Navigating End-of-Life Challenges in Lewy Body Dementia

The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is proud to present ‘Navigating End-of-Life Challenges with Lewy body dementia.’ In this webinar, Dr. Melissa Armstrong, discussed the challenges of end-of-life in Lewy body dementia (LBD) and offered practical strategies to cope with them. Chapters: 00:00- Introduction with Julia Wood 03:05 - About LBDA 07:13 - Welcoming Melissa Armstrong, MD, MSc, FAAN 01:47 - What is the autonomic nervous system? 13:28 - Lewy body dementia 16:55 - Advance care planning 19:10 - ACP resources (Example) 22:11 - Benefits of advance care planning 30:50 - Take home messages 31:48 - Causes of death in DLB 37:15 - Hospice use 49:52 - Palliative care, hospice 57:10 - Hospice pack/Comfort kit 01:03:01 - Formal sources of support Interested in boosting your health and well-being with LBD? Join us on July 9 at 4pm ET for 'Exercise & Empowerment in LBD', a special Wellness Workshop with Dr. Joellyn Fox. Dr. Fox, a physical therapist, will discuss the numerous benefits of exercise for individuals living with Lewy and guide you through safe, effective exercises that you can practice at home. Register at: https://ow.ly/Z3gv50Su28s