Autonomic Symptoms in Lewy Body Dementia

The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is proud to present "Autonomic Symptoms in Lewy Body Dementia."

In this webinar, Dr. Shannon Chiu, M.D., discussed the various autonomic symptoms associated with living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) and offered advice on how to cope with them.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction with Shannon Chin, MD,MSc
01:47 - What is the autonomic nervous system?
07:03 - Common autonomic symptoms in LBD
08:47 - Orthostatic Hypotension
27:58 - GI Autonomic Issues in LBD
34:52 - Urinary Issues in LBD
43:04 - Excessive Drooling in LBD
45:51 - Excessive Sweating in LBD
47:48 - Abnormal Nasal Drainage in LBD
49:52 - Eye Care in LBD
51:47 - Sexual Dysfunction in LBD
56:21 - Take Home Messages

Be sure to join our upcoming webinar, "Navigating End-of-Life Challenges in Lewy body dementia". on June 25 at 2pm. Dr. Melissa J. Armstrong from LBDA’s Research Center of Excellence at the University of Florida will discuss these challenges and offer practical strategies to cope with them.

[kastokes]

This was a great presentation. Very informative regarding autonomic symptom and associated issues because of LewyBody dementia.

[judemiller]

My grandma was diagnosed with DLB. For years she struggled with diarrhea, not constipation. Some days she'd visit the restroom 10 times or more. We thought it was IBS. Is there a precedent for chronic diarrhea in DLB patients?

[juliawood]

Just a reminder- not all people with LBD are in their 70's. We have adults of many ages in our community, and healthy intimacy is an important part of life for many people. All of our presenters try to address the varied experiences and concerns of those living with LBD.

[tesssiegel]

Always use a REAL microphone. Poor audio.

[jimprior]

So much about sexual disfunction for someone presumably in their 70's. I think the doctor is a little off target. I don't think that is what is the greatest concern of the patient or their spouse / care giver.