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5 ways to respond when your loved one with dementia keeps repeating questions
Loved ones who have Alzheimer's, or other dementias, often exhibit repetitive behaviours such as asking the same...
Striking the right balance between activity and rest time for the elderly
Optimal quality of life requires healthy stimulation aligned to individual capacity Physical and cognitive...
Mary Lou Jepsen: Scanning for a Better Life
Mary Lou Jepsen left behind her successful career in the tech world — which included top executive roles at Facebook,...
Online dementia support group launched
Facebook group assists people caring for loved ones with dementia A Facebook support group that aims to provide a safe...
Dementia care villages strive to recreate the essence of ‘home’
Attention to detail eases the transition to a rewarding new phase of life What is it that makes a building feel like...
Dementia care villages enhance quality of life for those impacted by dementia
Ageing population highlights the need for dedicated dementia care resources Against the backdrop of an ageing global...
Caregiver stress symptoms to look out for
The caregivers of loved ones and patients living with dementia are certainly unsung heroes. However, their role can...
Join our online dementia support group on Facebook
We understand that the pressures of living a busy lifestyle doesn't always allow caregivers the time to attend our...
The importance of lighting for people with dementia
There are several common problems experienced by those with dementia. We will discuss two: Sleep disturbances:...
Day and holiday care at Livewell Villages
Caring for a person with dementia is extremely demanding. The aim of respite care is to provide some relief for...
Going on holiday: tips and advice for people affected by dementia
For someone with dementia, going on holiday or travelling to a new environment can be difficult and confusing....
When family members or carers won’t accept a dementia diagnosis
It's a very sad situation, but nobody wants to be told that their family member has dementia. It's a disease not often...