Remember that you don't have to do any of this alone. - Kuntal Joisher
Recently, it came to light that a significant underlying factor to Williams' decision to end his lifemay have been the fact that Williams was believed to have been suffering from Lewy Body Dementia. This recent discovery has put the spotlight firmly on Lewy Body Dementia or LBD, a disease that often goes undiagnosed in those afflicted with the condition.
Lewy Body Dementia is the most misdiagnosed form of dementia. LBD symptoms can closely resemble other more commonly known diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Early and accurate diagnosis of LBD, while not always easy to do, is of critical importance.
For example, my father's dementia was incorrectly diagnosed at the onset, which meant that he was receiving inappropriate medication for a long period of time. In a span of just a few months, my father went through two drastic physical reactions before we settled on a third medication. However, permanent damage had already been done. Our mistake of putting him on the wrong medication, based on incorrect diagnosis, exacerbated his deterioration. As such, it's of utmost importance to have a correct diagnosis of LBD to improve the quality of life.
Remember that you don't have to do any of this alone.
