July 2, 2020
There are so many different types of senior care options, choosing between them can be somewhat challenging. This guide is designed to provide useful insights into the offerings, benefits and potential disadvantages of each option depending on your loved one’s needs.
July 2, 2020
There comes a time in life when the elderly are no longer able care for themselves. Frail care can provide the professional support and assistance they need with everything from personal hygiene and nutrition to mobility, companionship and comfort in a safe and fully equipped environment. If you’re thinking about frail care for an elderly loved one, consider these facts to help you make a more informed decision.
June 5, 2020
It’s well known that people who don’t maintain connections with friends, family and society tend to experience a higher rate of chronic and life-limiting health problems. This is especially true for people who suffer from an increased risk of loneliness and isolation as they head into their sixties and beyond. Senior communal living offers many benefits to avoid these issues. Totalcare takes a closer look at them here.
June 3, 2020
Hogeweyk Dementia Village in the Netherlands is the first of its kind, offering a secure gated community where residents with dementia can live a seemingly normal life in a familiar lifestyle setting. Find out more about it in the South African context, and how we are bringing the concept to life at Ikaria in our Belenois Retirement Village.