The lessons my mother’s dementia has taught me

The lessons my mother’s dementia has taught me

Watching your parent develop dementia is a very heartbreaking moment and an incredibly hard thing to face as adults. With the month of February being the month of love, we decided to highlight a very special bond of love and that is between mother and child; and...
Overcoming dining difficulties associated with dementia

Overcoming dining difficulties associated with dementia

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...
Livewell Villages launch Dementia Conversations

Livewell Villages launch Dementia Conversations

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,...
The importance of classical music and dementia

The importance of classical music and dementia

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...