A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia

Helen Buell Whitworth, MS, BSN · James Whitworth

Oct 2010 · Demos Medical Publishing

About this eBook

Received a 2012 Caregiver Friendly Award from Today's Caregiver Magazine

Although Lewy Body Dementia is the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly, it is not well known or understood and is often confused with Alzheimer' Disease or Parkinson's. The Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book ot present a thorough picture of what Lewy Body Dementia really is.

A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is written in everyday language and filled with personal examples that connect to the readers' own experiences. It includes quick fact and caregiving tips for easy reference, a comprehensive resource guide, and a glossary of terms and acronyms.

This is the ideal resource for caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals seeking to understand Lewy Body Dementia.

Ratings and reviews

Fantastic explanations of Lewy Body to the average person. At times I felt I was reading an excerpt from my life dealing with my dad who has this disease. It made me feel not alone but also gave wonderful practical measures in dealing with behavioral difficulties, drug issues, and how to educate others. A "must read" for anyone who is a caregiver for this unfortunate illness.

About the author

Helen Buell Whitworth, MS, BSN, is a retired nurse, educator, and writer. After she and Jim married, she joined his mission and became a passionate advocate for Lewy body dementia care partners and their loved ones.

James (Jim) Whitworth is one of the co-founders of the nationally known Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) and served as the organization's first president after his first wife died with LBD.