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Using the Montessori method for dementia

Generally, when people think of the Montessori method of education, they think of an approach used for small children. However, when…

4 min readMar 2, 2021

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Using the Montessori method for dementia

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Tips for talking to someone with dementia and Alzheimer’s

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

4 min readFeb 26, 2021

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Tips for talking to someone with dementia and Alzheimer’s

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What services do Alzheimer’s and dementia care facilities offer?

People with dementia and Alzheimer’s require specialised care. Whilst there are many nursing homes, retirement villages and frail care…

3 min readFeb 23, 2021

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What services do Alzheimer’s and dementia care facilities offer?

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What you need to know about dementia and diabetes

While there is no proven direct link between diabetes being a direct causal factor of dementia, the number of type 2 diabetes and dementia…

3 min readFeb 10, 2021

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What you need to know about dementia and diabetes

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Do you understand the different stages of dementia?

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

3 min readJan 29, 2021

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Do you understand the different stages of dementia?

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When is the right time to move your loved one into a private dementia care home?

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…

2 min readJan 28, 2021

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When is the right time to move your loved one into a private dementia care home?

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What are your Alzheimer’s and dementia care options?

People living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease need high-level and specialised care to maintain and preserve their quality of life as…

1 min readJan 27, 2021

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What are your Alzheimer’s and dementia care options?

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Long term care options for someone with dementia

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…

3 min readDec 10, 2020

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Long term care options for someone with dementia

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Dementia care options for caregivers who need a break

Caring for a person with dementia is extremely demanding. No matter how great a caregiver you are, eventually, you’re going to need a…

2 min readNov 25, 2020

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Dementia care options for caregivers who need a break

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5 memory care activities you can do at home

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…

3 min readNov 5, 2020

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5 memory care activities you can do at home

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Livewell Estates are a specialist family of dementia and Alzheimer’s care facilities based in South Africa, specialising in personalised and tailored care.

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