Managing family conflicts when a parent is diagnosed with dementia
It is inevitable that as a parent gets older they become more and more reliant on their children for support, and even more so if that parent has dementia or Alzheimer’s. This extra burden often brings with it stress and conflict among the families managing their...
Day Care Special: Less 20% on Day Care services
Day Care Special: Less 20% on Day Care services at Somerset West and Bryanston from 01 – 12 October 2018. If you are a full-time caregiver, day care can offer benefits to both you and your loved one with dementia, while providing a much-needed break. While the...
Online art exhibition to be launched on World Alzheimer’s Day
Local artists, art students, schools and members of the public are invited to submit original artworks on the theme ‘Remembering You’ for an online art exhibition being launched on World Alzheimer’s Day. “World Alzheimer’s Day is commemorated on 21 September, and to...
5 ways to respond when your loved one with dementia keeps repeating questions
Loved ones who have Alzheimer’s, or other dementias, often exhibit repetitive behaviours such as asking the same questions, repeating actions, or telling the same stories over and over. Unfortunately, this can be very frustrating for friends and family who have...