Dementia can be a difficult subject to talk about, especially when you are trying to explain the condition to a child. You might wonder when you should talk to them and what you should say, or you...

The World Health Organisation describes the last stage of the dementia disease process saying, “the late stage of dementia is one of near-total (inter)dependence and inactivity. Memory disturbances...

“Many think it is the disease that causes us to withdraw, and to some extent, I believe this is true. But, for many of us, we withdraw because we are not provided with meaningful opportunities that...

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are both neurological illnesses and share some similarities.  Both diseases are caused by damaged brain cells, can involve dementia, as well as depression, anxiety,...

Caring for a parent ageing in place is a complex task. When dementia care is part of the picture, it becomes a lot more difficult. Cognitive and behavioural changes from dementia can occur...

Many cancer patients desperately want to be at home, preferring the support of a nurse at home or other home care assistance provided by family. Being surrounded by comfortable and familiar things...

We’ve heard the saying “use it or lose it”. This isn’t just an old wives’ tale, it is sound advice for all of us to remember as we age. Both our physical and cognitive functioning abilities can slide....

We often hear about the sacrifices carers make to provide in home care for their loved ones, but we don’t hear enough about the benefits of being a carer. Whether family or professional, providing...

Providing long distance care for the elderly brings many conflicting emotions. You know you are doing something good for a loved one, and simultaneously feel guilty because you live so far away. That...