HELLO. I AM NEW HERE.. MY NAME IS LINDA. I LIVE IN MISSOURI. MY HUSBAND AND I JUST STARTED LIVING WITH MY FATHER IN LAW THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS HE HAS LEWY BODIES.. LINDA D

This is trhe place to come for support and information. Can you give aus a little more information about your father-in-law? Is he taking any medication currently? Has he been evaluated by a neurologist? I will post a web site that will tell you a lot about Lewy Body Disease. LBD

Vicki

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Hi Linda,7th child.
Mom has not been diagosed yet with dementia,but we are seeing a lot of signs of it. Dad being the strong person he is at 89 does not want to discuss moms condition with us at the moment,thinks he can handle it. Working on ways to get him info he needs without upsetting him,dont want him to shut us completely out. My posts are also in THE LESS COMMON DEMENTIA FORUM, you will find that everyone on here is great at listening and giving advise,Im so very glad I found this site. Hang in there,and go to the sites for info that you will be given on here and it will help to find out causes,symptoms,progressions and ways to deal with loved ones who have dementia. Our biggest problem right now with mom is dad,but Im working on that> Take care ,little jo

Been so busy haven't had time to write. Well, Mom has lost 13 pounds since May. She went through a spell of not eating. Just last week she thought the police had arrested her for stealing and that my brother had to get her out of jail. No matter what we said to her she was just darn sure she had been in jail. Thinks none fo her kids visit her (one goes each week to see her) she lives 300 mile away from most of us. This is the hardest thing I think I've ever had to deal with my Mom. Whew!!!

Hi 7th Child,

Welcome to the forum. Lewy Body Desease is a less common form of dementia. Here is a web site that will give you some idea of what to expect. Lewy Body Disease Keep posting and let us get to know you a little better.

Vicki

Hi, "7th Child"

Welcome to the forum. Please post often. You will find that we are a very friendly bunch.

How long has your Mom had this diagnosis?

Linda, I too am new to this. Have just learned in the past couple months that my Mother has dementia with lewybodies. Never heard of it before and don't know what to expect from one day to the other. Just feel so bad for her.

Welcome Linda from Missouri,
We are very glad you joined us. Post often and let us know how we can be of help. Any questions you have we will be happy to try to help you with. We are all caregivers are have been caregivers and are happy to help. M

http://google.yahoo.com/bin/query?p=lewey+body+disease+support+group&h=s&hc=0&hs=0 This is some information.I am only sending this as I do not know how far the disease has progressed ad how much information has been made available to you.

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Linda, welcome!You mentioed lewey body disease.How long has the person had the disease?I have adear person whos husband is dealing wth the disease.It is amazing how few peple know of the disease.I had thought my husband had the disease along with the parkinsons.We have since found out the symptoms are something else. You share anything you feel we need to know.It becomes a very incApaciting disease after awhile.Affects the mind almost like AD.

Hi Linda from the "Show Me"State!!!!
I've only been here a month or so and everyone has made me feel most welcome. Please feel free to ask questions or give suggestions or crack a joke anytime you want to! Glad you're here! Melissa

Hi Linda and welcome!!!! It's always nice when someone new posts and doesn't lurk. This board has been a lifeline for me.I have to check it everyday to find out how all my friends are doing, or to vent my frustrations with caregiving in a safe place where I am not judged. I've made many very good friends here and everyone is quick to offer advice and comfort when you need it. As some of the others have said before...post more and let us get to know you!! We laugh and cry together here.