Objectives

1. Define Lewy body dementia

a) Define dementia, cognition and Lewy bodies

b) Identify the differences between LBD and Alzheimer's disease (AD)

c) Identify the relationship between LBD and Parkinson's disease (PD)

2. Name and describe LBD symptoms

a) Diagnostic methods and

b) Those symptoms used for diagnosis

c) Other symptoms very common with LBD

3. Identify medical and non-medical treatment for LBD issues.

a) Dementia prevention and retardation methods

b) Medical and non-medical management of cognitive symptoms

c) Medical and non medical management of behavioral symptoms

4. Identify support for patients, families and professionals.

a) Support for patients and families

b) Resources for professionals

Other Versions

In each of the shorter versions, content is adapted to meet the intended audience and time constraints while maintaining the accuracy of the original version. Informations specific to the audience may also be added.

Information Sources

Most content in the presentation is from

The Lewy Body Dementia Association website. This organization maintains accuracy via their Scientific Advisory Council (world wide experts in the dementia and movement fields).
Supportive information comes from other sourses, shown in the back of the program handout.
Examples are from personal experiences of the speakers or other caregivers.

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