Therapy for people with LBD

[Guest guest]

I've been reading all the postings regarding whether physical, occupational,

etc. therapies help the LBD patient.

When my sister was initially diagnosed with LBD at the age of 56, her physician

at the university medical center was adamant that a daily exercise program was

necessary. We purchased a recumbent bicycle, walked and started water exercise

classes. Over the past 3 months we've consulted with a physical therapist and

attended balance and fall prevention classes. Exercise has absolutely extended

her life and improved it's daily quality.

This weekend we had a family reunion which included my younger brother who was

diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease a year ago and our first cousin who's had PD

for the past 6 years. They don't exercise on a daily basis. My sister walks and

moves better than either of them.

I once heard a lead researcher at Stanford University say that exercise was a

" free, magic pill " and I believe it.