Melissa J Armstrong, Yunfeng Dai, Kaitlin Sovich, Brian LaBarre, Henry L Paulson, Susan M Maixner, Julie A Fields, Angela M Lunde, Leah K Forsberg, Bradley F Boeve, Carol A Manning, James E Galvin, Angela S Taylor, Zhigang Li
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common degenerative dementia, but research on caregiver experiences in late stages is lacking. This study aimed to investigate the caregiving experience in moderate-advanced DLB to identify opportunities for improving care and support. METHODS: Dyads of individuals with moderate-advanced DLB and their primary informal caregivers were recruited from specialty clinics, advocacy organizations, and research registries...
June 2024: Neurology. Clinical Practice