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October 15, 2016 - 6:30pm Freemont , OH Billy Buoy Bash

October 22, 2016 - 8:00am Lawrenceville , GA Atlanta LBD5K Walk

October 22, 2016 - 8:00am LBD5K - Virtual Walk

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Through outreach, education and research, we support those affected by Lewy body dementias, their families and caregivers. We are dedicated to raising awareness and promoting scientific advances.

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Dad's Dementia Journey

It's been years since my father passed away but I still remember the day I saw the words Lewy body. A few weeks ago I received an email from the Lewy Body Dementia Association about a benefit...

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The Lewy Body Express

Every day as a new dawn arises; old memories awake in my mom’s mind.  She still knows who I am but as for my daddy, there is more than “one” of him, there are several.  ...

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My Dad, Eladio Inirio (Papi)

I know there are many stories, many families, many hardships, many unique and wonderful memories of loved ones being afflicted with Lewy body dementia. These few sentences are of my father, my dad,...

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