May 12, 2022 | Dementia Education
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease that affects the mind, and requires specialised care. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, or loss of intellectual function, among people aged 65 and older (Alzheimer’s Association, 2015)....
Apr 25, 2022 | Dementia Education
Many people are now realising they need to look for specialised frail care solutions for their future selves or their senior parents. It is impossible to foresee whether you will require medical attention, so planning ahead of time – especially financially – is...
Apr 25, 2022 | Dementia Education
The signs of dementia, and related diseases, are not always easy to distinguish from signs of ageing. Often by the time that one realizes their ageing loved one is, in fact, showing signs of a dementia-related illness, it may already have advanced rapidly. When a...
Apr 6, 2022 | Dementia Education
In this article, we will be discussing what your frail care options in Cape Town and Johannesburg are. Taking care of a friend or family can be just as rewarding as difficult. When it comes to taking care of frail parents or loved ones, most people are not trained to...
Mar 18, 2022 | Dementia Education
Families caring for a loved one with dementia often find that as the condition progresses, not only does it become more difficult to provide the level of dementia care required but the stress associated with full-time care also takes a toll on the family. Coming to...
Mar 10, 2022 | Dementia Education
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...