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...
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder (the chromosome abnormality is acquired at the time of conception) in which a person has extra genes because of extra chromosome 21 material. The syndrome causes delays and limitations in physical and intellectual development. The...
For many of our families, the decision to send their parents to a care facility is always a tough and emotional one to make. Once their loved one is placed in our care however, families are always left feeling positive and reassured. “I believe that it would be better...
