Introduction Dementia is a challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and the importance of providing meaningful and engaging activities for individuals living with dementia cannot be overstated. While there is no cure for dementia, various therapies and...
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On a regular basis we receive a mailer from Deborah Kan from Being Patient. This week (10 July 2023) included the below beautiful, but powerful essay written by Deborah’s friend about her father’s rapid decline, and death, within a...
Introduction As society ages and life expectancy continues to rise, the issue of elderly abuse has become a growing concern. Elderly abuse refers to any form of mistreatment or neglect that occurs to individuals aged 60 and above, often...
WHY SHOULD WE ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA? Engaging in activities is highly significant for people living with dementia for several reasons. Here are some key points highlighting the importance of activities in dementia care: WHAT...
Difficulties in area of language are a common symptom in people with dementia. Those communication difficulties are a consequence of nerve cell failure, and a person with dementia should not be blamed for the symptoms that arise. People with...
At Resthill we have care dogs. Dogs that will come into the office and put its head in your lap when they know you are having a bad or hard day or that you are just a bit off. ...
Elke jaar doen ons in-diens opleiding met ons werknemers en tot dusver was dit merendeels opleiding met ons versorgers met betrekking tot dementia. Hierdie jaar lyk die program egter heel anders. In die eerste plek het ons ons werknemers...
A big part of what I do at Resthill is research. Research in what is best practices for memory care facilities, how can we improve our services, how can we up-scale our kitchen, where to buy linen, green cleaning...
Did you watch Downton Abbey? Can you remember the hustle and bustle in preparation for any function, Christmas, weddings, birthdays? Everyone was running around, up and down the stairs, flowers here, decorations there, more tables, moved the furniture. It...
MYTH REALITY Memory loss is a natural part of ageing. As people age, it’s normal to have occasional memory problems, such as forgetting the name of a person you’ve recently met. However, dementia is more than occasional memory...