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...
How to practice self-care when caregiving during a lockdown
COVID-19 lockdown has impacted our lives in many ways. However, there is not enough attention being brought to lock down’s impact on our mental health or self-care. This means that we have to remind ourselves of the importance of self-care, mental health and...
How dementia therapists make a difference
People who have dementia benefit immensely from therapy, this includes cognitive therapy and physical therapy from professional dementia therapists. It has been proven that regular and structured therapies can slow down the progress of the disease and help to improve...
Highlighting the need for specialised dementia care in South Africa, with our staff at the heart of our new campaign, Livewell rebrands.
Specialised dementia care is still largely underrepresented in South Africa, with Livewell being one of the very few dedicated facilities leading the way. Most families, who make the decision of moving a loved one into a facility, are not aware of the huge disparity...