As your loved ones enter their golden years you may be starting to think about the type of care and environment they might need as the years progress. This becomes increasingly more important if they have an illness or mobility problems, such as might arise should...
Senior living options are looking a lot more glamorous these days. In a recent New York Times story, senior living communities with emphasis on luxury are rising in popularity around the United States. Similarly in South Africa a range of options are becoming...
Leading a physically active lifestyle can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of people with dementia. This month we speak to Physiotherapist, Shelly Gardiner about the importance of physical activity. Tell us more about yourself and what you do I’m a...
When the time comes to make care arrangements for your loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, you will have a few options at your disposal. You might consider home care, or employing a live-in Dementia care nurse, or possibly consider Specialised Care. They...
Dementia is a rapidly growing public health problem affecting around 50 million people around the world. There are nearly 10 million new cases every year and this figure is set to triple by 2030. Dementia is a major cause of disability and dependency among older...
Maintaining fitness and eating a balanced diet is a well-known way to stay physically healthy as you age, but what can you do to help protect yourself against mental disease? Less is known about what to do and how to reduce the chance of you being diagnosed with...