About the Course
Parkinsonism, including bradykinesia (slowness of movement), hypokinesia (small, reduced amplitude movements), rigidity and tremor are common motor features of both Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. These motor symptoms can impact mobility, independence and safety and are often exacerbated by the other non-motor symptoms. Management of these symptoms is complex and requires the expertise of various members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide the best treatment. This is the first of LBDA's new “Unpacking” courses which will begin with a live presentation, combined with additional recorded presentations on our Lewy Learning Center about one week following the live event. These courses will offer a deeper dive into more complex topics, presented in smaller lessons, to be watched at your leisure.
Lesson 1
Unpacking Parkinsonism: Understanding Movement Changes in LBD
Join Dr. Jori Fleisher from LBDAs Research Center of Excellence at Rush University as she “unpacks” this complex and important topic. Adapted from a live webinar, this lesson offers a deeper dive into this complex topic, presented in smaller sections, to be watched (and re-watched) at your leisure.
Lesson 2
Optimizing Mobility and Preventing Falls in Lewy Body Dementia
In this lesson, Heather Cianci, Physical Therapist from LBDA’s Research Center of Excellence at the University of Pennsylvania, will walk you through the common causes of falls and changes to mobility that impact people with LBD, and offer practical suggestions to help you understand and cope with these issues in your daily life.
Lesson 3
Finessing Your Fine Motor Skills with Lewy Body Dementia
Join Julia Wood, Occupational Therapist and LBDA Director of Professional and Community Education as she ‘unpacks’ the various symptoms that can impact dexterity in daily life and offers practical suggestions for coping with these changes.
Lesson 4
Adapting Your Environment for Safety and Success with Lewy Body Dementia
Many factors in a person’s home environment can contribute to safety and risk for falls in Lewy body dementia. In this presentation, Dawn Heiderscheit, Occupational Therapist and certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) walks you through how to optimize your home for safety and falls prevention.
