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Quito Esteves shares the standards behind high-quality dementia care at Livewell Bryanston
When families begin exploring dementia care for a loved one, they are not just looking for a facility. They are...
How familiar music can calm residents in Alzheimer’s care facilities
Family members often notice how a familiar song can bring a smile, a hum, or even an emotional connection in someone...
What makes Livewell Estates one of the best dementia care homes in South Africa
Searching for the best dementia care homes in South Africa is rarely a casual decision. It is often made during a time...
What it really means when a loved one with dementia has a “good day”
Families caring for someone with dementia often notice that not every day looks the same. Some days feel harder,...
Why small changes in routine can feel big for someone with dementia
For someone living with dementia, routine is more than a preference. It is a source of safety, familiarity, and...
Why not all dementia care facilities provide the same level of care
When families begin searching for dementia care facilities, it is easy to assume that all options offer a similar...
The relationship between oral health and dementia care
Oral health is often overlooked in dementia care, yet emerging research and clinical experience continue to highlight...
Compassion in action while supporting residents through the challenges of dementia
For Vida van Heerden, compassion isn’t something you switch on when you arrive at work, it’s a way of being. Every...
How respite care strengthens long-term care planning for people with dementia
For many families supporting a loved one with dementia, long-term care planning is something that often unfolds...
Why private dementia care is often a safer alternative to home care
Many families begin the dementia care journey believing that supporting a loved one at home is the safest and most...
The role of a resident’s life story in personalised dementia care
Every person living with dementia has a story shaped by family, culture, work, routines, relationships, and memories...
Why your 40s and 50s are critical years for reducing dementia risk
Dementia is most commonly diagnosed in later life, but growing scientific evidence shows that the foundations for...