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Caregiver support and dementia: What are your book recommendations?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 10, 2022 | Replies (65)Comment receiving replies
Hello @kristin816
I would like to join @colleenyoung in welcoming you to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds as if you are doing an exceptional job in caring for your parents. I'm sure it is challenging at times!
I am a mentor for the Parkinson's discussion group here on Connect and we have several discussions on Lewy Body Dementia in that group. Here are some links where you can read what other members are saying about LBD.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lewy-body/?commentsorder=newest#chv4-comment-stream-header
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lewy-body/?commentsorder=newest#chv4-comment-stream-header
I too am registered for the May 3 webinar on LBD. I'm hoping to increase my understanding of this disorder that seems to be gaining recognition with diagnoses as well as treatments.
Kristin, you mentioned some of your father's memory problems. I'm wondering if he is also experiencing physical problems with walking, balance, swallowing, etc.?
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Hello - Yes he has trouble walking a straight path - he kinda darts sharply to the left or right when walking - and cuts you off if you are walking next to him. He had a couple of falls in 2019 - when he had to do something "quick" (in his mind) swallowing/ choking while eating has been a little issue - but has not become a big problem. Looking forward to learning more on Monday.