With the World Health Organization reporting that there are approximately 50 million people living with dementia...

The phrase ‘Fake News’ has been everywhere this year, but untruths about dementia and dementia research have been...

“Care givers are often the casualties, the hidden victims. No one sees the sacrifices they make.” (Judith L. London)...

There is no known cure for dementia, a syndrome that erodes memory and cognitive function. Preserving and promoting...

Livewell Villages, Occupational Therapist Corlia Schutte, was recently interviewed on Radio 702 to discuss dementia....

Caring for a person with dementia is extremely demanding. The aim of respite care is to provide some relief for...

People with Alzheimer’s have a tendency to wander. Left alone for a while, they may get up and walk around aimlessly,...

Livewell recently hosted our long awaited and anticipated dementia conference. This year’s conference was focused on...

When you are caring for people with dementia, you sometimes need to encourage them to be independent but at the same...

Spring is finally here, and that means warmer weather has begun! Let’s hope it’s here to stay! After a cold winter, a...

Improved post-diagnostic information and support is recognised in Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy as one of two...

We had the privilege of having Amanda I’ons (Registered dietician) at our Somerset West support group on the 26th of...