A huge thanks to All Home Care Matters for having LBDA's Director of Professional & Community Education, Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L, on to chat about such an important subject. 💜
Episode 317 (Please Subscribe) - All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L the Director of Professional & Community Education for the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. (LBDA). About Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L: Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and international educator specializing in assessment and treatment of people with Parkinson’s disease and related dementias. Julia joined the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) as director of Professional & Community Education in 2021. She co-authored the first American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Guideline for Adults with Parkinson’s Disease in 2022 and serves on the Comprehensive Care Subcommittee for the World Parkinson’s Congress (WPC). About the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA): The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is the leading national organization dedicated to improving the lives of Lewy body dementia (LBD) families. The Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. (LBDA) Mission: To optimize the quality of life for those affected by Lewy body dementia, we accelerate awareness, advance research for early diagnosis and improved care, and provide comprehensive education and compassionate support. Program Provision Highlights Support: LBDA offers a wide variety of compassionate and confidential support services for those who are symptomatic or diagnosed, their families and current or former care partners, including but not limited to: • Virtual and in-person support groups • Connecting to Lewy Buddies, lived-experience volunteers who share their time and experience with individuals and families • Opportunity to connect directly with one of LBDA’s licensed social workers through the Lewy Line, a toll-free number, Monday - Friday • Assistance in identifying additional external programs or local resources (LBDA does not promote any doctor, medical center, allied healthcare provider, medication, product or treatment, nor direct referrals for residential facilities or home care agencies). Education: LBDA provides free resources and educational programming throughout the year on a wide variety of LBD topics. #lewy #lewybody #lbda #dementia #help #support #dementiawareness #care #caregiving #caregiver #caregiver #health #healthcare #seniorcare #resources #helpingothers #lewybodydementia