Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy body dementia (LBD, sometimes referred to as Lewy body disorder) is an umbrella term that includes Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), two dementias characterized by abnormal deposits of the protein alpha-synuclein in the brain.

Local Support Groups:

North Austin Lewy Body Dementia support group
Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6pm at Legacy at Georgetown, 4907 Williams Drive. 
Free respite care provided for a loved one with Lewy Body during the group by calling Kelli Hudson at 512-431-0686. Arrangements must be made at least 24 hours prior to the group so that adequate staffing can be provided.
For more information about the group, and/or to be added to the reminder emails, call Sarah Hyde-Williams at 512-593-7669 or email at Sarah@SLAAustin.com
 
Central Austin Lewy Body Dementia support group
Meets the 3rd Saturday of every month at 10am
AGE of Central Texas
3710 Cedar Street, Austin 
For more information about the group, and/or to be added to the reminder emails, call Sarah Hyde-Williams at 512-593-7669 or email at Sarah@SLAAustin.com
 

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