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The top 10 myths about dementia and Alzheimer’s debunked
Did you know that September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month? Today we will debunk some of the common...
Respite care options for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia
Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a difficult task - this is especially so when dementia has...
What frail care services does Livewell Estates offer?
Ageing involves a lot of changes to the body. For most adults, bone density peaks around age 30, then it starts a...
Personal hygiene tips from dementia care specialists
As the illness progresses, a person living with dementia will start to find simple tasks challenging such as combing...
5 memory care activities recommended by dementia therapists
People with dementia, like everyone else, benefit from feeling involved and useful. Residents in memory care homes can...
Care options when a spouse is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s can be difficult, and this can be even tougher when that loved one...
What is specialised frail care and what does it involve?
Seniors may reach a point in their lives when they are no longer able to care for themselves. Due to physical...
What dementia services do nursing homes offer?
Reputable nursing homes are fully equipped to take care of the elderly and the sickly, which is why many families feel...
Finding long term care for dementia patients
Finding long-term care for a dementia patient can be a daunting and overwhelming task. It's critical to understand and...
Why speaking about dementia is so important
We are certain that it comes as no surprise that there is a specific stigma associated with dementia. It is not...
How does a Mediterranean diet affect dementia risk?
A Mediterranean-style diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes and cereals, and low in red meat and sugar. Instead...
The link between gut health and dementia
What's good for the gut might benefit the brain, researchers suggest, noting that imbalances in the gut microbiota...