Jun 9, 2020 | Covid-19, Our Blog
South Africans — and around a quarter of the world’s population — are now weeks into lockdown or “shelter at home” decrees, as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to make its devastating mark on the world. For carers of people living with dementia, the lockdown... 
May 12, 2020 | Covid-19, Our Blog
The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone on a global scale, in some way or another. However there is one group that has been especially at risk of fatal consequences if they catch the virus, and that is the elderly. The severity of the virus differs from patient to... 
Mar 26, 2020 | Covid-19, Our Blog
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sees millions of people facing lockdown and isolation by not being allowed to leave their homes. Whilst for many this means a chance to catch up on their favourite TV shows or spend quality time with their loved ones, for those... 
Mar 18, 2020 | Covid-19, Our Blog
As cases of the coronavirus now known as COVID-19 continue to rise worldwide, researchers have learned that older adults may be particularly susceptible to this respiratory illness, which can cause pneumonia and symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath.... 
Mar 5, 2020 | Covid-19, Our Blog
Our immune systems weaken as we age, therefore the elderly are more susceptible to viruses and have a harder time fighting it off. Certain infections are important risk factors for the elderly because the illnesses they cause reduce the quality of life during the...