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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...
How to support someone with dementia during winter
With cold weather in the forecast, it’s important that your loved one with dementia is kept safe and warm. For someone...
Five things you can do at home to stimulate loved ones impacted by dementia
While dementia, a syndrome associated with a decline in memory and or other thinking skills, can be challenging for...
Caring for loved ones with dementia at home can be challenging
Dementia, a condition associated with a decline in cognitive or mental functioning that occurs particularly in the...
Tips for dementia caregivers
Very few people outside of the healthcare industry would have answered “caregiver,” when asked their dream career. It...