Frontal Lobe Dementia

"Lewy Bodies Dementia is frontal lobe dementia and that always means a loss of control over behavior." local neuropsychologist

In a chance conversation with a well-respected local neuropsychologist, I learned that not being able to keep my loved one at home is not my fault.  Some people are able to keep their loved ones with dementia at home, but according to this neuropsychologist that is far less possible with someone with Lewy Bodies Dementia because the frontal lobe dementia removes their ability to modulate their own behavior.  It makes so much sense to me now.  The intense resistance, bursts of anger, refusing respite care, locking caregivers out of the house, finding keys and driving when that was no longer advisable.  It makes sense now.  Please do not feel guilty if the behavior of your loved one prevents home care.