Oct 10, 2024 | Dementia Education, Nutrition, Preventative Dementia Care
As we age, it’s normal to experience some memory decline, but in some cases, this can lead to more serious cognitive issues like dementia. One key factor that contributes to cognitive decline is oxidative stress, a process that damages cells, including brain cells.... 
Oct 9, 2023 | Dementia Education, Preventative Dementia Care
As the ageing population grows, understanding the risk factors and potential causes of dementia becomes increasingly crucial. One emerging area of research from a recent study published in JAMA suggests that a sedentary lifestyle, characterised by minimal physical... 
Oct 3, 2022 | Dementia Education, Preventative Dementia Care
Dementia is a growing problem worldwide, with an estimated 47.5 million cases in 2015 and projected to rise to over 131 million by 2050. The good news is that we can help decrease our risk of developing dementia through lifestyle choices like diet. In this blog post,... 
Jun 3, 2021 | Dementia Education, Preventative Dementia Care
A Mediterranean-style diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes and cereals, and low in red meat and sugar. Instead of regular consumption of red meat, this diet opts for oily fish. The diet also largely cuts out alcohol, sugar and saturated fats. According to... 
Jan 8, 2021 | Dementia Education, Preventative Dementia Care
The SARS-CoV-2 virus brought with it a flurry of panic in the early days of the pandemic. As South Africa and the world have moved through a first wave, a resurgence and a second wave, epidemiologists have churned out as much information about the virus to help keep... 
Oct 28, 2019 | Dementia Education, Preventative Dementia Care
Keeping your brain and body active, challenged, and well-nourished are three of your best defences against developing dementia When you’re planning your well-deserved retirement, one of the last things you want to consider is the threat of being diagnosed with...