Shine a Spotlight on Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month
October 1, 2024
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October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month! See what you can learn and how you can help.
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Diagnosis is Everything: Robin William’s Wife on His Lewy Body Dementia
September 26, 2024
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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.
Aricept (Donepezil) for Dementia with Lewy Bodies
August 25, 2024
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There are no approved treatments for DLB, though it is the second most common type of dementia. Do drugs like donepezil hold the key?
4 Cardinal Signs of Lewy Body Dementia
August 5, 2024
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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
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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
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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.
Differences in Lewy Body Dementia
January 29, 2024
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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.
Neflamapimod May Be 1st Dementia with Lewy Bodies Drug
December 20, 2023
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“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
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FDA-approved ADLARITY is the once-weekly donepezil patch. See how it compares to donepezil / Aricept / Ebixa tablets for Alzheimer’s.
Experts Can Diagnose Lewy Body Dementia 18 Months Faster
October 20, 2023
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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.
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