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
OFF-LABEL MEDICATIONS: Memantine (Namenda / Ebixa) is FDA-approved for Alzheimer’s. Learn how it significantly improves memory and attention in Lewy Body Disease, Parkinson’s and various
DIET: Parvalbumin, a protein found in great quantities in certain fish, blocks dangerous Lewy Body proteins. Learn more about this healthy scavenger protein.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Getting to a diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia and then learning how to live with it is challenging. Here are some tips
Dr. Marwan Sabbagh: “It is exciting to see efficacy of potential new drugs for DLB, the most common dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is a huge
DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES VIDEO: Hallucinations in dementia often pose bigger challenges than memory and cognitive problems. Watch these smart caregiver strategies from the University
LEWY BODY VIDEO + ARTICLE: Doctors often mistake Lewy Body dementia for Alzheimer’s. It is essential to diagnose Lewy Body dementia correctly, as it requires
VIDEO: Robin’s Wish, the first major film about a celebrity with Lewy body dementia, tells the story of what people with this devastating disorder are
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
EXCELLENT LEWY BODY MINI-GUIDE: Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a complex, challenging and surprisingly common type of dementia. It is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s which
The new Alzheimer’s injections Aduhelm and Lecanemab offer hope. Now, Mastinimab is trying to break through to the next level with a simpler pill. Mastinimab fights Alzheimer’s via a revolutionary mechanism of action. Learn why the FDA approved Mastinimab’s final round of trials.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO:
Teepa Snow explains what to expect as dementia takes over the brain. Learn how our fascinating brains work and affect our behavior.
Alzheimer’s is characterized by an overproduction of free radicals in cells. That’s why incredibly tiny “nanoparticles” of silver, found in supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, worry scientists. Hear their concerns, as well as products to avoid.
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TEEPA CARE VIDEO:
Teepa Snow explains what to expect as dementia takes over the brain. Learn how our fascinating brains work and affect our behavior.
Alzheimer’s is characterized by an overproduction of free radicals in cells. That’s why incredibly tiny “nanoparticles” of silver, found in supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, worry scientists. Hear their concerns, as well as products to avoid.
LIGHTING TIP + NEW VIDEOS: Light therapy for Alzheimer’s increases sleep quality, efficiency and duration, according to an important study. 4 weeks of light therapy
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Problems with memory or thinking? Check out this simple, written exam from Ohio State University Medical Center. Find out what made
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