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Dementia Resources from our blog
Planning for your future: Have you considered the possibility of dementia?
With nearly 10 million new cases of dementia diagnosed globally each year1, planning for the possibility of developing dementia is increasingly becoming a concern for people who are still in the...
Understanding the 10 warning signs and symptoms of dementia
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of dementia, a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms -...
Music and its role in dementia care therapy
When it comes to some of the dementia care therapies that have a positive impact on those living with dementia, music has always been understood to be a great tool to use. Scientists and researchers...
Female dementia therapists talk about caregiving
Research from around the world shows that in patients with dementia, women actually outnumber men two to one. Additionally, we know that 66% of caregivers around the world are women. Yes,...
The role of the female caregiver in dementia care
August is Women's month and we would like to use this opportunity to highlight the important role female caregivers play in caregiving. When you think of dementia and dementia care, the first thing...
Are you in need of dementia health and information services?
Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills, severe enough to reduce a person’s ability...
When is it time to move my loved one from a nursing home to a specialised dementia care facility?
Reputable nursing homes are fully equipped to take care of the elderly and the sickly, which is why many of us are confident in our decision to move aging loved ones into one of these facilities;...
End of life care for people with dementia
As they reach the end of life, people who have been living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease present specific challenges for those who care for them. While dementia is a gradual deterioration for...
A son and daughter share their experience of having a parent diagnosed with dementia
A dementia diagnosis affects the whole family, not just the patient; family members of a Livewell resident speak out about what they have experienced. Learning that a family member has been...