Everything You Need to Know About Lewy Body Dementia, According to Experts
“An individual’s risk is increased if [they have] a family member with LBD or Parkinson’s disease,” says Caccappolo. But “there is a very small genetic component to LBD.”
So, while it’s important to be aware of, say, the fact that your grandpa or grandma suffered from LBD, it’s not a strong predictor of whether or not you’ll have it, too.There’s no proven way to prevent the onset of LBD or any form of dementia, but there are certain lifestyle habits you can adopt to boost your brain health for as long as possible, according to Dr. Caccappolo.
“These include decreasing/managing stress as much as possible, following a regular sleep routine, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising when possible, staying socially and intellectually active, and managing overall health,” she says.Early detection and a proper diagnosis can help you find the best treatments to manage troubling symptoms ASAP.
Getting the proper diagnosis can also give the patient and their caregivers the opportunity to learn about the symptoms of LBD, “so they can better accept aspects of the disease, especially those that are beyond the patient’s control,” adds Caccappolo. For many, there’s some relief in knowing why troubling symptoms or behaviors are showing up. From there, the appropriate healthcare decisions and lifestyle arrangements can be made to maximize the quality of life for the person living with LBD and those taking care of them.
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