A humorous piece about Dementia by Daniela Russo – published on LinkedIn So imagine this: an ancient world. No MRI. No PET scan. No OT. No speech therapist. Not even a brain emoji. Someone sees a person struggling with...
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Family day at Resthill is a BIG event. Twice a year, we try to bring as many of our residents’ families as possible to spend the day with us at Resthill. It goes with lots of food, starters, salads,...
September 17, 2025 Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help protect the ageing brain, according to a new report. The study found that people who reported a higher sense of purpose in their lives were about...
Aggression in dementia isa 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...
It all started with a tremendous thunderstorm on Sunday night. I was sitting upright in my bed, comforting Gaya, my cat, as she is as scared of the thunder as I am. A few times, it felt as though...
Def. according to Webster: “a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society” In other words, a group of people who understand one another’s emotions, anxieties, pain, loss of a loved one,...
The First MRI Study of Kids’ Brains and Digital Media Use ByMatt Villano| May 1st, 2025 Paediatrician and brain researcher Dr. John Hutton discusses the impact of screen time on children’s brains. Screens are everywhere in modern society. The...
Expand, expand, grow your business. This is typically what “business experts” tell small business owners. You have to expand, you have to grow your business. Our kitchen, serving 32 plus people, was situated in our Burkei home, which was...
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...
Dit is alweer sulke tyd. Die inwoners het vroeg al by die kantoordeur kom vra wanneer word die kersbome opgesit. Daar word geskarrel. Stoordeure is oopgegooi en groot trommels oorlopens toe vol van kersversierings is uitgehaal en aangedra na...