Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body dementia, a surprisingly common type of brain disorder that causes changes in the ability to think and move. The two main types—dementia with Lewy bodies
This book is written by Judy Towne who took care of her husband with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) at home.
Ms Towne offers many hints and tips for caregivers who are caring for a loved one at home, plus many informative facts about Lewy Body Disease as well as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Each of these illnesses have some symptoms in common, especially various forms of dementia.
As I did with my Mom, so does Judy Towne wish she had known the symptoms sooner. I think we all have a tendency to brush off symptoms like losing our balance
Judy Towne’s husband had many of the symptoms that we hear on Alzheimer’s Support everyday. Our loved one suffers from Sleepless nights
As most of us did, she considered the symptoms as a part of aging, until she finally made a medical appointment after the incidents began to effect her husband’s work life.
Judy Towne also explains many symptoms that don’t occur in Alzheimer’s dementia
Judy is wonderful at sharing her story and her feelings through this process. This book is easy to read straight through. Each chapter is written to cover a particular characteristic that might be present in someone with Lewy Body Dementia
As Judy says: “This book is written to give Caregivers meat and potatoes suggestions to make their jobs easier. Little suggestions that work can have a significant impact to the stress level of both the caregiver and the patient (spouse or loved one.)
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A Caregiver’s Guide to Lewy Body Dementia
Treasures in the Darkness: Extending Early StageThe Gift of Time: Living with my Husband and Lewy Body diseaseParkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life: English EditionBrain Storms: The Race to Unlock Mystery of Parkinson’sDelay the Disease – Functional Fitness and Parkinson’s (DVD)
I was diagnosed with LBD a couple of years ago and was lucky to have a doctor who diagnosed me early in the game.
I have good medications which mitigate to a great degree my condition; however there is no doubt of my condition.
I am looking for a study that I can join to improve my condition further.
Some things that you might include in assisting your patients are the following:
1) eliminate alcohol as it neutralizes the benefits of medication (maybe one glass of wine provided you take early in the day.
2) I find that eating chocolate and other sweets before bed time is not a good thing, as it usually results in triggering night mares bothering my sleep partner. So I now avoid sweets before bedtime.
3) exercise is critical for me as adrenaline rush that occurs forces energy to the brain. How do I know? You are more alert afterwards.
4) avoid stressful conditions. Sometimes your caregiver can lose patience and it requires one to be forgiving, realizing that when they calm down they will usually regain their strength to deal with you. I usually chill out, reading a good book or walk my dog.
5) I try to sympathize with my caregiver (my wife) and forgive her for negativity. It is not good to react negatively, better to ignore and give space.
I would be interested to read your book to further my education.
Thank you
Jeffery, You are fortunate to get an early diagnosis. And right too, that taking care of ourselves and learning all that is good and not so good with this disease can extend life and make our time more enjoyable.
I appreciate your hints to other readers and agree with them all tottaly. As of yet, I haven’t written a book. I’m fighting my own battle with early symptoms and don’t think I’d have the concentration to finish one. Wish I had done that sooner.
Thank you for sharing with us, Jeffery.
Sandy