Navigating End-of-Life Challenges in Lewy Body Dementia
The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is proud to present ‘Navigating End-of-Life Challenges with Lewy body dementia.’
In this webinar, Dr. Melissa Armstrong, discussed the challenges of end-of-life in Lewy body dementia (LBD) and offered practical strategies to cope with them.
Chapters:
00:00- Introduction with Julia Wood
03:05 - About LBDA
07:13 - Welcoming Melissa Armstrong, MD, MSc, FAAN
01:47 - What is the autonomic nervous system?
13:28 - Lewy body dementia
16:55 - Advance care planning
19:10 - ACP resources (Example)
22:11 - Benefits of advance care planning
30:50 - Take home messages
31:48 - Causes of death in DLB
37:15 - Hospice use
49:52 - Palliative care, hospice
57:10 - Hospice pack/Comfort kit
01:03:01 - Formal sources of support
Interested in boosting your health and well-being with LBD?
Join us on July 9 at 4pm ET for 'Exercise & Empowerment in LBD', a special Wellness Workshop with Dr. Joellyn Fox. Dr. Fox, a physical therapist, will discuss the numerous benefits of exercise for individuals living with Lewy and guide you through safe, effective exercises that you can practice at home.
Register at: https://ow.ly/Z3gv50Su28s