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Research 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. 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
Research Tag: Research. Could new brain scans improve dementia with Lewy bodies diagnosis? Research project: In vivo neurite morphology: a novel MRI biomarker of dementia with Lewy bodies? Read more
Real stories Meg and Keith's experience of dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease dementia Adjusting to life after diagnosis is challenging for people living with dementia and their carers. Meg Wilkes explains the impact of her husband Keith’s move into residential care, following his diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. Adjusting to life after diagnosis is challenging for people living with dementia and their carers. Meg Wilkes explains the impact of her husband Keith’s move into residential care, following his diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. ... 08 June 2018
Advice Tag: Advice. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) – useful resources There are several organisations that can provide information and support for people affected by DLB. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Treatments and support for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) There is currently no cure for DLB. The person’s care and treatment should support them to live as well as possible. This should include drug and non-drug treatments. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. What causes young-onset dementia? The causes of young-onset dementia, also known as early-onset dementia, are different from those in older people. The young-onset of some of the most common types of dementia are described on this page. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) Symptoms of DLB include having difficulties staying focused, experiencing delusions, and having problems with movement and sleep. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Getting a diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) may account for up to 20% of all recorded dementia, but it is often misdiagnosed. Read more about getting the right diagnosis for DLB, and what the process might be like. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB): what is it and what causes it? Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a type of dementia caused by Lewy bodies, which are clumps of protein in the cells of the brain. Read more about what DLB is, and who gets the condition. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia with Lewy bodies: Understanding your diagnosis If you have recently been diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies, this booklet is for you. It will help you, and your family and friends, to understand more about the condition and how it can affect you. Read more
Research Breakthrough in dementia with Lewy bodies We focus on the researchers in London who have made a landmark genetic discovery about dementia with Lewy bodies. We focus on the researchers in London who have made a landmark genetic discovery about dementia with Lewy bodies. ... 01 March 2018
Advice Tag: Advice. What is dementia? Symptoms, causes and treatments The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Read more