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
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
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