Finding a suitable care facility for a senior parent or relative is an emotionally challenging endeavour and ranks amongst some of the toughest decisions you will ever have to make. Add to the challenge a terminal disease, physical deterioration and or cognitive...
A new year brings the hopes and promises of many new things, with it comes the goals and resolutions of many people to live a better and more fulfilling life. For your loved ones living with dementia, you or their caregivers may have set aside some goals to work...
Dear Residents, Families, Friends and Colleagues, I am reminded of a powerful sentence that reads “Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 Hours in front of you and what you can do to get closer...
The holidays are full of fun, family and tradition, but for some caregivers and people living with dementia, it can be incredibly stressful. Caregivers can feel anxious, frustrated, and lonely – leading to stress and depression. So, we’ve put togther some tips...
Instantly knowing how to communicate with a person living with dementia isn’t easy but it’s a skill we can learn. Improving your communication skills will help make caregiving less stressful and will likely improve the quality of your relationship with your loved one....
It’s important to know that behaviour issues, depression, anxiety and many other symptoms associated with dementia can be alleviated when your loved one takes part in a balanced programme filled with enjoyable activities. With this in mind, Livewell runs a daily...
