Nov 11, 2020 | Caregiver Support, Dementia Education
Being the sole caregiver of a dependent loved one, particularly of someone who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, can cause constant strain. Taking care of someone full-time affects every aspect of your life as a caregiver, including your own health and wellbeing.... 
Nov 5, 2020 | Dementia Education
Full time caring for a loved one who has dementia can, if you’re not careful, result in caregiver burnout. Being responsible for someone with dementia day in and day out takes a lot of energy and patience, which takes its toll emotionally and mentally. All caregivers... 
Nov 4, 2020 | Dementia Education
The moment that you find out that your loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s, 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... 
Nov 2, 2020 | Dementia Education
As many caregivers are aware, looking after someone with dementia in the home environment can be demanding, particularly when dementia has reached a more advanced stage. For this reason, Livewell has developed a special programme for caregivers who may feel that they... 
Oct 29, 2020 | Dementia Education
It is quite normal for an aging loved one to forget things from time to time or even repeat stories that they’ve told you before. While these may be symptoms of getting older, how do you know that it’s not something more serious? There are some signs that you can look... 
Oct 15, 2020 | Dementia Education
While full-time caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be rewarding, it can also be all-consuming. It takes its toll both mentally and physically on carers. The pandemic has also made it that much harder by isolating Alzheimer’s carers from their...