The leading national organization dedicated to improving the lives of those living with Lewy body dementia (LBD).
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Featuring expert clinicians, thought leaders and perspectives from the #Lewybodydementia community, LBDA’s 2026 Community Webinar Series brings together emerging science, compassionate care and practical strategies.
🔗 lbda.org/lbdas-2026-communit…
Sponsored by GE Healthcare.
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In complement to the comprehensive U.S. Based DIAMOND Lewy™ Management Toolkit, the DIAMOND Lewy ™ Trifold is a convenient, pocket-sized resource designed to support communication and awareness in everyday health care settings.
Download now: ow.ly/uOao50ZaEC4
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Join LBDA on June 24 at 2:30pm ET for “Strategies for Support: Transfer Techniques,” exploring safe and efficient methods for transferring individuals living with #Lewybodydementia and techniques that help reduce the risk of injury.
Register today: ow.ly/6RHt50Z9xiq
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This #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth, watch “Understanding the Overlap: Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease” to explore how LBD and AD overlap and differ — from common symptoms to the distinct and shared brain changes associated with both.
🔗: ow.ly/RfCR50Z6USy
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Navigating interactions with #Lewybodydementia can require time, patience and understanding – especially in public settings.
LBDA’s Awareness Cards offer a way to communicate needs, reduce misunderstandings and approach these moments with confidence.
🔗: ow.ly/bsXY50Z6sA4
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Planning for the future is one of the most important gifts you can give to your loved ones. LBDA’s Estate Planning Guide is designed to help you think through important questions, gather information and prepare for conversations with your attorney.
🔗: ow.ly/kOBM50Z5Jat
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No one should have to face #Lewybodydementia alone. We are here for you with compassionate support, helpful resources, and understanding during your journey.
Connect with our Support Services team by calling the Lewy Line at 800.539.9767 or by emailing us at support@lbda.org.
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This #SeniorHealthandFitnessDay, explore LBDA’s Exercise & Empowerment course on the Lewy Learning Center. Led by Joellyn Fox, DPT, this series of guided video sessions with downloadable resources for at-home exercise practice is available on-demand.
🔗: ow.ly/RKVq50Z4YpO
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Now on LBDAtv: “Making Sense of Medications in Lewy Body Dementia,” featuring Dr. Matt Barrett.
This session covered commonly used medications in #Lewybodydementia, why certain drugs may be helpful and which should be avoided due to sensitivities.
🔗: youtu.be/gH_xroRzDMc
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LBDA will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.
Our Support Services team will be away from the Lewy Line during this time. Send us an email at support@lbda.org or leave a message at 800.539.9767.
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Learn about #Lewybodydementia at the Community Education and Support Event hosted by @UCSanDiego Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, featuring expert-led presentations on symptoms, diagnosis and care strategies.
Join in person or online: ow.ly/mfG950Z3uNt
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The 7th #WorldParkinsonCongress convenes the international Parkinson’s community. The Final Program is now available, outlining the full schedule of sessions, speakers and special events.
Start exploring: wpc2026.org/
Visit LBDA at booth 326 in the Exhibit Hall.
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The @MayoClinic School of Continuous Professional Development, in collaboration with LBDA, is offering “Moving the Needle: Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lewy Body Dementias Online Course” until July 15, 2027.
Earn 4.5 CME credits at ow.ly/hqJQ50Z3rhS?
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Research participation plays an important role in advancing #Lewybodydementia science and improving the future of care.
Through the Lewy Trial Tracker, you can receive notifications about clinical trials and research studies seeking participants.
🔗: ow.ly/qkV750Z2Yle
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Join Dr. Matt Barrett on Wednesday, May 20 at 1:00pm ET for “Making Sense of Medications in Lewy Body Dementia.” You will learn about commonly used medications in LBD, potential side effects and which medications may need to be avoided.
Register today at ow.ly/QxLw50Z1kxb
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Learn about #Lewybodydementia at this upcoming event hosted by the UC San Diego Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, offering presentations by leading experts on symptoms, diagnosis, care strategies and opportunities to join in research.
🔗 ow.ly/BxEU50Z0zn0
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LBDA’s latest Lewy Learning Center course, Unpacking Cognition in Lewy Body Dementia, is now available. This course will help you better understand and address the cognitive changes associated with #Lewybodydementia.
Unpack cognition at your own pace: ow.ly/3lrA50YZzWM
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The 7th #WorldParkinsonCongress, May 24 – May 27 in Phoenix, AZ, convenes the international Parkinson’s community including researchers, clinicians, individuals living with Parkinson’s and more. Visit LBDA at booth 326 in the Exhibit Hall.
Learn more: wpc2026.org/
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Learn how researchers from the Lewy Body Dementia Association’s Research Center of Excellence at @Stanford University are leading the way to understand, and treat, people who are affected by both Lewy bodies and Alzheimer’s brain changes.
Read more: ow.ly/wn7350YYtXz
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Join Dr. Matt Barrett of Virginia Commonwealth University for “Making Sense of Medications in Lewy Body Dementia,” to learn about commonly used medications in LBD, why certain drugs may be helpful, and which ones should be avoided.
📆 May 20 at 1pm ET
🔗 ow.ly/4oa250YXUo5
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