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Compounds in coffee show promise in reducing or avoiding development of Lewy Bodies

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A study recently has linked two elements in coffee as neuroprotective compounds which seem to reduce or avoid the development of Lewy Bodies. The new research using mice shows that two compounds contained in coffee work together, reducing the aggregation

TImothy Hudson January 5, 2019January 1, 2024 Science News about Lewy Body Dementia 2 Comments Read more

Nelotanserin, a drug for Lewy Body Dementia’s REM Sleep disorder symptoms, development cancelled

Drugmaker Axovant has decided to stop development of Nelotanserin, a drug for REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD) in patients with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). RBD is a common symptom, which causes difficulties for those with the condition, resulting in the

TImothy Hudson December 11, 2018January 1, 2024 Medication for Lewy Body Dementia, Science News about Lewy Body Dementia No Comments Read more

Depression may lead to higher risk of Lewy Body Dementia

Depression may lead to higher risk of Lewy Body Dementia

New research links major depression disorder with increased metabolism of α-synuclein proteins. Misfolded proteins of this type form Lewy Bodies, and are a believed to be a root cause of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). If α-synuclein proteins are, somehow, strengthened

TImothy Hudson November 29, 2018November 30, 2018 Diagnosing Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Mental Illness, Science News about Lewy Body Dementia No Comments Read more

Former judge channels aspects of Lewy Body Dementia into art

Art can emerge from unexpected sources. For Kevin Whitaker, diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, his life focus changed from his role as superior court justice to early retirement, and an increased focus on Art. An exhibition of

TImothy Hudson November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 The Lewy Body Dementia Experience 1 Comment Read more

Pain with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease centrally regulated

Pain with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease centrally regulated

Pain seems to be more related to autonomic issues than mobility issues in a new Parkinson’s Disease pain study. And by extension, it seems likely that’d be the same with Lewy Body Dementia. Many, if not most, people with Lewy

TImothy Hudson November 19, 2018November 20, 2018 Science News about Lewy Body Dementia 22 Comments Read more

Visiting a person with Lewy Body Dementia

Visiting a person with Lewy Body Dementia

Holidays, Visits and Lewy Body Dementia There are traditional holidays and important dates around which you likely go to visit your slightly more distant loved ones, or invite them to your home. You may have hesitated to do so when

TImothy Hudson November 17, 2018November 28, 2024 The Lewy Body Dementia Experience, Tips and Tricks for Lewy Body Dementia No Comments Read more

Tips for responding to hallucinations and delusions in Lewy Body Dementia

The hallucinations and delusions that many people with Lewy Body Dementia have are challenging to deal with. They may best be managed by analyzing and learning to react to each individual episode or theme as a specific type. This article

TImothy Hudson November 2, 2018November 28, 2018 Tips and Tricks for Lewy Body Dementia No Comments Read more

Alternative treatments for mental illness — and isn’t Lewy Body Dementia a type of mental illness?

A New York Times article covers some alternative approaches to treatment of mental illnesses that are being tested. Although Lewy Body Dementia is not typically referred to as a mental illness, it still shares many symptoms for many people. Focusing

TImothy Hudson November 2, 2018November 28, 2018 Mental Illness, Science News about Lewy Body Dementia No Comments Read more

Setting up a bathroom for use with Dementia with Lewy Bodies

The Parkinson’s Foundation published a great article with tips on how to set up bathrooms for a person with mobility problems. Since Lewy Body Dementia typically has so many challenging Parkinsonism motion issues and limitations, the tips and techniques are

TImothy Hudson November 2, 2018November 28, 2018 Preventing Disasters with Lewy Body Dementia, Tips and Tricks for Lewy Body Dementia No Comments Read more

Appendix Removal Lowers Risk of Parkinson’s Disease (and Lewy Bodies?)

A new study cited in the LA Times shows a significantly lower incidence of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in people who had their appendix removed in early life. This provides more evidence that the misfolding alpha-synuclein protiens believed to cause both

TImothy Hudson November 2, 2018November 28, 2018 Science News about Lewy Body Dementia No Comments Read more
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  • Biological Approach To Combine Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease
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  • Pareidolia: Does this contribute to some hallucinations in Lewy Body Dementia?
  • Music gives pain relief and improves pain medication effectiveness
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  • Lewy Body Dementia Stages or Phases
  • Reduce Dementia-related Swallowing Problems. Avoid Aspiration.
  • Avoid Falls Caused by Lewy Body Dementia!
  • The “Lewy Lean” and How We Reduced It
  • Top 10 Priorities After Lewy Body Dementia Diagnosis
  • Emergencies, Hospitals, and ER Visits: Fast Strategies
  • Simple 10-Point LBD Diagnostic Tool
  • Hiring Paid Caregivers to Help With Lewy Body Dementia
  • Top 12 Tips: Make The Most of Medical Appointments
  • Stay Safe! Lewy Body Dementia Psychotic Episode Dangers.
  • Preparing Words for The Time of Dying
  • Living with Constant Unknowns and Ambiguous Loss
  • Tooth Brushing and Dental Care and Dementia with Lewy Bodies
  • Dentists and Dementia: How to Choose and What to Do
  • How to Choose a Dementia Care Facility. Avoid My Mistakes.
  • Keep Track of Lewy to Make Better Decisions.
  • Walking Is Great For Lewy Body Dementia.
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