Family of four set to run half marathon for grandad with Lewy body dementia
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A Teesside family of four are putting their best foot forward in a fundraising mission for The Lewy Body Society. The Beckett family, mum Sarah, dad Clive and siblings Hannah and Alfie, will all be taking on the challenge of the Great North Run after Sarah’s dad was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia back in […]
A Scarf For Lewy 2024 – Manchester
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On 17th October 2024 we are holding an event with a difference… We are going to have an event at Central Hall in Central Buildings,Oldham Street Manchester, M1 1JQ Register to attend the event: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/CZTD All to raise awareness of Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of dementia in older people. Lewy body dementia […]
New video answers frequently asked questions about The Lewy Body Society
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New video answers frequently asked questions about The Lewy Body Society Chief Executive of The Lewy Body Society, Jacqui Cannon, has been spreading the word about our charity, the importance of a diagnosis, support for carers and those living with disease and much more. Frequently asked questions about Lewy body dementia and the history of […]
What is life like with sleep disturbances caused by Lewy body dementia?
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What is life like with sleep disturbances caused by Lewy body dementia? Our consultant Admiral Nurse Rachel Thompson has been finding out what life is like with sleep disturbance caused by Lewy body dementia from married couple Melanie and Keith. Keith lives with Lewy body dementia and began experiencing sleep disturbances over 30 years ago. […]
The Lewy Body Society CEO becomes finalist in Enterprise Vision Awards
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We are delighted to announce that The Lewy Body Society Chief Executive Jacqui Cannon is a finalist in the Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs) for 2024.
Time to put carers on the map
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Lewy Body Society is backing Carers Week. Millions of the UK’s unpaid carers looking after disabled, older or ill relatives or friends are faced with no choice about taking on an unpaid caring role due to a lack of alternative care options, according to analysis of YouGov polling data published today to mark the start of Carers Week 2024.
Dementia Action Week: why better diagnosis is more vital than ever
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This Dementia Action Week (May 13-19), we are calling for better diagnosis and treatment of ‘the most common disease you have never heard of’. Our chief executive Jacqui Cannon sets out they are more important than ever.
From dice to diagnosis and beyond: the dementia inequalities board game
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Top academic researchers are rolling the dice on a board game demystifying dementia difficulties for carers and care professionals.
World Lewy Body Day
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Together with other Lewy body organisations on the first World Lewy Body Day (Sunday, January 28), the Lewy Body Society is shining a light on the most common disease you have never heard of. We will be holding events in Westminster and Newcastle and posting on our social media channels.
Podcasts
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Until the death of Robin Williams, not many people had heard of #LewyBody Dementia. To raise awareness of the condition, ‘Living with Lewy’ is a two-episode podcast with The Lewy Body Society with support from The National Lottery Community Fund. You can listen now on out website or on the ITN Business Hub: https://business.itn.co.uk/podcasts/living-with-lewy/…