The Alzheimer's Association

Lewy Body Dementia Association

By Peter Brissette • April 19, 2025

Offers resources, education, and support for those affected by Lewy Body Dementia

The Parkinson's Foundation

By Peter Brissette • April 19, 2025

National organization providing support and research for Parkinson's disease

A hand holding an elderly person's wrinkled hand, black and white.

Today I want to know exactly what caused my dad's dementia. I want to know what is making him lose his words, his letters, his numbers, his ability to count and to read, and to just understand basic conversations. I want to know so I can scream at it, punch it, kick it, swear at it, and tell it in no uncertain terms how astronomically cruel it is to a man that does not deserve this. My dad is not a perfect person, but he is a good man, he tried to be a good son, brother, and husband (and I think he still does), and he was (and still tries to be) a good dad and grandpa, but why, why, why does he have to walk through the rapidly hardening cement that is LBD just to make an effort. I'm greedy today and angry today and if I can direct those feelings at dementia rather than my dad, maybe I'll have a chance at forgiving myself for losing my patience with him earlier this am. To anyone out there having a day like mine with your loved one, forgive yourself, breathe, and slowly, but surely move ahead with your day. You have my positivity and support.