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Four Types of Fish Fight Lewy Body Dementia

December 20, 2024 No Comments

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Parvalbumin, a protein abundant in certain fish, blocks dangerous Lewy Body proteins. Learn more about it and which 4 fish are best.

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month

Shine a Spotlight on Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month

October 1, 2024 No Comments

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month! See what you can learn and how you can help.

Diagnosis is Everything: Robin William’s Wife on His Lewy Body Dementia

September 26, 2024 No Comments

A very personal and moving account of coping with the impacts of Lewy Body Dementia. Susan served on the board at the American Brain Foundation and is a prominent advocate for LBD and brain research.

Hong Xu, assistant professor at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet

Aricept (Donepezil) for Dementia with Lewy Bodies

August 25, 2024 3 Comments

There are no approved treatments for DLB, though it is the second most common type of dementia. Do drugs like donepezil hold the key?

Dr. William A. Van Horn explains what is Lewy Body Dementia,

4 Cardinal Signs of Lewy Body Dementia

August 5, 2024 1 Comment

Expert Dr. William A. Van Horn explains what is Lewy Body Dementia, and what you can do to maximize quality of life for your family and your loved one suffering with LBD.

50-Page Free Book on Lewy Body Dementia

May 14, 2024 4 Comments

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.

Richard Zellers, with Lewy Body dementia

Exploring Lewy Body Dementia

April 10, 2024 1 Comment

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.

Mother supporting grandmother with dementia, on wooden park bench, browsing mobile phone

Differences in Lewy Body Dementia

January 29, 2024 1 Comment

EXCELLENT GUIDE ON LEWY BODY DEMENTIA (LBD). Commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, you can prevent devastating results by learning how to spot key differences.

A human brain that has dementia with Lewy Bodies

Neflamapimod May Be 1st Dementia with Lewy Bodies Drug

December 20, 2023 No Comments

“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.

Adlarity has 7 Advantages over Donepezil Tablets

October 22, 2023 No Comments

FDA-approved ADLARITY is the once-weekly donepezil patch. See how it compares to donepezil / Aricept / Ebixa tablets for Alzheimer’s.

Gantenerumab Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by 50% in New Study

March 23, 2025

Participants in a new study had inherited genetic variants that lead to early-onset Alzheimer’s. Among those who received the drug the longest – an average of eight years – the treatment lowered the risk of developing symptoms from essentially 100% to about 50%.

Brains & Blueberries

March 21, 2025

Blueberries can significantly improve cognitive performance within hours of consumption. Watch Dr. Greger on NutritionFacts.org to see how much.

Man with dementia and lady caring for horse

Pet Therapy: Horses Ease Dementia’s Symptoms

March 20, 2025

Researchers found that spending time with horses — equine therapy — eases Alzheimer’s symptoms. Find out why.

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The Songaminute Man with his son, singing in their car

Dad with Dementia Sings “Lonely is the Man Without Love”

EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO: Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn’t going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?