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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...
Choosing a care facility for my elderly loved one
There are many questions that arise when it comes to looking after our ageing loved ones once they reach the stage...
What are the moral issues when spouses of dementia patients seek outside relationships?
Being the spouse of someone who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease comes part and parcel with some very complicated...
Forget me not – being there for your spouse with memory loss
February is the month of love, Valentine’s Day sees many partners spending the day together reminiscing over past...
What makes Livewell the ideal place for specialised dementia care
The moment that you find out that either you or a loved one are diagnosed with dementia, it can turn your world...