Ellen and Randy’s Story
Randolph “Randy” Cook is 70 years old and was a care partner to his wife Ellen. She began displaying symptoms of Lewy body dementia (LBD) in 2016. Later that year, […]
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Dennis’ Story
Dennis was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD) in June of 2020. His two daughters share responsibility in caring for their father. One daughter handles more of the day-to-day functions […]
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A Painful Journey
My Pops was always full of life and had smile for everyone. No such thing as a stranger… just a friend he hadn’t met yet. He was thankful for each […]
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Something’s Wrong With Me!
On the morning of July 28, 2020 my father’s life came to an end after a brief battle with Lewy body dementia. The life of an otherwise healthy, vibrant and […]
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Mary Alice Jackson, Our Journey Comes To An End
When we did the last interview In August 2020, I had just moved Mom, Mary Alice, from memory care into my townhome. During that time, my husband and I decided […]
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Lillian O’Connor – Finding Strength While Living with LBD
Lillian O’Connor was a churchgoing, avid reader. Prior to she and her husband downsizing, her home was filled with books. She now carries her Kindle wherever she goes and remains […]
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A Former Care Partner Supports the LBD Community
Pat was in real estate and her husband, Art, were hoping to retire soon. It started with shaking and he would eventually be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. A year later, […]
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Dennis Pack Traverses the Appalachian Trail for LBD Awareness
Dennis Pack is a 59-year-old father to two adult children, and a grandfather to two girls. He has been married 37 years and he is a family man. It is […]
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Daddy, it’s me, Sean!
A while back, Our teenage son had a pretty emotional moment. He was trying to talk to his daddy but he wasn’t making any connection with him. His daddy just […]
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Helping LBD Resident Navigate LTC
Linda H., at her stage of LBD, is thriving in full time nursing home care. Living alone had become frightening for her. Now, she enjoys sitting by the nurse’s station […]
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Barbara Leipow – Dorothy Mangurian Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient
Barbara Leipow is one of the recipients of this year’s Dorothy Mangurian Volunteer of the Year Award. Her background in nursing and personal experience with LBDA help her provide experienced […]
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Kathy Teyler Jarrett – Dorothy Mangurian Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient
Kathy Teyler Jarrett is one of two recipients for this year’s Dorothy Mangorian Volunteer of the Year Award. She is dedicated to supporting the LBD community through service, and she […]
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A Mother Managing Lewy
Michelle Pagans, a 53-year-old mother to a teen daughter and 27-year-old son, is taking on motherhood and Lewy body dementia (LBD) at the same time. In 2018, she started experiencing […]
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Husband
I am my wife’s primary provider and caregiver and we are both retired as of June, 2018. In November, 2017 my wife, Debbie, was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in […]
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Don’t Assume
My dad was originally diagnosed with Alzheimers 4 years ago, by a neurologist recommended to us by a friend. The Dr patted my mom on the arm and said “There’s […]
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Lewy Body Dementia Professional Interview
For Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month 2019, LBDA staff interviewed Pamela Corsentino, Director of Support Services at Lewy Body Dementia Association, for insights into her role as an LBD professional. […]
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Art Show #3, and Art’s will
As I write this we are four days away from our 3rd Annual Art Lee Art Show and Fundraiser! I can’t believe it! We are looking forward to this weekend […]
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Love Binds
Pat and Ron Potter-Efron's story began over 50 years ago at Mcalester College. They were both Merit scholars and they originally met during a photoshoot for scholar winners. Though it […]
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The Man in the Mirror
My dad was a great father, husband, Papa, funny, loving, personable, smart, jack of all trades, with the most beautiful blue eyes that friends and family still talk about. Dad […]
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Wonder Twins Raising Awareness
Abigail and Liliana are ten-year-old twins who have put their incredible talents together to raise awareness of Lewy body dementia! They were inspired to help the mission of LBDA in […]
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