A son and daughter share their experience of having a parent diagnosed with dementia
A dementia diagnosis affects the whole family, not just the patient; family members of a Livewell resident speak out about what they have experienced. Learning that a family member has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease affects the entire family...
People with Alzheimer’s require specialised caregiving
It can be really tough on families when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, or any other form of dementia. From learning what the disease is all about and how it affects the loved one, to deciding what the best form of action will be in terms of home care or a...
The role specialised Alzheimer’s nurses play in dementia care
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease that affects the mind, and requires specialised care. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, or loss of intellectual function, among people aged 65 and older (Alzheimer’s Association, 2015)....
Finding the best dementia therapists for your loved one
One of the hardest things in life is seeing your loved one, very often a mother or a father, decline physically and mentally as they get older. This is compounded even further when they receive a dementia diagnosis; it takes its toll on them not only physically and...