There is no known cure for dementia, a syndrome that erodes memory and cognitive function. Preserving and promoting...

Families caring for a loved one with dementia often find that as the condition progresses, not only does it become...

Livewell Villages, Occupational Therapist Corlia Schutte, was recently interviewed on Radio 702 to discuss dementia....

Caring for a person with dementia is extremely demanding. The aim of respite care is to provide some relief for...

People with Alzheimer’s have a tendency to wander. Left alone for a while, they may get up and walk around aimlessly,...

Your approach to personal care should always take full account of the feelings and dignity of the person you are...

Livewell recently hosted our long awaited and anticipated dementia conference. This year’s conference was focused on...

When you are caring for people with dementia, you sometimes need to encourage them to be independent but at the same...

Spring is finally here, and that means warmer weather has begun! Let’s hope it’s here to stay! After a cold winter, a...

There is no right way of telling family and friends about your loved ones diagnosis of dementia. The decision will...

Improved post-diagnostic information and support is recognised in Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy as one of two...

We had the privilege of having Amanda I’ons (Registered dietician) at our Somerset West support group on the 26th of...