With the World Health Organization reporting that there are approximately 50 million people living with dementia worldwide, and nearly 10 million new cases every year, many health authorities believe that dementia cases are on the increase globally. With an...
The phrase ‘Fake News’ has been everywhere this year, but untruths about dementia and dementia research have been around for many years. It seems that every day we see a headline, story or social media post claiming that something ‘cures’ or ‘causes’ dementia. But...
“Care givers are often the casualties, the hidden victims. No one sees the sacrifices they make.” (Judith L. London) Woven deep into one’s being is the love for a spouse or a parent – that someone who we’ve spent a lifetime with, being cared for or cared by. in...
There is no known cure for dementia, a syndrome that erodes memory and cognitive function. Preserving and promoting quality of life for people living with this condition is a key focus of dementia care, and sensory stimulation can help to rekindle memories and provide...
Livewell Villages, Occupational Therapist Corlia Schutte, was recently interviewed on Radio 702 to discuss dementia. You can listen to the radio interview by clicking on the clip below.
Caring for a person with dementia is extremely demanding. The aim of respite care is to provide some relief for carers, and support them in having a break from their caring responsibilities, to look after their own health and wellbeing. Setting up a respite care...
