Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Care at Medifrail
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia is a complex, progressive brain disorder involving protein deposits that disrupt cognitive and motor functions. Common symptoms include visual hallucinations, memory loss, movement difficulties, and sleep disturbances. This condition often mimics Parkinson’s Disease, complicating diagnosis and care.
Lewy Body Dementia vs. Other Dementias
Unlike Alzheimer’s or Vascular Dementia, LBD affects both cognitive abilities and movement early on. Patients may experience extreme visual hallucinations and significant sleep disruption. These distinctive symptoms often require specialized care, tailored to manage both mental and motor challenges simultaneously.
Common Symptoms of Dementia
Visual hallucinations and delusions
Cognitive decline and memory problems
Parkinsonian movement symptoms (rigidity, tremors)
Fluctuations in alertness and attention
REM sleep disorder and severe nightmares
Sensitivity to medications, especially antipsychotics
Medifrail’s Specialised Lewy Body Dementia Care
At Medifrail, we understand the complexities of Lewy Body Dementia, offering specialized care tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Our dedicated staff is trained in handling the unpredictable symptoms of LBD, ensuring a balance of cognitive support, movement assistance, and emotional care. Here’s how we can help:
24/7 Tailored Support for Every Stage
Our team provides continuous support for both cognitive and motor symptoms, managing fluctuating alertness, hallucinations, and movement difficulties. We offer personalized care plans, ensuring each resident’s needs are met as their condition progresses.
Therapeutic Environment & Safety
The secure environment at Medifrail is essential for residents with LBD, as it minimizes the risks associated with confusion and hallucinations. Our homelike setting creates familiarity, helping ease anxiety while providing a safe, supportive space for daily living.
Integrated Medical and Therapeutic Services
We offer regular medical assessments and physiotherapy to maintain movement and manage symptoms. Our multidisciplinary approach includes specialized care for sleep disturbances, Parkinson’s-like motor issues, and medication sensitivities, with careful oversight from doctors and therapists.
Activities for Cognitive and Physical Well-Being
Engagement is key in managing LBD symptoms. Our therapeutic programs are designed to stimulate cognitive function while maintaining motor abilities. Art, music, memory exercises, and gentle movement therapies provide a calming routine that reduces anxiety and keeps residents active.
Assisted Living or Early to Mid-Stage LBD
In the early to mid-stages, individuals with Lewy Body Dementia may still retain some independence but require assistance with daily activities. Medifrail’s assisted living care provides support with personal hygiene, medication management, meal preparation, and social engagement. We ensure that our residents feel dignified and cared for while maintaining as much independence as possible.
Frail Care for Advanced LBD
As Lewy Body Dementia progresses, frail care becomes essential for residents needing full-time supervision and care. Our team is experienced in handling the most advanced symptoms, from severe hallucinations and mobility loss to round-the-clock medical care. We provide support for every aspect of daily living, including mobility assistance, feeding, and complex medical conditions.
Assisted Living for Early to Mid-Stage LBD
In the early to mid-stages, individuals with Lewy Body Dementia may still retain some independence but require assistance with daily activities. Medifrail’s assisted living care provides support with personal hygiene, medication management, meal preparation, and social engagement. We ensure that our residents feel dignified and cared for while maintaining as much independence as possible.
Frail Care for Advanced LBD
As Lewy Body Dementia progresses, frail care becomes essential for residents needing full-time supervision and care. Our team is experienced in handling the most advanced symptoms, from severe hallucinations and mobility loss to round-the-clock medical care. We provide support for every aspect of daily living, including mobility assistance, feeding, and complex medical conditions.