After discovering a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s normal to not know how to approach future communication. …

People with dementia and Alzheimer’s require specialised care. Whilst there are many nursing homes, retirement villages and frail care options available for seniors, people living with memory loss disorders need specialised care that only an Alzheimer’s facility can offer. …

While there is no proven direct link between diabetes being a direct causal factor of dementia, the number of type 2 diabetes and dementia is rising. Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is increasing due to multiple reasons. Sugary and fatty diets, little exercise and obesity all play a role in…

The word ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving, language and other cognitive impairments. …

Caring for a parent or senior loved one can take a toll on both a family caregiver and their loved ones — especially if they have been diagnosed with dementia. …

People living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease need high-level and specialised care to maintain and preserve their quality of life as well as ensure their safety. Family members typically care for loved ones with early-stage and mid-stage Alzheimer’s, but the effects of the disease can overwhelm them when it reaches the later stages. This is the time when professional Alzheimer’s care options are often sought after. There are many different types of Alzheimer’s care options ranging from home care services, live-in care to professional care. Knowing which Alzheimer’s care option is best for your loved one can be very confusing, intimidating and emotional. The disease stage and your loved one’s specific care needs will determine what type of Alzheimer’s care option you choose.

When you’re taking care of a parent or loved one who has dementia, you want to know that you’re making the right choices for them. Many families are able to take care of them in the early stages of the disease, but as it progresses the challenges start to mount…

Caring for a person with dementia is extremely demanding. No matter how great a caregiver you are, eventually, you’re going to need a break. Taking a break to prevent caregiver burnout and to practice self-care is crucial. Many caregivers prolong taking a break due to their own unrealistic expectations of…

The Covid-19 pandemic has got us all cooped up at home to practice social distancing, for our own safety and the safety of our more vulnerable members of society like the aged and sickly. It has wreaked havoc on everybody’s mental health, but for those who are giving full-time care…