As with all life-changing events, when a person is diagnosed with dementia, there are many factors to consider and challenges to face. With the progression of dementia, one loses one’s ability to manage finances, often leading to not having the resources to enable...
For those with mild symptoms of dementia, having someone visit who can help out with odd jobs around the house can be a useful way of maintaining independence. Your loved one with dementia may have always been a very independent person, enjoying getting out and about,...
Research has countlessly proven the medical effect animals have on our wellbeing and state of mind. Not only are our furry friends part of our family but they also bring with them health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and heart rates, reducing the stress...
The right nutrition for those living with dementia is extremely important. A recent report produced by Alzheimer’s Disease International highlights “dietary factors across the life course that might increase or decrease the risk of onset of dementia in later life. It...
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...
