When does your LO know they have LBD?

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My Dad does not realize he has LBD. It's not just a case of denial,

he just really has no idea. Right now it's like he's completely

oblivious to any of his body's changes or changes to his way of life.

My mom believes that if he realizes what he's dealing with that he'll

just head in to a terrible downward spiral as he's always had such a

fear of dying.

When we talk about LBD it always has to be done quietly or without

him in the room as Mom is afraid he'll hear. Right now he's happy and

content with life. He doesn't realize his walk is a shuffle, or that

he has constant tremors, or sometimes needs help to get dressed, or

forgets our names, etc. It's like he doesn't remember how he used to

be so this new way of life is what he knows.

He sees a psychiatrist monthly but even during those sessions LBD is

never specifically mentioned... always tip toed around.

I'm just curious, is it best to let your LO live their life not

knowing for now or is better for them to know while they're still in

the early stages and can comprehend? I know each case is different

but just wondering based on anyone else's experience what they dealt

with or how they approached the subject?

Thanks,

Holly