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Tips from a dietician – how to boost your immune system ahead of winter
As the colder months draw in, coughs, colds and the flu are quite common, which can easily spread from person to...
Why you should consider a private care facility for your loved one with dementia
The signs for dementia, and related diseases, are not always easy to distinguish from signs of ageing. Often by the...
Personal stories from Alzheimer’s carers in South African Alzheimer’s facilities
We’re working hard to highlight the importance of specialised memory care facilities as well as the need for...
How to practice self-care when caregiving during a lockdown
COVID-19 lockdown has impacted our lives in many ways. However, there is not enough attention being brought to lock...
How dementia therapists make a difference
People who have dementia benefit immensely from therapy, this includes cognitive therapy and physical therapy from...
Highlighting the need for specialised dementia care in South Africa, with our staff at the heart of our new campaign, Livewell rebrands.
Specialised dementia care is still largely underrepresented in South Africa, with Livewell being one of the very few...
Stimulating activities for people with dementia during a lockdown
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sees millions of people facing lockdown and isolation by not being allowed to...
Where to start when you’re in need of specialist assistance for Alzheimer’s
As we get older the fragility of our elderly loved ones – our parents and grandparents – become increasingly more...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers
As cases of the coronavirus now known as COVID-19 continue to rise worldwide, researchers have learned that older...
5 signs that your loved one needs memory care
Dementia progresses differently for every person, as no two dementia cases are the same. Often it is the people...
Quality of Life Manager, Sean van Wyk, speaks about long term care for a dementia patient
Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from...
Keeping your elderly loved ones safe during the prevalence of infectious viruses
Our immune systems weaken as we age, therefore the elderly are more susceptible to viruses and have a harder time...