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Understanding the 10 warning signs and symptoms of dementia
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of dementia, a brain disease that causes a slow decline in...
Music and its role in dementia care therapy
When it comes to some of the dementia care therapies that have a positive impact on those living with dementia, music...
Female dementia therapists talk about caregiving
Research from around the world shows that in patients with dementia, women actually outnumber men two to one....
The role of the female caregiver in dementia care
August is Women's month and we would like to use this opportunity to highlight the important role female caregivers...
Are you in need of dementia health and information services?
Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline...
When is it time to move my loved one from a nursing home to a specialised dementia care facility?
Reputable nursing homes are fully equipped to take care of the elderly and the sickly, which is why many of us are...
End of life care for people with dementia
As they reach the end of life, people who have been living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease present specific...
A son and daughter share their experience of having a parent diagnosed with dementia
A dementia diagnosis affects the whole family, not just the patient; family members of a Livewell resident speak out...
People with Alzheimer’s require specialised caregiving
It can be really tough on families when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, or any other form of dementia. From...
Finding the best dementia therapists for your loved one
One of the hardest things in life is seeing your loved one, very often a mother or a father, decline physically and...
How can Alzheimer’s carers balance their personal and caregiving lives?
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing, but it is...
10 simple and stimulating dementia care therapies
Our current reality – of Covid-19 related lockdown and social distancing – can be hard and anxiety-inducing for...