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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Lewy Body Dementia
Have you ever been startled awake by your loved one acting out their dreams—punching, kicking, or even falling out of bed? These frightening episodes aren't just disrupting your sleep; they're giving you important information about their Lewy Body Dementia journey.
In our latest article, I share what I've learned about REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) from both personal experience and expert sources. You'll discover why this sleep disturbance is a core feature of LBD, affecting up to 89% of those diagnosed, though RBD can also signal other neurological conditions.
Making the Transition to a Dementia Care Facility
Moving a loved one with Lewy Body Dementia to a care facility is perhaps the most emotionally challenging decision caregivers face. Learn strategies to minimize "transfer trauma," maintain important connections after the move, and address family dynamics during this sensitive time.
How to Evaluate Dementia Care Facilities That Truly Care
Learn the "7 C's of Quality Dementia Care" framework to help you evaluate what matters when evaluating facilities.
The Complete Guide to Dementia Care Options and Costs
This is the first of a 3-part series that provides an in-depth view of the options available in dementia care facilities and costs here in the US.
Seeing the Person, Not the Disease: Inside Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care
This review examines Teepa Snow's revolutionary GEMS® State Model that emphasizes retained abilities rather than deficits for those with dementia.