In recognition of Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month, LSVT® Global is hosting a webinar designed specifically for individuals living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) and their care partners. In this webinar, we'll explore visual perceptual changes common in LBD, and how LSVT LOUD® speech therapy and LSVT BIG® physical/occupational therapy can be adapted to address these […]

The psychiatric symptoms of Lewy body dementia (LBD) are among the most bothersome for families and the most difficult to manage for health care providers. Recurrent visual, auditory, and other sensory hallucinations occur in up to 80% of people with LBD and may be accompanied by delusions, which are often paranoid in nature. Changes to […]

Join Insight Memory Care for a screening of “SPARK:  Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia” with a live discussion after the film. Learn more about Lewy body dementia (LBD) from Williams’ experience and gain a deeper understanding of the disease, its biology, myriad of clinical symptoms and its impact on both the […]

Two Paths, One Journey – Distinguishing Lewy Body Dementia from Alzheimer’s Disease, hosted by PSS Circle of Care and featuring Julia Wood, occupational therapist and Director of Professional and Community Education for the Lewy Body Dementia Association, will delve into the critical differences between Lewy body dementia (LBD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), two of the […]

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is very challenging for both the person living with it, as well as for their loved ones and care partners.  It requires specialized training and understanding to support both the care partner and the person living with Lewy.  Julia Wood, MOT/ OTR/L, Director of Professional & Community Education at the Lewy […]

Join us for an insightful and supportive webinar designed for those who are caring for loved ones with Lewy body dementia (LBD).  This session will delve into the unique challenges and experiences faced by care partners on individuals with LBD, a complex and often misdiagnosed disease.  Topics include:  Understanding Lewy Body Dementia:  Learn about the […]

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a complex and challenging brain disorder. DLB is characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies in the brain and cognitive decline that worsens over time. DLB also affects other parts of the body.    Because DLB is characterized by a group of symptoms that overlap with other disorders, particularly […]

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a complex and challenging brain disorder. DLB is characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies in the brain and cognitive decline that worsens over time. DLB also affects other parts of the body.    Because DLB is characterized by a group of symptoms that overlap with other disorders, particularly […]

Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar with Dr. Allison Appelbaum, a renowned expert in caregiving.  Dr. Applebaum will be joined by a panel of true experts – care partners for those living with Lewy body dementia (LBD).  Learn from Dr. Applebaum’s extensive experience and research and glean actionable strategies to enhance your caregiving […]

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a common form of dementia associated with the accumulation of deposits of misfolded proteins in the brain, second only to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Furthermore, many people with LBD have some symptoms and brain changes associated with AD and vice versa. This webinar will explore aspects of LBD and AD, how […]