The coronavirus pandemic is having a terrible impact on our society, with so many people now affected by this awful disease which has claimed so many lives. Many charities are finding their services are needed more than ever, and are …
Letter to Health Secretary – impact of COVID-19 on people living with Lewy body dementia
The current coronavirus crisis is extremely worrying for people living with Lewy body dementia, their families and carers. The team at the Lewy Body Society is heartbroken at the loss of so many of our fellow citizens, and humbled by …
COVID-19 Advice Sheet for people living with LBD and their families and carers
The current coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic is an unsettling and anxious time for everyone. This can be especially so if you have, or care for, someone with a condition such as Lewy body dementia which may increase vulnerability to the …
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This is a time of concern for anyone with existing health conditions and we urge you to check and follow the latest NHS guidance. The society is here to take your calls: 01942 914000 & answer your emails: info@lewybody.org on …
New Years Day dip raises £1280
We would like to give our thanks to everyone who took part in a cold swim on New Years Day to raise money for the Lewy Body Society. It was organised by Philippa and Carol and is the second time …
Press release: Scanning and imaging techniques at the forefront of latest Lewy body dementia research
Grants awarded by dementia charity to drive forward diagnosis and treatment The Lewy Body Society, a charity dedicated to tackling the second most common form of dementia, has announced the latest recipients of its grants programme. The charity is awarding …
A study of neuroimaging and magnetoencephalography biomarkers for prodromal dementia with Lewy bodies
2019/20 Grant awarded to Dr Li Su, ARUK Senior Research Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge. Study also supported by Windsor Research Unit, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Trust Aim of the study To use new imaging technologies to compare …
Investigating the structural signature of dementia with Lewy bodies within the human synapse
2019/20 Grant awarded to Dr Oleg Glebov, Lecturer in Old Age Psychiatry, King’s College London Aim of the study To use high-resolution, advanced microscopy methods to study the degeneration of brain synapses. This will further our understanding of the causes …
A PET-MR study of occipital connectivity in DLB
2019/20 Grant awarded to Professor John-Paul Taylor, Deputy Dementia Theme lead for the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University Aim of the study Using advanced imaging on a PET-MR scanner, this study will examine …