Depression in dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers
Caregivers who take care of loved ones who have dementia or a memory disorder are the most at risk of developing compassion fatigue or depression. The pandemic and lockdown has put extra pressure on everyone, and it has been deeply felt by caregivers all over the...
How to recognise signs that it’s time for a dementia private care home
Taking care of an elderly loved one at home can take a heavy toll on the caregiver and the family, especially if they have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Due to the nature of the disease, the loved one gets progressively worse over time and needs a higher level of...
Why memory care activities are important for people with dementia
People with dementia slowly lose cognition, and more than half of those who have it show both behavioural and psychological symptoms. They tend to withdraw from society, their family and their friends, which only makes the condition worse. This also leads to other...
A Mediterranean diet recipe that is healthy for your brain
We are all familiar with the saying “you are what you eat”, meaning that your diet has a huge impact on how you feel. While that saying has been around since the 1800s, it’s only recently that we’ve realised just how big an impact diet has on our cognitive abilities...