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Julie and Mom Suzanne 2014

My Mother’s Misdiagnosis and the Importance of Early Detection

December 10, 2025

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Lewy Body Dementia: Learning from My Mother’s Experience My mother was initially misdiagnosed by both her general practitioner and the geriatric unit at our local hospital. This wasn’t immediately apparent because she received a preliminary diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in the local hospital emergency room based on a CT scan. She had been staying at […]

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Older woman in hospital bed with younger woman standing next to bed assisting with pouring a drink for her.

Demystifying Dementia: Unveiling the Differences Between Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer’s

August 15, 2025

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Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer's disease present a complex picture. Recognizing the differences in their symptoms, particularly in movement, hallucinations, and sleep patterns, is crucial for early and accurate diagnosis.

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Suzanne and Julie

Welcome

June 10, 2020

Newly Diagnosed, Recommended Products

Welcome to the online store and informational site for At Home Caregivers of loved ones that have been newly diagnosed with LBD – Lewy Body Dementia and ADRD – Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementia’s. My mother Suzanne was diagnosed with Dementia in 2007. She recently crossed over to heaven on February 20, 2020. I have been […]

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Top 10 Items to Pack for your Loved One with Dementia for a Holiday Visit with Family

December 14, 2019

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Are You Taking Your Parent or Spouse with Dementia to Visit Family or Friends this Holiday Season? If Yes, we have prepared a List of Items to Pack to Make Your Visit Calm and Easy A holiday outing with your loved one with Dementia can be a challenge. There are a view things that we […]

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Older woman looking confused

Is there a Link between Menopause and Dementia?

December 10, 2019

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The Ohio University Wexner Medical Center

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Newly Diagnosed

November 20, 2019

Newly Diagnosed

In the summer of 2007, my sister Shauna had made an appointment for my mom, Suzanne, at the Beaumont Geriatric Center in Royal Oak MI. She was referred by her primary doctor. In attendance was myself, Shauna, my dad Gary and my brother Erich and sister Lynne. The kind doctor told us that mom’s MRI […]

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