Here’s an excerpt from an Alzheimer’s Weekly article from April 12, 2014 about Lewy body dementia (LBD): www.alzheimersweekly.com/2014/07/lewy-body-rollercoaster.html Excerpts from Lewy Body Rollercoaster April 12, 2014 Alzheimer’s Weekly Attention, alertness and cognition have dramatic fluctuations in Lewy Body dementia. Caregivers call these ups and downs “The Roller-Coaster of LBD.” “I watched my husband experience a […]
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“Lewy Body Dementia: The Under-Recognized but Common Foe”
The Dana Foundation has just published a new online article on Lewy Body Dementia. The website’s editor says: After Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the most prevalent progressive dementia of the many cognitive disorders wreaking unspeakable havoc on millions of lives. LBD is characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies, which are abnormal […]
Lewy Body Dementia: Journey of Nick (Aiken Standard)
This is an article by the co-leader of the Aiken, SC Lewy body dementia (LBD) caregivers support group in the local newspaper. The group’s name is “M’Aiken a Difference Lewy Body Dementia Support Group.” In the article, the group leader describes a bit about her husband Nick’s journey with LBD, provides an overview of LBD, […]
Lewy Body Dementia Canada website, and Top 10 Priorities After an LBD Diagnosis
Someone in our local Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) support group shared with me that there’s a Lewy Body Dementia Canada website. You can find it at lewy.ca (or lewybodydementia.ca – both work). The site was launched in November 2015 by Timothy Hudson. Timothy notes that he keeps his Facebook page more up-to-date than this website. […]
Story in O Magazine about woman with Lewy body dementia
LBD folks – Apparently the March 2011 issue of O Magazine (O for Oprah) has an article titled “Before I Forget” by Beth Macy about a woman with Lewy Body Dementia. I haven’t seen the article yet; it’s wonderful that LBD is getting some attention in the popular press. But I am aware of Beth […]