Witnessing a loved one show symptoms of dementia is one of the most difficult experiences you can go through, especially when it’s a parent. You are confronted with the frailty of someone you...

It’s never easy to admit when it’s time to move your loved one into a private frail care facility. When making the decision to choose frail care, it's important to remember that your elderly loved...

People with memory loss problems such as Alzheimer's require specialised memory care. Whilst there are many nursing homes, retirement villages and frail care options available for seniors, people...

Moving a loved one to a dementia care facility can be an exhausting and emotionally challenging process. Your first few visits may be uncomfortable. Your loved one may be angry with you or you may...

Creating the right living environment for people with dementia is extremely important to their well-being and safety. A successful dementia-friendly environment can help prevent confusion and reduce...

When faced with the job of choosing the best long-term private frail care home for a parent with dementia or Alzheimer's, adult children frequently ask themselves “How do I even begin?”. This is...

When a member of your family is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia, the impact on the rest of your family can be devastating. Anger, fear, frustration, and grief are...

Dementia is a scary diagnosis; however, it does not have to be a dark and mysterious power that haunts your loved one's every move. After a dementia diagnosis, there is still enough joy to be...

When caring for the frail and elderly, it's important to note that good health habits can make a difference even to seniors who are prone to illness or have not made their health a priority in the...