Exploring the experiences of those living with Lewy Body Dementia
The LBD Life Lab at UF explores the experiences of people living with Lewy body dementia from diagnosis to end of life. Our interdisciplinary team uses both qualitative (experience-based) and quantitative (data-based) approaches to understand the lived experiences of individuals with Lewy body dementia and their caregivers. The goal of our research group is to improve the lives of those affected by Lewy body dementia through purposeful conversation and innovation.
Recruiting Research studies
PACE-DLB This study aims to understand what changes might predict the end of life in people with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).
1Florida ADRC Have the opportunity to try new medicines to research their effectiveness with slowing down, stopping, or preventing the disease.
Tele-heath in LBD This study will pilot an LBD tele-health program. We will virtually offer interdisciplinary care which will include neurology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work and nutrition.
EEG in DLB and healthy adults This study wants to understand how dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) changes brain wave and muscle activity during movement. EEG records electrical activity in the brain (brain waves) from a cap we put on your head.
Life space mobility in LBD This study wants to understand how to improve patient and caregiver related health outcomes with a focus on mobility.
Lab News
South Florida PBS ‘Research Detectives’ features Fixel LBD Specialist
South Florida PBS premiered Research Detectives with the episode “Finding Lost Memory.” Bhavana Patel, DO shared strategies for preserving brain health.
Does dementia with Lewy bodies impact people differently based on sex?
Drs. Chiu and Armstrong reviewed existing research that explores how sex impacts how dementia with Lewy bodies presents itself.
Director of the Mangurian Clinical-Research Headquarters for LBD highlighted for being a fearless leader in UF Neurology
Dr. Armstrong’s research focuses on the lived experience of disease for individuals with LBD and their families.
