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Living with dementia in the Winter months
Winter is fast approaching and with it comes a few new challenges. In the winter, getting outside and active can be...
Don’t wait until it’s too late
When is the right time to move your loved one into a care facility? This is a question asked by so many families...
Food challenges associated with dementia
At Livewell, we look holistically and individually at every resident’s eating needs, weight and nutrition. Take a look...
The launch of our Bryanston village was a great successful and definitely a memorable event
Our goal was to give the public a taste of what The Livewell Group is about - namely, a specialised Dementia care...
Financial and legal challenges when caring for someone with dementia
As with all life-changing events, when a person is diagnosed with dementia, there are many factors to consider and...
How can companion care help someone with dementia?
For those with mild symptoms of dementia, having someone visit who can help out with odd jobs around the house can be...
5 Stimulating activities for those living with dementia
It’s important to know that behaviour issues, depression, anxiety and many other symptoms associated with dementia can...
Why introducing pets to your loved ones with dementia is important
Research has countlessly proven the medical effect animals have on our wellbeing and state of mind. Not only are our...
Nutritious recipes for those living with dementia
The right nutrition for those living with dementia is extremely important. A recent report produced by Alzheimer’s...
What questions should you ask when interviewing a care facility?
Finding a suitable care facility for a senior parent or relative is an emotionally challenging endeavour and ranks...
Achieving goals empowers people with dementia
A new year brings the hopes and promises of many new things, with it comes the goals and resolutions of many people to...
Festive Seasons Greetings
Dear Residents, Families, Friends and Colleagues, I am reminded of a powerful sentence that reads “Don’t think about...