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When I Had to Call 911: Lewy Body Dementia, Delusions, and Staying Safe at Home

When I Had to Call 911: Lewy Body Dementia, Delusions, and Staying Safe at Home

by Marina Matthews | Feb 13, 2026 | Behavior & Communication

The Call I Never Wanted to Make When Lewy Body Dementia Escalates at Home There may come a day when the disease shows its full face. Not the polite version. Not the “he seems fine” version. Not the version the outside world sees for five minutes. The real one. A...
When Medications Make Things Worse: A Caregiver’s Cautionary Tale for Lewy Body Dementia

When Medications Make Things Worse: A Caregiver’s Cautionary Tale for Lewy Body Dementia

by DEBORAH_JEFFREY | Aug 13, 2025 | Dementia 101

If you care for someone with Lewy Body dementia (LBD), you already know life can feel like walking a tightrope in a windstorm—while juggling cats. But here’s the thing many new caregivers don’t realize: medications that are safe for others can sometimes make our loved...
Why Does He Seem Fine at the Doctor’s? Understanding ‘Showtiming’ in Dementia

Why Does He Seem Fine at the Doctor’s? Understanding ‘Showtiming’ in Dementia

by Marina Matthews | May 14, 2025 | Behavior & Communication, Caregiver Tips

If I had a dollar for every time my husband sat across from a doctor and declared himself “doing great!” — I’d have a fully funded retirement and someone else paying my property tax. Meanwhile, I’m over there wondering if I hallucinated the part where he asked me what...

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