Lewy body dementia (LBD) is not a rare disease. It affects an estimated 1.4 million individualsand their families in the US. LBD is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed as the symptoms closely resemble other more commonly known disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.

LBD has three features that distinguish it from other forms of dementia: Fluctuating effects on mental functioning, recurrent visual hallucinations, Parkinson-like movement symptoms, such as rigidity and lack of spontaneous movement. Interventions used in other forms of dementia may help people living with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s dementia.

Program is free to members, however registration is required.

Objectives

1. Understand Parkinson's Dementia and Lewy Body Dementia.
2. Discuss the key differences between Parkinson's Dementia and Lewy Body Dementia?
3. Recall how to assist these clients in preventing falls?

Outline

1. What is Parkinson’s? and Manifestations of the Disease
2. What are the Stages of Parkinson’s disease
3. Difference between Parkinson’s with dementia and Lewy Body dementia
4. What is Lewy Body dementia?
5. Symptoms and most common behaviors
6. Treatment strategies
7. Falls and Fall Prevention
8. Case study