Dementia is a complex topic as it affects each person differently. When many people hear the term dementia, they instantly think “not me” but the worldwide prevalence of dementia currently approximates 35.6 million people, a figure set to rise to 65.7...
It is often found that communication falls to the wayside when a person is diagnosed with Dementia. Expressing and understanding language becomes difficult, frustrating and in some instances impossible. The reality is that even though a person is “quiet”...
With approximately one-in-six people over the age of 85 developing a condition associated with dementia, and increasing numbers of younger senior citizens also being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions marked by cognitive decline, more families are...
Watching your parent develop dementia is a very heartbreaking moment and an incredibly hard thing to face as adults. With the month of February being the month of love, we decided to highlight a very special bond of love and that is between mother and child; and...
Few people are aware of the difficulties mealtimes may present for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and those caring for them in the home environment. Ensuring that the nutritional needs of elder people are met is an important aspect...
“Dementia is one of the more significant healthcare burdens facing particularly older members of our community and their families today. Despite this, there is a lack of awareness about dementia in South Africa, and insufficient numbers of medical professionals and...
