Choosing a care facility for my elderly loved one
There are many questions that arise when it comes to looking after our ageing loved ones once they reach the stage where they are no longer able to look after themselves. One of the most frequent, and possibly, most important questions is: “What kind of facility...
What are the moral issues when spouses of dementia patients seek outside relationships?
Being the spouse of someone who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease comes part and parcel with some very complicated feelings. You fell in love with that person, made memories and had full lives together. It is extremely difficult to watch as they slowly forget who...
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...