Can people with dementia still enjoy quality of life?

Can people with dementia still enjoy quality of life?

Witnessing a loved one deteriorate from the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s can be devastating and the question that burns in many people’s minds is whether or not they can or will still enjoy quality of life. The answer is yes they can – it is possible that...
Reducing the risk of dementia

Reducing the risk of dementia

Keeping your brain and body active, challenged, and well-nourished are three of your best defences against developing dementia When you’re planning your well-deserved retirement, one of the last things you want to consider is the threat of being diagnosed with...
Resourceful Alzheimer’s information you need to know about

Resourceful Alzheimer’s information you need to know about

It can be an overwhelming experience when faced with the possibility that a loved one may have a condition marked by cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Approximately one-in-six people over the age of 85 develop some form of dementia, and there...
5 Dementia care therapy options for your loved ones

5 Dementia care therapy options for your loved ones

While there currently isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, there are many dementia care therapies available that have had a proven lasting effect on the symptoms and side-effects of living with the disease. Therapy has a positive effect on memory and...