by admin | Aug 25, 2019 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
There are plenty of studies supporting the fact that the card game of bridge helps to promote better mental health – and more, that it can aid the brain when it comes to conditions like dementia. (NCBI; MedicalNewsToday; AARP; Alzheimer’s SA) Considering this, can the...
by admin | May 13, 2019 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
Contract bridge is one of the most popular card games of all time, and there are thousands of players in South Africa as well as hundreds of clubs that new and veteran players can join if they want to partner up with someone and play a game – but contract bridge is...
by admin | Feb 14, 2019 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
The STRiDE project’s full title is Strengthening Responses to Dementia in Developing Countries. The project will run for 4 years – it launched in 2018 and will end in December 2021. The project is funded by the UK Research Council – Global Challenges...
by admin | Feb 14, 2019 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
Few of us will escape the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease. The grim pay-back from being healthy, wealthy or lucky enough to live into our late 80s and beyond is dementia. One in three – maybe even one in two of us – will then get dementia and forget almost...
by admin | Aug 15, 2017 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Health and Wellbeing
Your health Are you so committed to caregiving tasks that you’ve neglected your own physical, mental, and emotional well-being? The following questions may help you determine if you are putting your health at risk: Do you visit your doctor annually? The best thing you...
by admin | Aug 15, 2017 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Relationships
There is no right way of telling family and friends about a diagnosis of dementia. The decision will depend on the strength of the relationships and the personalities involved. Try to respect the person’s decision about how or whether to tell other people about the...
