Understanding Different Types of Dementia (AD, FTD, LBD, VaD) – NIH Infographic

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Understanding Different Types of Dementia (AD, FTD, LBD, VaD) – NIH Infographic

As we age, it’s normal to lose some neurons in the brain. People living with dementia, however, experience far greater loss. Many neurons stop working, lose connections with other brain cells, and eventually die. At first, symptoms can be mild, but they get worse over time.

Review this infographic to learn more about four different types of dementia.

“Love, Dignity and Parkinson’s: From Care Partner to Caregiver” (book review)

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“Love, Dignity and Parkinson’s: From Care Partner to Caregiver” (book review)

Our friend Denise Dagan shared her book review of “Love, Dignity & Parkinson’s: from Care Partner to Caregiver,” by Terri Pease, PhD. Though “Parkinson’s” is in the title, this book will be of interest to spouse caregivers coping with Lewy body dementia and the other atypical parkinsonism disorders. It is directed at spouse caregivers. Denise highly recommends the book. Her brief summary is below.

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“Can’t Sleep? Try This Proven Alternative to Medication” – cognitive behavior therapy (NYT)

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“Can’t Sleep? Try This Proven Alternative to Medication” – cognitive behavior therapy (NYT)

Many caregivers and those with neurological diseases suffer from insomnia.  In this 2023 “New York Times” article on cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), two sources are suggested for finding CBT-I practitioners near you:

* Try the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine to find members

* Or the Penn International CBT-I directory

The article says “If you cannot find a provider, C.B.T.-I. instruction is easy to access online. Yet it is rarely the first thing people try.”

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