Five ways of keeping your mind active as you age
When we age, our brain shrinks and blood flow within it slows down. The brain loses volume, causing a loss of some nerve cell connection. This can lead to more frequent memory lapses. Memory and other cognitive changes can be frustrating, but the good news is that you can learn how to keep your mind […]
Joyce celebrates her 104th birthday
STAYING true to yourself, having a positive attitude and being active – this is how you get to live a long life, says Joyce Swingburn, a resident at Nazareth Care Port Elizabeth, who celebrated her 104th birthday on November 26. In the short time that Nazareth Care Port Elizabeth has learnt to know her; Joyce’s […]
Seven of the best exercises for seniors
Active ageing is currently a buzz term – and for good reason. Keeping your mind – and body! – active will help to preserve good health and quality of life. Exercise has a host of benefits for ageing adults and the elderly. It can help to prevent common diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, […]
Outing ideas for seniors
Spring is in full bloom and the weather is lovely – it is the perfect time of year to take an ageing loved one on an outing … Getting out and enjoying interactions with others and with nature is important at any age, but perhaps even more so for older adults, in whom social isolation […]
Ten early warning signs of dementia
Dementia is a general term for the loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other cognitive abilities that is so severe that it interferes with daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia mostly affects older adults, but it is not a part of normal ageing. Although there is currently no cure for […]
Maintaining quality of life
Thanks to advancements in medical care, we are on average living longer than ever before. In theory this should translate into many golden years of blissful and well-earned rest and relaxation. However, if you are taking care of an ageing loved one, you could probably testify that, in practice, many who reach retirement age find […]
140 Years of Caring, celebrating the Sisters of Nazareth
Victoire Larmenier, foundress of the Sisters of Nazareth, opened the first Nazareth House in 1857 in Hammersmith, England, at the request of Cardinal Wiseman, Archbishop of Westminster. This was to address the growing problem of orphans, abandoned children and frail elderly who were homeless and neglected in the large cities of Victorian times. By the […]
6 Tips to be a better carer
If you are taking care of an elderly parent or an ageing spouse, we salute you. We know you care for them with a heart full of love and gratitude, but we also know that the task can be daunting and stressful. Whether you take care of a senior on a full-time basis or just […]
What type of care is right for you?
It can be stressful and overwhelming to make decisions for or with ageing loved ones about their future living arrangements, especially if it becomes apparent that they need additional care. Should you opt for home-based care or is an assisted living setting a better idea? The answer is complex and depends a lot on the […]
How to get your elderly parent to move
We often get asked how to navigate the delicate and sensitive process of moving your loved one to a care facility, this could come with many challenges. Whilst it’s important to manage expectations, one needs to understand the fears and thought processes around it too. How does one approach the sensitive nature of facilitating a […]