Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common form of progressive dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, yet it remains one of the most frequently misdiagnosed conditions in neurology. Studies suggest that up to 80% of LBD cases are initially misdiagnosed, often as Alzheimer’s. This isn’t simply a matter of medical error — it reflects a […]
Familiar dialogues? — “Mom, what school? I’m 50 years old!” — “Dad, but you were home all day yesterday, what meeting?” Such dialogues are familiar to many who care for people with dementia. Relatives are confused, irritated, trying to convince: “Don’t you remember? That didn’t happen!” But the person with the condition is certain of […]
Dementia is a one-way journey. Today, there is no turning back for a person suffering from dementia. And if the diagnosis “Dementia” has been pronounced in your family, prepare to change your life for years to come. I’m not trying to scare you. Unfortunately, that’s how it is. And life will change not only for […]
