Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging at best. Patients with dementia related to Alzheimer's and other diseases have a lost connection between brain cells making it more difficult to remember things, communicate, think clearly and take care of themselves. Dementia can even cause changes in a person's behaviour and personality.

Not all families remain in close proximity of each other their entire lives. In fact, more often than not, families are scattered across the country. And while the advancements in technology make it possible to "see" each other via Skype or video calls, life can still get lonely. Especially, if you are older and less mobile.

We often place people with disabilities in one category but the truth is that every disabled person is different. Not only do they face different challenges, but they also require different care. And since the care they need varies considerably, finding the best solution for every individual will require a thorough assessment and evaluation of available resources.

When it comes to mobility aids, it's safe to say that one size doesn't fit all. What will work for some might not work for the next person. To top it off, your loved one might need some convincing before they agree to actually use a mobility aid.

If you’ve had or do have children, you’ll know just how much it means to you to feel that your child is in good hands with the person who stands in for you when you’re not able to be there.

At some point your parent living with Parkinson’s disease is going to need assistance with some of the basics of daily life, but, if he or she is still living in their own home, a little help in the form of a caregiver trained in disabled care will make a great difference. Whether for a few hours a day or a few days a week, this may be all they need to continue living alone.

Having the conversation with your parent about# home care is never going to be an easy one, for you or for your parent.  It brings home to your parent the true extent of losing their independence as a result of failing health or recent disability.

Finding top trained caregivers in South Africa may sound like it’s a simple matter, but it’s not, especially because false CV’s and references are so easy to manufacture in our technological world.