10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain
10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain Positive, everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer’s and dementia. Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain. Take charge of your brain health today — it’s never too […]
Eastern Cape Dementia Training April & May 2024
We will address practical solutions to the challenges that you are facing in caring for a person with dementia or supporting their families. The workshop will be interactive and focus on practical exercises, role plays, and sharing skills and information that family members, caregivers and professionals can apply to support groups, long-term care homes, and […]
Is it typical for people with dementia to sleep a lot during the day?
People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend much time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person. It is quite common for a person with dementia, especially in the later stages, to spend […]
Dementia Training: Western Cape 4 June 2024
Dementia training hosted by Utopia ACVV residential facility for older persons Limited space, only 15 seats available Address: 171 Pastorie Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600 Date: June 4, 2024 registration: 08:30 for 09:00-15:00 R500 per person, to be paid on registration. R30 to be paid to Utopia for tea and coffee Please bring your own […]
Dementia: When to call on Professional Care?
When is it time for a person with dementia to get professional care? In SA, there are two options available: Home-based care. Facility care. Lots of questions arose from our consultations with families living with a person with dementia. Question of how can we trust other people with our loved one with the disease? ADASA […]
Dementia Training KZN: 3 April 2024
One-day dementia training for Caregivers. This training is targeted at caregivers who care for those living with dementia. Course Content: • Understanding Dementia • The Person Living with Dementia • Compassionate Communication • Dementia Behaviours • Dementia Friendly Home Environment • Meaningful Stimulation Activities • End-of-Life Care • Caregiver Wellbeing Date: Wednesday, 3 April 2024 […]
Challenging Behaviours: Mood Disorders
Challenging Behaviours: Mood Disorders Mood disorders in individuals with dementia can indeed be perplexing. Most people do not understand that we have very little or no control over our moods, making it impossible for the person with dementia to understand or control their moods. Let’s delve into why this complexity arises: Brain Changes: Dementia affects […]
Eastern Cape Workshop No1: 4 April 2024
Payment must be made on registering. Please register with the below link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetbrieNC6-7ymANZ8B4-nkY72GAECyA9AKVcgt9WpEJsy1Pw/viewform
Hope keeps you going
Hope keeps you going Hope: a one-syllable word that will keep you going when all the other more impressive words have failed to sustain you. According to BMC Geriatrics, a significant positive relationship has been found between hope and well-being in family caregivers of persons with dementia living in the community. Caring for a person […]
Challenging Behaviours: Confusion
Challenging Behaviours: Confusion What does it look like? During the early stages of dementia, your loved one may have trouble finding words to describe their feelings, or they may forget new information. Confusion tends to worsen into middle-stage dementia; your loved one may forget who you are, where they are, where they live, what year […]