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How learning a third language can impact the development of dementia
Dementia is a complex topic as it affects each person differently. When many people hear the term dementia, they...
Pathways of communication
It is often found that communication falls to the wayside when a person is diagnosed with Dementia. Expressing and...
Families need not face their loved one’s dementia alone
With approximately one-in-six people over the age of 85 developing a condition associated with dementia, and...
The lessons my mother’s dementia has taught me
Watching your parent develop dementia is a very heartbreaking moment and an incredibly hard thing to face as...
Overcoming dining difficulties associated with dementia
Few people are aware of the difficulties mealtimes may present for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other...
Dementia – A major concern facing the elderly and their families in South Africa
“Dementia is one of the more significant healthcare burdens facing particularly older members of our community and...
Sensory room calming for those with dementia who are suffering from anxiety
Livewell Villages, Bryanston has developed a ‘sensory room’, an innovative new international concept in the care of...
Livewell Villages launch Dementia Conversations
We are excited to announce the launch of Dementia Conversations, our new Support Group event format. Our traditional...
The importance of classical music and dementia
Music has always been an integral part in the holistic treatment of patients with a wide variety of ailments, however...
Keeping family ties strong when an elderly relative is in residential care
Many people associate elderly residential care facilities with a disconnect from family life, both for their elderly...
How to care for aging parents when living abroad
The festive season brings families together from all over the world, this includes family members that live abroad who...
How to prepare for a dementia friendly Christmas
Christmas is a time to gather with family and friends and to enjoy wonderful meals together – something we all look...