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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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