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Festive Seasons Greetings
Dear Residents, Families, Friends and Colleagues, I am reminded of a powerful sentence that reads “Don’t think about...
Tips for Dementia Caregiving During the Festive Season
The holidays are full of fun, family and tradition, but for some caregivers and people living with dementia, it can be...
5 Tips for Connecting to Someone with Dementia
Instantly knowing how to communicate with a person living with dementia isn’t easy but it’s a skill we can learn....
Therapy, stimulation and hobbies offered at Livewell
It’s important to know that behaviour issues, depression, anxiety and many other symptoms associated with dementia can...
Dementia and Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder (the chromosome abnormality is acquired at the time of conception) in which a...
Sharing the journey
For many of our families, the decision to send their parents to a care facility is always a tough and emotional one to...
Recognizing early dementia signs
The early signs of dementia are very subtle and vague and may not be immediately obvious. Early symptoms can vary from...
Games to play for people living with dementia
Playing games in long term dementia care facilities offers residents much more than just entertainment. The impact...
Helping your loved one reminisce
Reminiscing is an important activity for everyone. We all cherish our happy memories and enjoy talking about them. It...
How to involve your loved one with dementia in tasks and activities at home
Caring for your loved ones living with dementia doesn’t always have to seem like a challenge. The moment you begin by...
Devices and gadgets that can assist those living with dementia
It’s clear that managing one's lifestyle whilst living with dementia is a huge challenge and often the question, “can...
What to know before caregiving for a parent with dementia
Choosing to care for your parents or loved ones with dementia is a very difficult and emotional decision to make....