Dementia with Lewy bodies receives formal recognition and classification
Although DLB has been “known about” as a diagnosis for almost 20 years, progress in spreading this knowledge has been hampered by it lacking official recognition in the formal systems which are used by healthcare and research funders. One of the two most influential systems is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) […]
Dementia Awareness Week 20-26 May: News Update
This article highlights our activities and includes links and videos. Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia. We attended the launch of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia and contacted David Cameron after the event to urge him to take account of the non-Alzheimer’s dementias, with an explanation about DLB and the work of the Society. At […]
The Fritz (our Logo)
The L shaped blue and white spotty ribbon which appears on these pages and on the lapels of LBS supporters is the symbol of the charity’s awareness campaign. It is called the Fritz in honour of Dr Lewy. It is our logo. The L stands for Lewy. The spots represent Lewy bodies. The knot, like […]
New project with Parkinsons UK
The Lewy Body Society is supporting an innovation grant under the Parkinson’s UK award scheme. For more information use this link.