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Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s in South Africa
Alzheimer's is a devastating disease that affects not just the person diagnosed but also their loved ones. You're not...
The Benefits of Specialized Dementia Care
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a difficult and exhausting experience. You want to do everything you can...
The Importance of Good Nutrition for People with Dementia
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it's natural to want to do everything in your power to help them. One of...
Alzheimer’s support: Tips for families
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, and require support, you're not alone. It is estimated that 1 in 9...
A daughter speaks about the psychological and emotional impact of dementia
Dementia’s early symptoms are subtle and ambiguous, and they may not be noticeable right away. Having a loved one...
Frail care at home vs a specialised care facility
The main purpose of frail care is to take care of your elderly loved ones. As a person ages, their care habits can...
Women living with dementia share what womanhood means to them
"I like it when people remember that I'm a person, not just a person with Alzheimer's."-.Sally Hepworth Today, on...
Why women are more affected by dementia than men
While this might not be obvious initially, research has shown that more women develop dementia in their lifetimes than...
Dementia care support groups in South Africa
Families with loved ones affected by dementia understand how challenging it can be to look after them and provide the...
Are nursing homes equipped for someone with dementia?
When a loved one is unable to look after themselves and needs additional care, it is natural to start thinking of...
What activities should residents expect from dementia care homes?
It’s important to know that behaviour issues, depression, anxiety and many other symptoms associated with dementia can...
Residents in a dementia care facility benefit from family visits
Visiting your loved ones who are living with dementia, especially in a long-term dementia care facility, can elicit...