Lesson 1

Let’s Get Real with Angela Lunde, Director of Cognitive Health and Wellness, Mayo Clinic

Let’s Get Real features interviews with people living with LBD and their experiences at various stages – from diagnosis to empowerment and more.

Lesson 2

Expanding Your Circle of Support with Brandi Hackett, LMSW, C-ASWCM 

Led by Brandi Hackett, LMSW, C-ASWCM, LBDA Senior Manager of Support Services, Jodi Melius, RN Study Coordinator at the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, and Kandise Chrestensen, Clinical Research Coordinator at the Mayo Clinic Memory Disorder Clinic this lesson will provide you practical strategies to gain access to and ultimately expand the support team you and your family need.

Lesson 3

Socialization & Living Well with Lewy with Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP

In recent years, our society has come to understand how critically important engagement in socialization is for everyone, especially those living with dementia. However, the symptoms and stigma associated with Lewy body dementia often leaves individuals living with LBD, their care partners and supports challenged to keep social interactions enjoyable for everyone. In this session, occupational therapist and dementia specialist Rachel Wiley, discusses common barriers to socialization for those living with Lewy and offers practical, purposeful suggestions to help optimize your time with those you love.

Lesson 4

It Takes a Village: Expanding Your Healthcare Team with Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L

Facilitated by Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L and LBDA Director of Professional and Community Education, this lesson features discussions with members of the LBD community on their experiences accessing physical, occupational and speech therapy services with the goal of maximizing the well-being of themselves and those they are caring for. Expert clinicians weigh in on the importance of therapy and help you navigate resources to advocate for therapy services to improve your quality of life.