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...
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...