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.  LBD is considered one of the four Atypical Parkinsonisms.  Home - Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org)
 
Local Support Group Meetings:

DATE/TIME:  Central Austin Lewy Body Dementia Care Partner, Friends and Family Support Group
1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month, beginning at 10am
PLACE or Online:​ Contact Sarah for details
CONTACT:  Sarah Hyde-Williams, CDP CADDCT CDCM CMDCP CALM
 Mobile 832-794-8810 / Office 512-593-7669 / Fax 512-548-7693
Email Sarah@SLAAustin.com / Website www.SeniorLivingAdvisorsAustin.com  
 

DATE/TIME:  "Living with Lewy" Support Group (for BOTH diagnosed individual AND their care partner, if available)
2nd Monday of each month, beginning at 2pm
PLACE or Online:​ Contact Sarah for details
 CONTACT:  Sarah Hyde-Williams, CDP CADDCT CDCM CMDCP CALM
 Mobile 832-794-8810 / Office 512-593-7669 / Fax 512-548-7693
Email Sarah@SLAAustin.com / Website www.SeniorLivingAdvisorsAustin.com  
 

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