Helen Buell Whitworth

This is an exceptional and enormously valuable book, if only for the raw fact of its existance. Lewy Body Dementia is nearly nonexistant in the public awareness, yet neither is it a rare or orphan disease by any stretch of the imagination. Even doctors are unfamiliar with this disease. Despite its lack of fame, this disease strikes many older people with the combined symptions of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. So, you can see how timely and valuable this book is, particularly to those with loved ones suffering from this symdrome. The book is easy to read, in no small part due to being chock full of stories and examples, as well as having practical, step by step checklists for many caregiver situations. Excellent.… (mehr)

I was fortunate enough to receive this book through Early Reviewers.

I would recommend this book to anyone who may either be or think they may become a caregiver for someone with LBD.

The book provides information not only on what Lewy Body Dementia is but how it differs from Alzheimer's and other dementias and also how it is similar.

The material is respectful towards both caregivers and those with dementia. There are examples throughout the book that emphasize the material, caregivers are made aware of what questions to ask, what health care providers may or may not be aware of, and what caregivers will be facing.… (mehr)