LBD) and their partners to explore movement and music in ways that are enjoyable, stimulating, and creative. This research-backed global program benefits anyone living with mobility concerns. No dance experience is required. Seated or standing, energizing and inspiring music guides […]

The 3rd Annual Dr. Daniel I. Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Conference: A Closer Look at Lewy Body Dementia is presented by Dementia Alliance of North Carolina.  Among the esteemed presenters are Dr. Andrea Bozoki, M.D., who is a member of the LBDA Research Center of Excellence at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and Pat Snyder […]

Join Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania for a special webinar focused on Lewy body dementia, featuring a screening of SPARK:  Robin Williams and his Battle with Lewy body dementia, followed by a panel discussion. This webinar aims to: Define Lewy body dementia and identify the two types of dementia that the classification includes. List the symptoms of […]

Parkinson’s IQ + You is a free educational event presented by The Michael J. Fox Foundation designed to empower attendees to manage the disease, learn about the latest research and connect with local resources. Attending?  Stop by the LBDA table in the Partner Expo and meet some of the staff from LBDA's Research Center of […]

Presented by Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence at Stanford University and the Brain Support Network, this symposium is for those caring for a family member or friend with parkinsonism (or Parkinson's disease), dementia, and hallucinations (or delusions). This combination of symptoms is called Lewy body dementia (LBD), Parkinson's disease dementia, or dementia with Lewy bodies. […]

The Robert H. Levine Foundation for Lewy Body Dementia Research invites you to the 2nd Annual LBD Luncheon and Fashion Show, benefitting the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) and featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jori Fleisher from the LBDA Research Center of Excellence at Rush University as well as LBDA Director of Scientific Initiatives, Keith Fargo. […]

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common cause of progressive dementia, impacting an estimated 1.4 million people in the United States. Despite the condition’s prevalence, LBD is the most often misdiagnosed type of dementia, and is misunderstood by many clinicians. A recent survey by the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) of people with […]

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common cause of progressive dementia, impacting an estimated 1.4 million people in the United States. Despite the condition’s prevalence, LBD is the most often misdiagnosed type of dementia, and is misunderstood by many clinicians. A recent survey by the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) of people with […]

Join us for You Spoke, We Listened: Research Priorities of the Lewy body dementia Community, Episode 6 of our Community Webinar Series . In 2021, the LBDA Research Centers of Excellence Community Engagement Working Group invited community members affected by LBD to participate in a web-based survey to identify the research priorities of people with […]

A Day with Lewy: Lewy Body Dementia and the Caregiving Journey, presented by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dodge County, Wisconsin, is a conference designed to enhance your learning and understanding of dementia caregiving with a focus on Lewy body dementia. Discover caregiver resources and hear from expert keynote speakers.  Learn new skills […]

Aging Life Care™ management is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or those facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care Managers® provides answers at a time of uncertainty. Their guidance leads families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for […]

Register today for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: Focus on Lewy Body and Frontotemporal Dementias, a virtual forum hosted by Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Presentations include: An overview of Lewy body dementia by Dr. Sarah Berman, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh and member of Lewy Body Dementia Association’s Scientific Advisory Council “A Conversation […]

Join Mayo Clinic, the Alzheimer’s Association and AARP for the 2023 Conference on Brain Health and Dementia focused on optimizing brain health and emotional wellness. Discover the ways people living with cognitive difficulties have found a life of well-being despite the challenges and obstacles of dementia. Learn about the tools care partner can utilize to […]