What started with three residents has grown into a big home offering specialised care, community and dignity for people living with dementia. Inside Resthill Memory Care’s mission to redefine dementia support | Rekord
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Aggression in dementia is a common and complex issue characterised by physical or verbal actions directed towards others or objects, often stemming from the individual’s cognitive and behavioural changes. It can be a challenging symptom for caregivers to manage and requires...
With the festive season behind us and “back-to-school” and back to work for many in South Africa, reality stares us in the face. Some have huge dents in their budget from constant partying in the past month, empty fridges...
DIS LENTE OP RESTHILL Vir ‘n wyle het ons haar dopgehou, maar dit is soos die Ingelse se, “A waiting kettle never boils”. Sy het gesit. Elke dag het ek afgestap na haar hok maar sy het gesit. En...
There is great excitement at Resthill. Mamma Mia is in town and it has to be seen. BUT……. Our greatest ABBA fan is Lily. Quickly bought tickets before they sell out, so that Lilly can also see Mamma Mia. ...
By Katy Koop | March 26th, 2024 Should you wish to rather listen to the interview, please visit the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/40PqSAdetlQ Seizures, cognitive decline, and dementia are linked. Neurologist Dr. Ifrah Zawar joins Being Patient Live Talks to explain...
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...
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...
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...