
Newsflash: Download the new WHO Academy’s new COVID-19 mobile learning app
We are delighted to share with you first access to the WHO Academy’s new COVID-19 mobile learning app that is targeted specifically to health workers! While WHO has not yet made a formal announcement, we wanted you to be able to download it now and share with your colleagues, co-students and with young health workers […]

Covid-19: The Brenthurst Residence Promise
THE BRENTHURST RESIDENCE PROMISE WE PUT OUR RESIDENTS FIRST Dear Friends and Family members As the country is reeling from the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we would like to set your mind at ease – our commitment has always been to our resident’s health and safety first. Currently, we remain open to everyone, except […]

Can Coffee Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s?
By Phil Gutis | December 11th, 2019 Can that morning cup of coffee actually help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? A new report from the Institute on Scientific Information on Coffee in Europe offers a balanced look at the science behind coffee and caffeine, and finds no clear evidence whether coffee can actually help prevent neurodegenerative disease. A news release about the reports […]

7 Steps to take when your aging parents need help
If your aging parents need help to stay safe and healthy, you might be unsure about how to handle the situation. Figuring out their needs, understanding the options, and making decisions can feel overwhelming. Focusing on something concrete helps you feel more in control of the situation. Use these 7 steps to turn the vague […]

A Third Of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable With Lifestyle Changes, Expert Says
By Lecia Bushak | October 31st, 2019 Both Parkinson’s disease and dementia were ravaging the brain and behavior of actor Robin Williams before his death, but at the time, he didn’t realize he had the latter. Despite the fact that the signs of this combination can be confusing, the double diagnosis of Parkinson’s and dementia impacts a […]

When is memory loss more than just forgetfulness?
Those ‘senior moments’ may creep up on you as you get older, but how can you tell if slips in memory are a normal part of ageing or a sign of something else? By Kate Corr Could this be you? You keep forgetting where you’ve placed your keys, you walk around the supermarket trying to […]

A wonderful day in the life of one of our residents
We were deeply touched by the recent interaction of one of our lovely residents and her little sheep. Ms JMK used to be a ballerina and a teacher and is now showing fairly advanced brain changes. On this particular day, she was complaining about being cold. The little sheep is a microwaveable bean bag which […]

Looking Beyond Drugs to Treat Aggression in Dementia Patients
By Lecia Bushak | October 17th, 2019 While forgetfulness and cognitive decline are the main defining symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the conditions are also often riddled with behavioral issues and aggression, which can be burdensome for both patients and caregivers. Certain drugs, like antipsychotics, can be used to treat these behavioral issues, or at least ease […]

Japan’s ‘Restaurant of Mistaken Orders’ Hires People with Dementia
In Tokyo, Japan, a restaurant aims to change stereotypes and raise awareness about dementia by hiring servers with the condition. Known as the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, its goal is to create an open and welcoming community for people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s, and to help keep them integrated in society. There are some […]

Careworkers Recognition Memorandum presented by SAAHA: 1 October 2019 at 12:00
The attached CAREWORKERS RECOGNITION MEMORANDUM is to be handed to the DSD Portfolio Committee at the Parliament Building (Visitors Gate) at 12:00 on 1 October 2019 (International Older Persons day). MEMORANDUM LINK We would like to invite everybody who has a concern in this matter to join us in a Peaceful gathering for the day […]

5 Proven Ways To Make Life Better for Dementia Patients
By Emily Woodruff Dementia is not a disease that just takes away memories. It steals a person’s ability to communicate and perform everyday tasks, like getting dressed. When loved ones can no longer communicate their needs, it can be hard to know how to make their lives easier. A new study has found proven ways […]

What Are the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Scientists continue to unravel the complex brain changes involved in the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. It seems likely that damage to the brain starts a decade or more before memory and other cognitive problems appear. During this preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease, people seem to be symptom-free, but toxic changes are taking place […]