Webinars, Interviews and Transcripts
LBD education and awareness takes place in many forms. We hope you find these archives helpful in expanding your knowledge about LBD.
September 2012
LBDA Webinar: Improving Oral Health by Managing Care-Resistant Behavior in Persons with LBD
This webinar from Friday, September 7, 2012, 2:00-3:00 pm provides caregivers with ways to assist their family members with mouth care. The presentation discusses the links between oral health and other health problems, such as pneumonia, diabetes, heart disease and strokes. The webinar also explores realistic mouth care practices that caregivers can use when either helping with mouth care or doing it for the person with LBD.
Presenters: Rita A. Jablonski, PhD, ANP-BC and Ann Kolanowski PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Click here to watch.
July 2012
Shine a Light on Lewy Body Dementia with Coleen Greco, recorded on Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012. Coleen will guide you through the LBD Awareness Movement and how you can get involved with LBDA! She will share her personal story and examples of fundraisers and outreach events. She will also explore best practices on bringing awareness of LBD in your community.
Click here to watch.
June 2012
Love, Lewy body and Laughter on Alzheimer's Speaks Blog Radio Show hosted by Lori Bey featuring Angela Taylor, Director of Programs, Lewy Body Dementia Association and Mary McGrath, author and speaker www.maryzmcgrath.com.
Angela shares her knowledge of LBDA and her personal experiences with her father who had LBD, and Mary McGrath also shares her experiences as a caregiver for her husband with LBD . Listen online by clicking here.
May 2012
LBDA Webinar: Basic Estate Planning: Securing Your Future featuring Miles Hurley, elder law attorney. Mr. Hurley provides an overview of the importance of estate planning, including expert tips on how best to approach this uncomfortable but critical subject with your loved ones. View the video in your browser.
October 2011
LBDA Webinar: New Insights in Lewy Body Dementias featuring James E. Galvin, MD, MPH. Dr. Galvin reviews some of the latest research on Lewy body dementias and current treatment options. View the video in your browser.
August 2011
Radio interview with Dr. James Leverenz, chair, LBDA Scientific Advisory Council on the topic of the difference between LBD and Alzheimer's. Dr. Leverenz appeared on the Coping with Caregiving radio show, hosted by Jacqueline Marcell. To listen to the interivew, click here and scroll down to segment 3
Radio Interview with Coleen Greco about LBD Awareness Month. Ms. Greco appeared on the Coping with Caregiving radio show, hosted by Jacqueline Marcell. You can find the interview here. Scroll down to segment 2.
March 2007
Transcript of a live chat with Dr. Stephen Gomperts, MD. Click here to download the transcript. (PDF)
