10 essential health tips when caring for frail seniors

10 essential health tips when caring for frail seniors

When caring for the frail and elderly, it’s important to note that good health habits can make a difference even to seniors who are prone to illness or have not made their health a priority in the past. Here are 10 tips for keeping up with the health needs of a...
The top 10 myths about dementia and Alzheimer’s debunked

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 misconceptions and ideas around Alzheimer’s and dementia to ensure that everyone is better informed and can distinguish fact from fiction. Myth 1:...
What frail care services does Livewell Estates offer?

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 steady decline which continues for the remainder of our lives. In our 40’s, it’s normal to start undergoing gradual age-related muscle loss, called...
Personal hygiene tips from dementia care specialists

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 or styling their hair or even remembering to bathe themselves or to brush their teeth. For many, they might not even remember what they once used a...