There’s a strong correlation between the presence of Lewy Bodies, mis-folded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain, and the development of “Parkinson’s Plus” conditions, which include Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD). This has
There is an interesting movement currently evolving in the research community that advocates a merging the names of Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease, possibly under the latter’s better known umbrella, since they both seem to have misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins
You might be familiar with Pareidolia, “a perception of recognizable patterns or images from random external stimuli.” This is a common tendency of the mind to create meaning out of otherwise meaningless shape — most commonly what’s perceived are faces,
Dementia with Lewy Bodies has many challenges. One is pain. A lot of this can come from the Parkinsonism aspects, with rigidity and stiffness, the “Lewy Lean” and involuntary movements. There’s also the pain from injuries that may be sustained
Many common drugs for a vast range of ailments can contribute significantly to confusion, dizziness and falls, any of which can also to lead to death. People living with Lewy Body Dementia may have medications that could be adding significantly
If any swallowing issues develop, or even if you suspect them, always seek the expertise of a speech-language therapist or specialist. Improper swallowing can lead to aspiration, where material goes into the lungs instead of the stomach. In addition to
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) have much in common. In addition to the underlying causes of both conditions, LBD typically presents many physical symptoms and challenges of PD which are referred to as Parkinsonism. These Parkinsonisms can
The Michael J. Fox Foundation does excellent work with education and outreach, and some aspects of their work is directly applicable to Lewy Body Dementia. Many people with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) experience tremors, stiffness and rigidity. These symptoms are
New research in the journal Neurology shows that activity and exercise helps brain deal with pathologies, including Lewy Bodies and the Tau proteins of Alzheimer’s Disease. The result is better cognition. There’s an interesting distinction in this study from earlier
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind Documentary screening and discussion on January 30 in Toronto. Get free tickets now (you must register, limit of 2/person) Robin Williams was was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, and took his life in 2014.