About Alzheimer's / Dementia: October is Lewy Body Dementia Month

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia As we near the end of October, I want to highlight Lewy Body Dementia. A type of dementia that is coupled with physical limitations such as weakness, difficulty walking and speaking, it affects approximately 1.3 million people in the United States. Read on for more info about Lewy Body Dementia. What Is Lewy Body Dementia and How Is It Different From AD? Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia (LBD) are both types of dementia. They have several similarities, but there are also some clear differences between the two diseases. Here's an easy-to-read summary of the differences between how the two affect people. Read more Search Related Topics:  types of dementia  symptoms of alzheimer's  coping with dementia Helpful (and Not So Helpful) Responses to a Loved One's News of Alzheimer's Have you ever been in the position of hearing the surprising news from a friend or family member that he has dementia? Or, perhaps you're in the early stages of... Read more Do Flu Shots Affect Your Chances of Developing Alzheimer's? 'Tis the season for flu shots, apparently. Everywhere I go, I see signs reminding people to get immunized against influenza. But is a flu shot right for you? Is it... Read more Study: Are Mothers Who Give Birth to Male Children Less Likely to Develop Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's and giving birth to boys- two topics that generally aren't in the same sentence. However, I came across an interesting study published this past week that found a potential... Read more Related Searches Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimer 'S Symptoms Dementia Alzheimers Disease Featured Articles Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement