Few people are aware of the difficulties mealtimes may present for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and those caring for them in the home environment. Ensuring that the nutritional needs of elder people are met is an important aspect...
“Dementia is one of the more significant healthcare burdens facing particularly older members of our community and their families today. Despite this, there is a lack of awareness about dementia in South Africa, and insufficient numbers of medical professionals and...
Livewell Villages, Bryanston has developed a ‘sensory room’, an innovative new international concept in the care of people with dementia, where light, textures, movement, sound and décor are used to create a calming, familiar and comforting environment. “The idea...
We are excited to announce the launch of Dementia Conversations, our new Support Group event format. Our traditional support groups received high attendance levels and engagement during the past few years. The support groups remain to be an appropriate setting, where,...
Music has always been an integral part in the holistic treatment of patients with a wide variety of ailments, however recent research over the last couple of years has unveiled some incredible insight into its effects on people with dementia. Classical music, in...
Many people associate elderly residential care facilities with a disconnect from family life, both for their elderly relative and the family members who may no longer be able to provide them with the level of care they require in the home environment. In today’s...
