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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW Dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease dementia.. These two terms are often thrown around as if they're interchangeable, yet some diagnostic guidelines and research say otherwise. Are they different from each other? While we're comparing types of dementia, read more below to find out how Alzheimer's disease is different from Lewy body dementia. Also discussed today are two challenges that may arise in the care of a loved one with dementia: how to help them in different environment of the hospital's emergency department and how to research and choose a nursing facility- even if you never need to use it. Dementia with Lewy Bodies vs. Parkinson's Dementia Parkinson's disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies... Are they the same thing? Or not? I remember the first time I wondered about this question:  Were there two different disorders with two different names, or one disorder that could be called both PDD and DLB? This question came about as I was reading through the medical history of... Read more How Is Lewy Body Dementia Different from Alzheimer's? 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. Read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of alzheimer's  challenging behaviors in dementia  psychotropic medications How Can I Help My Dad with AD When He Needs to Go to the ER? Bringing your loved one with Alzheimer’s or another kind of dementia to the emergency room can be a stressful experience, both for the person and his caregiver. Here are 9 tips to follow to improve his experience there... Read more Search Related Topics:  non-drug approaches  coping with challenging behaviors  talking to someone with dementia 9 Tips for Researching and Choosing a Nursing Home Even if you’re completely committed to caring for your loved one in his own home or in yours, consider doing some research about the different facility options in your community. If you experience an unexpected circumstance in your life, such as an illness, surgery, or unplanned trip, you will be thankful you’ve compiled a short list of options should you or your loved one need facility care... Read more Search Related Topics:  adjusting to a nursing home  medicaid  advocating for a loved one Related Searches Dementia LEWY Body Alzheimers Dementia Home Dementia Care For Dementia Alzheimer 'S Home Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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