Improved post-diagnostic information and support is recognised in Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy as one of two key service delivery areas in which immediate change is required. There is clear evidence that high quality post diagnostic support, provided over an...
We had the privilege of having Amanda I’ons (Registered dietician) at our Somerset West support group on the 26th of July 2017, to talk about the nutritional needs and considerations of someone living with dementia. Please find some information and tips below that she...
At times, we get so fixated on the diagnosis that we tend to forget about the emotional wellbeing of the person with the diagnosis. It is vital to them that we remind them of who they are during the moderate to severe stages of the disease and that we tap into their...
At a recent dementia support group there was a general feeling that more loved ones with Dementia preferred a smaller room when moving into a facility. Families of persons with Dementia usually prefer the bigger rooms, but is this always the best option? Depending...
We were fortunate to have Lizzie Booth join us at our Somerset West support group recently. Lizzie works for Trackimo in the Western Cape. The Trackimo device discussed is a compact, lightweight device with long-lasting battery life (3 days) which provides families...
Communication is a complicated and sensitive matter, especially when it involves a vulnerable person with a diagnosis such as dementia or another cognitive impairment. Persons with dementia have trouble expressing what their needs are and therefore involvement and...
