Forget me not – being there for your spouse with memory loss
February is the month of love, Valentine’s Day sees many partners spending the day together reminiscing over past memories and cherishing moments they want to remember forever. Our thoughts turn to those loving partners and spouses who care for someone living with...
What makes Livewell the ideal place for specialised dementia care
The moment that you find out that either you or a loved one are diagnosed with dementia, it can turn your world around. There is so much you need to learn about the illness, how to treat it, how to provide the right kind of environment that is safe and suited to...
Can dementia be prevented?
Dementia has become a rapidly growing public health problem that affects about 50 million people around the world. There are almost 10 million new cases every year, which threatens to triple by 2030. As medicine and access to healthcare become better and more...
5 memory boosting foods your diet needs
Just as there is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single almighty brain food can ensure a sharp brain as you age. Nutritionists emphasize that the most important strategy is to follow a healthy dietary pattern that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables,...