If you are a caregiver for someone with dementia, you may be familiar with dementia delusions. These are common hallucinations or false beliefs that occur in people with dementia, including Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other dementias. They can be scary and make the person feel like they are in danger. There is often no…
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If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), exercise and physical therapy is one of the most important things you can do to help them manage their symptoms. Physical therapy for Lewy Body Dementia can include a variety of exercises tailored specifically for those with LBD. It can…
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It can be frustrating for caregivers when their loved one with Lewy Body Dementia suddenly showtimes for a brief period of time. During these episodes of Lewy Body Dementia showtiming, the person with dementia may seem almost normal and act like they do not have any cognitive or physical impairments. While it can be a…
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Cognitive therapy is a type of therapy that can help people with dementia. There are many different types of cognitive therapy, and each type can help people with dementia in different ways. Some types of cognitive therapy can help people with dementia to improve their memory, while other types of cognitive therapy can help people…
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Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a type of dementia that can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms mimic those of other diseases. Part of getting a diagnosis often includes cognitive testing for Lewy Body Dementia, which can help rule out other causes of dementia. It is important to note that there is no definitive…
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Alzheimer’s or Lewy body dementia? How patients draw can help determine the type of dementia Can how someone draws or sketches something help pinpoint the kind of dementia a person has? The most well-validated diagnostic biomarkers for dementia are biomarkers found in cerebrospinal fluid sampling and neuroimaging. Researchers at Japan discovered that the characteristics of…
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REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a condition in which people act out their dreams. The REM stands for rapid eye movement. The symptoms can include talking, walking, screaming, punching and kicking while in a deep sleep and acting out a dream. While it may seem like a harmless condition, it can often be a…
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REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a condition in which people act out their dreams. The REM stands for rapid eye movement. The symptoms can include talking, walking, screaming, punching and kicking while in a deep sleep and acting out a dream. While it may seem like a harmless condition, it can often be a…
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Hallucinations are a common symptom of Lewy Body Dementia. They can take many different forms, including visual, auditory, olfactory, and gustatory hallucinations. Many people with Lewy Body Dementia experience them on a regular basis. If you are caring for someone who has Lewy Body Dementia and they are experiencing hallucinations, it is important to understand…
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Lewy Body Dementia caregiver burnout is real. As our population continues to age, more and more people are finding themselves in the role of caregiver for a loved one with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). LBD is a degenerative brain disorder that often leads to dementia, and caregivers for patients with LBD often experience high levels…
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