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Lewy Glacier.
João Guilherme Bochnia Küster1
1Zilda Arns Elderly Hospital, Curitiba, Brazil.
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
|January 14, 2026
Summary
This poem uses the metaphor of a lost expedition to explore Lewy body dementia, illustrating memory loss and identity challenges. It offers an artistic perspective on the emotional impact of cognitive decline.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience and Psychology
- Medical Humanities
Background:
- Lewy body dementia (LBD) presents complex challenges to memory, identity, and emotional well-being.
- Artistic and literary expressions can offer unique insights into neurological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the intersection of memory, identity, and Lewy body dementia through poetic metaphor.
- To provide an artistic reflection on the emotional landscape of cognitive decline.
Main Methods:
- A poem utilizing the metaphor of a lost expedition on an icy landscape.
- Employing vivid imagery and lyrical language to depict solitude and disconnection.
- Drawing inspiration from classical literature (The Odyssey) to represent the allure and danger of memory loss.
Keywords:
Lewy body dementiaLewy body diseasehumanitiesmedicine in the artsneurocognitive disordersparkinsonian disorderspoetryMore Related Videos
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Main Results:
- The poem illustrates the profound solitude and disconnection associated with dementia.
- It highlights the perilous nature of memory loss through the metaphor of mythological sirens.
- It captures the emotional complexities faced by individuals with Lewy body dementia.
Conclusions:
- Poetic exploration can offer a unique lens into the subjective experience of Lewy body dementia.
- This artistic approach provides insight into the challenges of cognitive decline and its impact on identity.
- The work serves as a reflection on the emotional landscape of those affected by dementia.