A 15 year old designs a wearable device to keep those living with dementia safe
People with Alzheimer’s have a tendency to wander. Left alone for a while, they may get up and walk around aimlessly, creating headaches for caregivers who have to keep up with them. Kenneth Shinozuka saw how his grandfather, who has Alzheimer’s, would wander and how...
How to approach personal care when caring for someone with dementia
Your approach to personal care should always take full account of the feelings and dignity of the person you are helping. People with dementia cannot always tell you if they feel embarrassed. Personal care must be given to the individual; it’s not just a matter of...
Livewell’s Annual Dementia Support Conference
Livewell recently hosted our long awaited and anticipated dementia conference. This year’s conference was focused on providing a variety of post diagnostic support to families to main care givers. “Our aim, from the start, was to present a conference that was...
Tips to keep your home safe when caregiving for someone with dementia
When you are caring for people with dementia, you sometimes need to encourage them to be independent but at the same time you need to make sure that they cannot get hurt or put themselves in danger. A simple fall can result in that person no longer being able to lead...