As we mark World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21, the Lewy Body Society is calling for greater awareness of Lewy body dementia (LBD)—a form of dementia that many have never heard of but affects thousands of families across the UK. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known form of dementia, LBD remains significantly under-recognised, leading […]
A Teesside family of four are putting their best foot forward in a fundraising mission for The Lewy Body Society. The Beckett family, mum Sarah, dad Clive and siblings Hannah and Alfie, will all be taking on the challenge of the Great North Run after Sarah’s dad was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia back in […]
On 17th October 2024 we are holding an event with a difference… We are going to have an event at Central Hall in Central Buildings,Oldham Street Manchester, M1 1JQ Register to attend the event: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/CZTD All to raise awareness of Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of dementia in older people. Lewy body dementia […]
New video answers frequently asked questions about The Lewy Body Society Chief Executive of The Lewy Body Society, Jacqui Cannon, has been spreading the word about our charity, the importance of a diagnosis, support for carers and those living with disease and much more. Frequently asked questions about Lewy body dementia and the history of […]
What is life like with sleep disturbances caused by Lewy body dementia? Our consultant Admiral Nurse Rachel Thompson has been finding out what life is like with sleep disturbance caused by Lewy body dementia from married couple Melanie and Keith. Keith lives with Lewy body dementia and began experiencing sleep disturbances over 30 years ago. […]
We are delighted to announce that The Lewy Body Society Chief Executive Jacqui Cannon is a finalist in the Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs) for 2024.
Lewy Body Society is backing Carers Week. Millions of the UK’s unpaid carers looking after disabled, older or ill relatives or friends are faced with no choice about taking on an unpaid caring role due to a lack of alternative care options, according to analysis of YouGov polling data published today to mark the start of Carers Week 2024.
This Dementia Action Week (May 13-19), we are calling for better diagnosis and treatment of ‘the most common disease you have never heard of’. Our chief executive Jacqui Cannon sets out they are more important than ever.
Top academic researchers are rolling the dice on a board game demystifying dementia difficulties for carers and care professionals.
Together with other Lewy body organisations on the first World Lewy Body Day (Sunday, January 28), the Lewy Body Society is shining a light on the most common disease you have never heard of. We will be holding events in Westminster and Newcastle and posting on our social media channels.
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