Aricept (Donepezil) for Dementia with Lewy Bodies
August 25, 2024
There are no approved treatments for DLB, though it is the second most common type of dementia. Do drugs like donepezil hold the key?
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Unlocking Terazosin’s Potential for Dementia with Lewy Bodies
June 26, 2024
Three FDA-Approved drugs, terazosin, doxazosin, and alfuzosin, have a happy side effect; they boost energy production in brain cells. New studies suggest this slows or prevents Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
Neflamapimod May Be 1st Dementia with Lewy Bodies Drug
December 20, 2023
“It is exciting to see efficacy of potential new drugs for Dementia with Lewy Bodies, the most common dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is a huge area of unmet need,” said Dr. Marwan Sabbagh.
Cognitive Boost for Dementia with Lewy Bodies
December 8, 2022
GOOD NEWS: Donepezil (Aricept®), approved for Alzheimer’s, also passed a long-term trial for Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). Get the details on the medicine’s positive results.
Treating Dementia with Lewy Bodies
August 10, 2022
SEMINAR VIDEO: Everything you wanted to know about treating dementia with Lewy Bodies, in clear terms, by leading expert Dr. Geoff Kerchner, MD, PhD, Neurologist and Neuroscientist at Stanford’s Center for Memory Disorders.
Experts Can Diagnose Lewy Body Dementia 18 Months Faster
October 9, 2025
MISDIAGNOSIS? Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. People typically go through 18 months and 3 doctors to get a correct diagnosis. Learn what to do about it.
L.A.T.E. Dementia Versus Alzheimer’s: What’s the Difference?
February 18, 2025
(Video & Article) L.A.T.E. Dementia is frequently misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s. That’s why, in January 2025, researchers created new guidelines. It affects millions of people, approximately 40% of people over 80. How is it recognized? What makes it different?
Four Types of Fish Fight Lewy Body Dementia
December 20, 2024
DIET:
Parvalbumin, a protein abundant in certain fish, blocks dangerous Lewy Body proteins. Learn more about it and which 4 fish are best.
50-Page Free Book on Lewy Body Dementia
May 14, 2024
FREE LBD BOOK, by America’s NIH. Insights into caregiving, movement, sleep & behavior. Often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, 1 million Americans have Lewy Body dementia. Learn more about it.
Exploring Lewy Body Dementia
April 10, 2024
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Lewy Body dementia is frequently mistaken for Alzheimer’s. That’s dangerous, as Lewy Body dementia requires different medications and unique caregiving techniques. Explore this common type of dementia.