Neurosurgeon Andres Lozano gives an amazing TED talk on deep brain stimulation for correcting the symptoms of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dystonia and depression. (15 mins 35 secs). Deep brain stimulation is becoming very precise. This technique allows surgeons to place electrodes in almost any area of the brain, and turn them up or down — like […]
Life Changes Trust (LCT), a new independent charity in Scotland, is set to have a major impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Over the next ten years, the Trust will invest £50 million to benefit individuals and communities by nurturing initiatives and influencing policy. The Trust will […]
#NurChat, the fortnightly Twitter chat for nurses, has recently focused three sessions on dementia. You can read the a report of the key points raised here.
We’ve updated our Resources page for people affected by Lewy body dementias. Please have a look and let us know what you think!
A new national commitment to give help and advice to people diagnosed with dementia in Scotlandcame into force on 31 March. The first of its kind in the world, the commitment will see a named support worker creating tailored care plans to help people with dementia and their families understand the illness, manage its symptoms […]
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a guide to support the commissioning of high-quality, evidence-based care of people who have dementia, which includes a new social care dementia quality standard – Supporting people to live well with dementia (Reference: QS30). Dr Jill Rasmussen, Clinical Champion for Dementia, Royal College of […]
The Department of Health’s website is being archived and will no longer be updated. Newer information from government about dementia will appear from now onwards on gov.uk
Richard Potter will be cycling 600 miles from Honiton around the coast of Devon to raise money for the Lewy Body Society in memory of his stepfather, Frank Sansom, who died of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) last year. If you would like to encourage Richard and help raise awareness of DLB, please donate at […]
Lewy Body Society played an active role in the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) meeting on Wednesday 20 March. Speakers included Shadow Health Secretary, Andy Burnham MP and Dr Martin McShane of the NHS Commissioning Board (see ‘Domain 2: Improving Outcomes for People with Long Term Conditions’). If you would like to find out more about […]
The Faculty of Psychology of Older People of the British Psychological Society has launched its new report“Alternatives to Antipsychotic Medication” at a Westminster event. Spreading knowledge in this area is particularly important because of the sensitivity of some people with dementia with Lewy bodies to neuroleptic drugs — a sensitivity that can result in severe […]
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