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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...
5 memory boosting foods your diet needs
Just as there is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single almighty brain food can ensure a sharp brain as...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Health And Information Services
Managing people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia by yourself can be incredibly tough whether you are a family...
A Mediterranean-style diet can play a protective role against cognitive decline
Dementia affects 5.8 million people in the United States alone, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, so there is...
Why self-care is important for dementia caregivers?
Ask anyone caring for a loved one with a serious illness what they do for self-care, and you’ll probably hear laughter...
Marike Coetzee, Occupational Therapist at Livewell, chats about dementia day care
Marike Coetzee studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch. She graduated in 2012 and has been...
Specialist Alzheimer’s support is available for families with diagnosed loved ones
When you start to suspect that a loved one may be experiencing the symptoms of a condition marked by cognitive...
Clinical psychologist, Anton Böhmer talks about diagnosing dementia
Anton is a Clinical Psychologist, based in Stellenbosch, with a strong interest in neuro-/cognitive psychology,...
Can people with dementia still enjoy quality of life?
Witnessing a loved one deteriorate from the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s can be devastating and the question...