Dementia with Lewy bodies | Alzheimer's Society

Caring for my mum with Lewy bodies dementia after Dad died

Louise lost her dad at the start of the pandemic a week before her mum, Marion, received her dementia with Lewy bodies diagnosis. After leaving her job to be a carer, and with mental health problems of her own, Louise is trying her best to help her mum live well with dementia.

Changes to Gran's routine during coronavirus really impacted her dementia

India's grandmother, Brenda, has been a huge influence on her life and career path. India shares how the pandemic affected her gran, who has dementia with Lewy Bodies, and how the family continue to support Brenda since she moved into a care home.

04 October 2021

Living well with diabetes, dementia and other conditions

Ernie has always been passionate about helping people. Despite the challenges that Type 2 diabetes, dementia with Lewy bodies and other health conditions can bring, Ernie is determined to stay positive and 'live in the light'.

Easy Read dementia factsheets

Our Easy Read factsheets about dementia are written for people with learning disabilities.

Newcastle Doctoral Training Centre

In Newcastle, our researchers are aiming to understand the non-cognitive symptoms of Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

First Valentine's Day after the death of a spouse: Emily's dementia story

Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how the first Valentine's Day without your spouse feels.

12 February 2021

Precious moments: A heartbreaking separation from a loved one with dementia

Lockdown has prevented Kevin Jones from being with his partner in her care home.

01 December 2020

Hard lessons: Life in lockdown with dementia

Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown.

01 December 2020

Put on hold: A man with dementia who’s looking forward to easier times

Lockdown paused many of the activities that had been helping Barney Thompson come to terms with his dementia.

Dispelling myths: A daughter who wants others to understand

After helping to support her late father, Karenza Frear knows how devasting dementia with Lewy bodies can be.

31 January 2020

‘Early diagnosis is part of the reason why I am able to have such a rich and full life’- Sylvia's story

Sylvia cared for her husband, Doug, who had dementia, for 13 years. She was with him at every stage including the moment he passed away. Now, she has been living with dementia for 10 years. She contrasts those experiences, and explains why she is such a passionate advocate for early diagnosis.

07 January 2020

Researching a sharper diagnosis for dementia with Lewy bodies

Gemma Roberts, a clinical fellow at Newcastle University, is looking at new ways to improve brain and heart scanning methods for better accuracy when diagnosing Lewy body disease.

12 September 2019

Tackling critical issues in dementia diagnosis, care and treatment

Research project: King’s College London Multi-professional Clinical Training partnership: critical issues within dementia diagnosis, care and treatment