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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...
Is home care the best option for your loved one living with dementia?
This is probably a question you may have asked yourself many times if your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia...
What causes incontinence in dementia and how to manage it
When caring for your loved one with dementia it can be a traumatic experience when they start becoming incontinent. It...
How taking a break can benefit both the caregiver and loved one living with dementia
Taking care of a loved one living with dementia is a tremendous responsibility, and often one without respite. Which...
Understanding the difference between short term and long term memory loss
Have you ever wondered why your loved one with dementia can remember something that happened to them decades ago in...
How using music and art therapy can aid people with dementia
It can be very challenging for a person with dementia to communicate their feelings, and as the illness progresses it...