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5 ways to create a dementia-friendly environment
Creating the right living environment for people with dementia is extremely important to their well-being and safety....
Questions to ask when looking for private frail care
When faced with the job of choosing the best long-term private frail care home for a parent with dementia or...
How family relationships and roles change after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
When a member of your family is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia, the impact on the rest...
My best friend’s mother has dementia, how can I support her family?
Dementia can slowly creep up on any family, no matter how healthy or happy the person may seem. When a family finds...
5 questions every family should ask when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Dementia is a scary diagnosis; however, it does not have to be a dark and mysterious power that haunts your loved...
10 essential health tips when caring for frail seniors
When caring for the frail and elderly, it's important to note that good health habits can make a difference even to...
What I wish I knew about memory loss before my mother was diagnosed with dementia
Dementia's early symptoms are subtle and ambiguous, and they may not be noticeable right away. Having a loved one...
The top 10 myths about dementia and Alzheimer’s debunked
Did you know that September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month? Today we will debunk some of the common...
Respite care options for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia
Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a difficult task - this is especially so when dementia has...
What frail care services does Livewell Estates offer?
Ageing involves a lot of changes to the body. For most adults, bone density peaks around age 30, then it starts a...
Personal hygiene tips from dementia care specialists
As the illness progresses, a person living with dementia will start to find simple tasks challenging such as combing...
5 memory care activities recommended by dementia therapists
People with dementia, like everyone else, benefit from feeling involved and useful. Residents in memory care homes can...