Living with Lewy Body Dementia: One Caregiver’s Personal, In-Depth Experience

Judy Towne Jennings

Sep 2012 · WestBow Press

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“Judy is a wonderful physical therapist, who has energy, enthusiasm and the best ‘can do’ attitude. She has accurately given a description of the major task of ‘in-home care’ that most people cannot understand. I applaud her efforts; both the monumental task of care for Dean (who was a super guy) and writing this helpful book. Job well done!”

—Joyce Dunlevy Cready, RN, BSN, Rehabilitation

“I want to commend Mrs. Jennings on the work done to put together this book. It will be a valuable resource for patients and caregivers, and provides an honest and thoughtful look at her experiences with LBD. It was an honor to care for Dean and I know that her work with him and in this book will help others who are going through the same difficult life journey.”

—Andrew P. Duker, MD, Neurology

“This book is medically appropriate and concise. The information has breadth that is not available in other books. I will recommend it to all my patients with Lewy Body Dementia.”

—James P. Simcoe, MD, Family Practice

“What an outstanding caregiver and loving wife to share this most personal knowledge, gained from her heartfelt experience with Lewy Body Dementia.”

— Peter A. Towne, PT, FAPTA

Linda L. Towne, PT, MEd,

Orthopedic and Neurological Physical Therapy

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About the author

Judy Towne Jennings, PT, MA, is a physical therapist trained in geriatrics and pediatrics. She was an enthusiastic baby-development specialist until caring for her husband forced her to become an expert in caregiving for this strange disease, Lewy Body Dementia. Judy has been a voice for those who could not speak for themselves. She has lectured extensively on the importance of early tummy time for infants. With the experience gained while caring for her husband, she will now become a voice for those with a deteriorating neurological disease.