The second most common form of dementia is virtually unknown to most people. However, Lewy body dementia affects 1.4 million Americans, with symptoms commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease. Additional symptoms such as hallucinations and uncontrollable shaking make diagnosis and caregiving more difficult, and treatments for Alzheimer’s or psychosis can often be harmful. Experts discuss.
Guest Information:
- Candy Schulman, daughter of woman who died with Lewy body dementia
- Dr. James Leverenz, Director, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and Chair, Scientific Advisory Council, Lewy Body Dementia Association
Thank you for your information. I have launched a blog “Dancing with Lewy”, the story of our battle with my Dad’s Lewy Body dementia. It’s a horrible disease.
My hubby & I live in British Columbia, Canada. We were lucky that our doctor and a mental health specialist both recognised the symptoms. Hubby has been in LT care since Jan 2015. It is very difficult trying to educate the caregivers to understand that he doesn’t have Altzheimer’s. Most people still have never heard of Lewy body dementia.