LBD Word for 10-8: Individual

LBD is very specific to each individual, and thus hard to diagnose, especially by non-LBD savvy doctors--and there are many of those!

• No two people will experience this disorder the same way.
• No two people will have the same symptoms.
• When two people have a similar symptom, they will likely express it differently, or with more or less intensity.

However, there are enough similarities that knowledgeable (Lewy-savvy) doctors can diagnose it and differentiate it from other dementias.

For more information about Lewy body disorders, read our books:
A Caregivers’ Guide to Lewy Body Dementia
Managing Cognitive Issues in Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia

Helen and James Whitworth are not doctors, lawyers or social workers. As informed caregivers, they share the information here for educational purposes only. It should never be used instead of a professional's advice.