How to support somebody living with dementia during winter
Winter is fast approaching and we’ve listed some of the challenges that winter creates for persons living with dementia, as well as ideas which can be used to address these challenges. Decreased amount of sunlight affects our bodies natural internal clock and...
Tips from a dietician – how to boost your immune system ahead of winter
As the colder months draw in, coughs, colds and the flu are quite common, which can easily spread from person to person via small droplets in the air. With a strong immune system, your body is better prepared to fight off infection. This month we spoke to Dianne...
Why you should consider a private care facility for your loved one with dementia
The signs for dementia, and related diseases, are not always easy to distinguish from signs of ageing. Often by the time that one realizes their aging loved one is, in fact, showing signs of a dementia related illness, it may already have advanced rapidly. The Signs...
Personal stories from Alzheimer’s carers in South African Alzheimer’s facilities
We’re working hard to highlight the importance of specialised memory care facilities as well as the need for highly-skilled, and trained Alzheimer’s carers. The level of care and training needed to optimally care for someone with a cognitive deficiency (as in a...