Why self-care is important for dementia caregivers?
Ask anyone caring for a loved one with a serious illness what they do for self-care, and you’ll probably hear laughter in response. Self-care can be tough in the best of circumstances, but it’s especially difficult for people who spend the majority of their time...
Marike Coetzee, Occupational Therapist at Livewell, chats about dementia day care
Marike Coetzee studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch. She graduated in 2012 and has been involved in the elderly care sector for 4 years. She has been working at Livewell since 2017 and is responsible for ensuring that the residents living...
Specialist Alzheimer’s support is available for families with diagnosed loved ones
When you start to suspect that a loved one may be experiencing the symptoms of a condition marked by cognitive decline, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, the first feelings are of helplessness and fear. These are completely normal reactions as it is difficult...
Clinical psychologist, Anton Böhmer talks about diagnosing dementia
Anton is a Clinical Psychologist, based in Stellenbosch, with a strong interest in neuro-/cognitive psychology, especially in the early identification of dementia. He is also the host of Wie is Ek?, a radio program on RSG that discusses multiple psychological and...