Being the spouse of someone who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease comes part and parcel with some very complicated feelings. You fell in love with that person, made memories and had full lives...

February is the month of love, Valentine’s Day sees many partners spending the day together reminiscing over past memories and cherishing moments they want to remember forever. Our thoughts turn to...

The moment that you find out that either you or a loved one are diagnosed with dementia, it can turn your world around. There is so much you need to learn about the illness, how to treat it, how to...

Just as there is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single almighty brain food can ensure a sharp brain as you age. Nutritionists emphasize that the most important strategy is to follow...

Managing people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia by yourself can be incredibly tough whether you are a family member, or professional carer. With the continuous research into ways to support and...

Dementia affects 5.8 million people in the United States alone, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, so there is a lot of research being focused on finding preventative measures and pinpointing...

Ask anyone caring for a loved one with a serious illness what they do for self-care, and you’ll probably hear laughter in response. Self-care can be tough in the best of circumstances, but it’s...

Marike Coetzee studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch. She graduated in 2012 and has been involved in the elderly care sector for 4 years. She has been working at Livewell...

When you start to suspect that a loved one may be experiencing the symptoms of a condition marked by cognitive decline, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, the first feelings are of...