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Grandparents with dementia: helping kids engage with kindness and care
Many children enjoy a particularly special bond with their grandparents. If they are lucky enough to have them,...
Of love and loss: when your partner has dementia
“He will always be my husband. It’s the disease that has taken so much away from me,” says Glynis Williams. “Richard,”...
Caregivers must take care of their own mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown, or risk burnout.
South Africans — and around a quarter of the world’s population — are now weeks into lockdown or “shelter at home”...
How having a sense of purpose helps those with dementia
Dementia alters the path of a person’s life irrevocably, not only are their memories taken from them, but they also...
When is the right time to move your loved one into a dementia care facility?
Moving your loved one into a specialised dementia care facility, such as Livewell, is always a very challenging...
What is the best treatment for dementia?
Unfortunately, there is no cure for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, so if you are looking for the best treatment for...
The importance of the elderly being in a safe space during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone on a global scale, in some way or another. However there is one group that has...
How to support somebody living with dementia during winter
Winter is fast approaching and we've listed some of the challenges that winter creates for persons living with...
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...