Lewy body dementia is a complex and frequently misdiagnosed disease that affects memory, thinking, movement, sleep and behaviour. No one should face it alone
The community for people with “The most common type of dementia you have never heard of”, their families and carers, health care professionals and researchers.
We are the only charity in the UK – and the first in Europe – dedicated exclusively to Lewy body dementia.
Lewy body dementia is the second most common type of neurodegenerative dementia in older people. At least 10-15% of all people who live with dementia have Lewy body dementia.
We campaign to raise awareness of Lewy body dementia in those who need to understand the disease and its impact – people living with Lewy body dementia and those who can make a difference to their futures.
We fundraise to research new treatments and potential cures.
It is Lewy body Society’s mission to fund clinical research, understand the causes of Lewy body dementia, and advance its diagnosis and treatment. We have funded ground-breaking projects and worked with top UK universities since 2007.
Help us support more people living with Lewy body dementia and lead research for better diagnosis and treatment
A charity is calling for more awareness of ‘forgotten type of dementia’ to improve diagnosis, care, support, treatment and research this World Alzheimer’s Day (Sept
SAVE THE DATE – On Tuesday 17th October 2023 we are holding an event with a difference… Following the success of ‘A Scarf For Lewy’
A huge thank you and well done to Paul Craven and his sister Cyn who completed their climb of Kilimanjaro on 13 February in memory
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