The Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) or Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common Neurological term associate with patients suffering with a mix of Alzheimer's diseases (AD) and Parkinson's diseases (PD). The patient may become very serious physically and mentally if not treated in the beginning stage. Since, the present advanced pharmaceutical, behavioral and cognitive treatment. However, there is no permanent cure so far available to treat LBD. There are various researches going on with pharmaceutical companies, Neurologist and researchers around the world. Hope, a new-advanced medicines may be available in future.
Medical Treatment for LBD
The medical treatment for LBD is limited …show more content…
• The use of Levodopa or Carbidopa can improve Motor-Neuron function with LBD patients.
• SSRIs are a part of treatment to get cure from mental depression for LBD patients.
• Melatonin for LBD patients is to treat sleep disorders.
• Donepezil can reduce the problem of confusion with LBD patients.
Behavioral and Cognitive Treatment for LBD
Caregivers Roll for LBD Patient: At home, the roll of caregivers is most important. Either, any of your family members can get proper counseling from Rehab-centers and with LBD association in your area. Since, how much you know about LBD, you can know about the patient. You can also appoint a caregiver who is a trained with Lewy Body Dementia care.
• It is advisable to take care of LBD patients by any one of their family members itself.
• Playing memory related games can somehow extent the LBD.
• Doing few simple physical activities or exercise will improve their attitude. It is advisable to go for walking.
• Never keep them in house arrest. It is advisable to take them out to in silent exotic places.
Medication and Food
The Lewy Body Dementia patient may show some signs of improvement or go worse while in medication. Most of the case have reported unable to eat, vomiting and lack of