Dementia’s early symptoms are subtle and ambiguous, and they may not be noticeable right away. Having a loved one experience the symptoms of dementia, both with and without a diagnosis, can be...

The main purpose of frail care is to take care of your elderly loved ones. As a person ages, their care habits can change. At some point, assistance with personal care may be needed. This could be...

"I like it when people remember that I'm a person, not just a person with Alzheimer's."-.Sally Hepworth Today, on Women's Day, we would like to reflect on the huge impact dementia has on women...

While this might not be obvious initially, research has shown that more women develop dementia in their lifetimes than their male counterparts. Globally, women with dementia outnumber men 2 to 1....

Families with loved ones affected by dementia understand how challenging it can be to look after them and provide the support that they need. All loved ones have the best intentions: to take care of...

When a loved one is unable to look after themselves and needs additional care, it is natural to start thinking of moving them into a nursing home. However, if your loved one has been diagnosed with...

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...

Visiting your loved ones who are living with dementia, especially in a long-term dementia care facility, can elicit various emotions. It can be a very rewarding and joyful experience, or it may...

Families requiring private frail care for an elderly loved one are encouraged to visit Livewell Estates. Our estates are located in Somerset West and Bryanston. Families requiring 24-hour nursing...