The Lewy Body Society has shared a new film featuring married couple Melanie and Keith talking to Consultant Admiral Nurse Rachel Thompson about living with sleep disturbances caused by Lewy body dementia.
Keith lives with Lewy body dementia and began experiencing night terrors 30 years ago. Melanie and Keith explain their experiences and ways they’ve found to support Keith.
You can find out more and watch the film here:
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