Finding Laughter in the Midst of Lewy Body Dementia
Caring for someone with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) often feels like navigating a storm. But amid the chaos, there were moments when laughter surprised us. One day, John insisted our cat, Leo, was a secret spy. He whispered, “He’s reporting to the squirrels outside.” We both burst into giggles. For a moment, the disease didn’t […]
How Art Helped Me Survive Caregiving for Lewy Body Dementia
When my husband John was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), I felt lost. Doctors gave us pamphlets, but no one told us how to handle the daily chaos, such as hallucinations, falls, or nights spent awake. Then, I rediscovered something I’d loved since childhood: art. Sketching, painting, and even scribbling became my lifeline. Why […]
What Is Lewy Body Dementia? A Simple Guide for Beginners
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a brain disease that slowly damages memory, movement, and thinking. It happens when clumps of protein (called Lewy bodies) build up in the brain. These clumps hurt parts of the brain that control how we think, move, and even see things. LBD is not as famous as Alzheimer’s, but it’s […]