As your loved one’s memory declines, or as the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease become too much for the family or caregivers to handle, you will have to make the decision to place them in...

"Care needs to be just as important as treatment. Older people should be adequately valued and listened to and treated with compassion, dignity and respect at all times. They need to be cared for by...

Suppose your loved one is living with dementia, and you are struggling with the decision as to whether it is better to care for them at home or to place them in a private dementia care home/...

Finding out that someone close to you has dementia and then coping with it daily can be distressing for everyone involved. It can be particularly challenging explaining things to children and young...

A person with dementia may find eating difficult. Loss of appetite, loss of memory and problems with judgement can cause difficulties with food, eating and nutrition. Your loved one may forget how...

Dementia is the term used to describe a set of symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by the disease. Most of us are at least somewhat familiar with Alzheimer’s disease. It is the most...

The end-of-year holidays are sometimes called the “silly season”, but they could just as easily be called the “stressful season”. As joyful as it can be to bring the family together to celebrate, or...

Mental healthcare is a sector that has long been neglected in the South African context. Some experts say that it has even been treated as an insignificant part of the health sector. This has all...

For many people, the holidays are a joyful time of year. But for people with dementia, their families, and their caregivers, the holidays can pose special challenges. Family members want to enjoy...