Amie Clark, Cofounder of #TheSeniorList.com talks with Jill JohnsonYoung, LCSW about Lewy Body Dementia and why it's different than other types of #dementia.

Jill specializes in grief and loss, end of life, and dementia and is a national speaker in those areas. Her career has included more than a decade with hospice as a medical social worker and as director of social workers, chaplains, and grief staff. Jill's second wife, Casper, died of #LewyBody Dementia. Jill's goal in her career is to make a difference in how we talk about death, grief, and dementia.

Timestamps:
0:00 Amie introduces Jill JohnsonYoung
1:30 Jill is a Lewy Body Dementia expert both personally and professionally
1:50 What is Lewy Body Dementia
3:03 How is Lewy Body Dementia different than other types of dementia?
3:36 Jill talks about her experience with early onset Lewy Body Dementia
4:05 All dementias are terminal illnesses
6:15 Lewy Body Dementia is misunderstood and is often misdiagnosed
7:55 How would you advise families who are noticing potential signs of dementia?
11:15 Way to help a loved one during a physician's appointment or medical visit
15:09 Behavioral challenges in people with Lewy Body Dementia
16:36 Resources for families who need support

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Find Jill JohnsonYoung at https://jilljohnsonyoung.com/, http://www.therebelliouswidow.com/, and http://www.centralcounselingservices....
Lewy Body Dementia Association: https://www.lbda.org/
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Lewy Body Dementia Association Symptoms Checklist: https://www.lbda.org/comprehensivelb...
Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/
National Instution of Health: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/topics...

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