It's World Lewy Body Day! 🧠👇 Despite progress, Lewy body dementia remains one of the least well-understood forms of dementia, with many families still facing delays in diagnosis and access to specialist support. Rachel, our Consultant Admiral Nurse for Lewy body dementia, explains what this type of dementia is, the signs and symptoms to look out for, and the support available. Today also marks the 20th Anniversary of The Lewy Body Society who fund Rachel's role, enabling us to deliver a dedica

What is Lewy body dementia? In collaboration with The Lewy Body Society, our Admiral Nurses have put together this information to give a deeper understanding into this type of dementia. 👉 Lewy body dementia is an umbrella term for two types of dementia: dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia 👉 Lewy body dementia is thought to make up 10-15% of dementia diagnoses in the UK 👉 Although often mistaken for Alzheimer’s, it is different in that it can affect the person’s movement