“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...
People with Alzheimer’s have a tendency to wander. Left alone for a while, they may get up and walk around aimlessly, creating headaches for caregivers who have to keep up with them. Kenneth Shinozuka saw how his grandfather, who has Alzheimer’s, would wander and how...
Livewell recently hosted our long awaited and anticipated dementia conference. This year’s conference was focused on providing a variety of post diagnostic support to families to main care givers. “Our aim, from the start, was to present a conference that was...
