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Could an MRI scan detect Lewy body dementia sooner? | Join Dementia Research News A new study will be using brain scans to potentially detect areas of the brain that are affected by Lewy body dementia to help spot it sooner.

This could be a breakthrough in the diagnosis of

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Could an MRI scan detect Lewy body dementia sooner? | Join Dementia Research News A new study will be using brain scans to potentially detect areas of the brain that are affected by Lewy body dementia to help spot it sooner.

Interesting!

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What is life with Lewy body dementia really like?
What is life with Lewy body dementia really like? YouTube video by The Lewy Body Society

On World Lewy Body Day earlier this week, we were incredibly honoured to host the premiere of our new short film about life with Lewy bodies at an iconic London landmark.

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This time last night, we were privileged to be hosting an evening reception at this beautiful London landmark location.

With our first patron June Brown - Dot Cotton in EastEnders - in our hearts, we celebrated the launch of the Lewy Body Society's 20th anniversary celebrations.

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On our website, you can find a number of leaflets to download or read online, covering everything from delusions and hallucinations to sleep disturbance.

Check here: www.lewybody.org/information-and-support/information-leaflets/

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World Lewy Body Day Learn about World Lewy Body Day and how it commemorates 20 years of progress in Lewy body dementia support and awareness.

Consultant Admiral Nurse for Lewy body dementia Rachel Thompson, whose role is funded by us, talks about how collaboration is improving support for families

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Great to see the Dementia and Delirium team at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London yesterday for World Lewy Body Day with Rachel Thompson, Consultant Admiral Nurse Rachel Thompson.

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Our CEO Jacqui Cannon, with LBS supporter Anne Twist, ambassador Emma Cunniffe and our patron Rob Rinder in Parliament today to mark World Lewy Body Day.

Thank you for making our day so special!

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We have had a fantastic afternoon in Parliament for World Lewy Body Day.

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When we posted these graphics explaining the differences between Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's previously, they provoked a huge response. It may have been one of our most popular posts.

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Donations from our tremendous supporters, whether from fundraising or bequests allow us to support scientists in their vital work. Without either of these groups, we would not be able to advance the lot of people with Lewy body dementia. Thank you.

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Every day on our social media pages, we see carers lifting each other up.

At the Lewy Body Society, we took over 1,000 calls last year from families of people with Lewy body dementia, listening and signposting carers to help and support.

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If you recognise these symptoms in yourself or someone you know, contact your GP. Admiral nurses are specialist dementia nurses who are on hand: 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@dementiauk.org

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It is #WorldLewyBodyDay. Organisations around the world are shining a light on the disease, calling for better understanding and quicker and more accurate diagnoses for our loved ones.

We will be sharing vital information throughout today as we take our cause to the heart of Westminster.

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Tomorrow we will be back again with the LBS team to mark World Lewy Body Day, advocating during Lewy Body Awareness Week.

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Tomorrow is World Lewy Body Day.

We will be hosting a special event in Parliament, followed by an exclusive networking reception at a central London venue.

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๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง’โ€๐Ÿง’ Our Dementia Inequalities Game is perfect for people who work with or come into contact with people with dementia. Our Dementia Explorer is perfect for children to help them understand what might be happening to a member of their family.

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That is amazing! What a great design. Thank you for sharing with us.

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My #DottyDays Tribute

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Thank you for your support - together we can connect the dots to bring better diagnosis, understanding, care and support for those with Lewy body dementia, and their loved ones.
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This is a great blog from Dr Peter Connelly on Lewy body dementia - it is often misdiagnosed.

Around half of people with LBD are told they have something else before they get the accurate diagnosis.

Without the right diagnosis, they cannot get the right care.

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Thank you for sharing this - it is so important that people understand that not all dementias are all about memory loss.

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It is Lewy Body Awareness Week.

Sharing information about Lewy body dementia is one of the best ways to ensure more people will get the right dementia diagnosis.

Please help us connect the dots ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ”ต

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Thank you for the support - together we can connect the dots!

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We are doing things a little bit differently this year. ๐Ÿ’™

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