We have received the following report from the University of Cambridge, which summarises the progress made following the award of a Lewy Body Society grant in 2015. There are some very positive outcomes, such as an improved understanding of imaging …
Research methodology update: Analysing the personal experience of couples living and dying with Lewy body dementia
This information about research methodology was shared at the International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference by Allison Bentley, Lead Research Nurse for Lewy body dementia at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. This is part of a study funded by …
Research update: support for people living with LBD and family carers
Study Title: The feasibility and acceptability of a psychosocial intervention to support people with dementia with Lewy bodies and family care partners We have received an update from Newcastle University about a study that was supported by The Lewy Body …
Lewy Body UK Conference
We were delighted to work with a team of academics – Rimona Weil (UCL), Claire O’Callaghan (The University of Sydney) & John-Paul Taylor (Newcastle University) – to host the Lewy Body UK 2021 Scientific Conference on 15th June. With 15 …
Hallucinations – new leaflet and webinar on 5th July
Hallucinations and changes in visual perception can be among the most challenging symptoms of Lewy body dementia, both for the person living with the disease and their family/caregivers. That’s why we’ve produced a new resource with information and tips about …
My father and Lewy body dementia – an essay by Jane Sigaloff
As Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Week 2021 gets underway, we are delighted to publish a special essay by Jane Sigaloff. Jane is a published author and in this powerful piece she describes the range of emotions she experienced during her …
New Trustees for The Lewy Body Society
The Lewy Body Society, the only UK-based charity dedicated exclusively to Lewy body dementia (the second most common type of dementia in older people), has welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees. Liz Bewley, Carol Bewick and Doug …
Dotty Days coffee morning – celebrating 15 years of the Lewy Body Society
9th June 2021, 11am. Via Zoom Dotty Days, otherwise known as Lewy body awareness week, takes place from 6-13th June 2021. This year is extra special as it is our 15th birthday as a charity. We remain the only UK-based …
Dementia Action Week – sign the petition to cure the care system
Dementia Action Week takes place from 17-23 May 2021 and we are supporting Alzheimer’s Society and other dementia charities in calling for governments in th UK to fix the broken care system. This powerful film shows how without support, dementia …