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Tips and holiday help ideas for dementia carers
The end-of-year holidays are sometimes called the “silly season”, but they could just as easily be called the...
A look at the mental healthcare sector in South Africa
Mental healthcare is a sector that has long been neglected in the South African context. Some experts say that it has...
Memory care activities for the holiday season
For many people, the holidays are a joyful time of year. But for people with dementia, their families, and their...
Dementia therapists share what to do if you think a parent has dementia
Witnessing a loved one show symptoms of dementia is one of the most difficult experiences you can go through,...
How your loved one benefits from private frail care
It’s never easy to admit when it’s time to move your loved one into a private frail care facility. When making the...
What Alzheimer’s care options are best for my loved ones
People with memory loss problems such as Alzheimer's require specialised memory care. Whilst there are many nursing...
When’s the right time to move your loved one to a dementia care facility
Moving a loved one to a dementia care facility can be an exhausting and emotionally challenging process. Your first...
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...
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...