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By the late middle to end stages of Alzheimer’s disease, many loved ones have trouble eating and drinking. This is in part because of a lack of interest in food or missing hunger pangs, and also because choking becomes a constant potential hazard. As the power of the mind to send messages to systems that […]
As the caregiver you forge ahead on this windy journey known as Alzheimer’s disease, trying to maintain strength and courage within yourself and also trying to keep things relatively normal for your loved one. If Tuesday card games are a regular event, you want to keep going, not just for the socialization of your loved […]
You are what you eat. Fuel your brain with the right foods to boost mental stamina and improve memory and learning. Did you know that even though your brain is the body’s command centre, it only accounts for about two percent of your total body weight? If you eat the right amount of calories to […]
As the caregiver, son, daughter, spouse, friend, or relative of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, there are many difficult decisions to be made. In the best of situations close relatives or perhaps the entire family have gathered to discuss the probability of upcoming choices. The loved one, the victim of the disease, is also […]
Just as with a toddler, it seems that the second you step into the car or a restaurant, it is time to go to the bathroom when you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. While it has gotten a little easier with more locations offering “Family Restrooms” that are bigger and allow […]
Is your enthusiasm and good intentions of sticking to your New Year’s resolutions wearing off? The optimism and revitalisation that most of us experience at the start of the year often fade when day to day worries and pressures begin to cloud our focus and weaken our resolve. Worrying about smoking when your friends offer […]
Some things change but others don’t, and that’s certainly true if you’re reminiscing about the ‘old days’ in regards to European transport contracts. So, following the lead of TV shows like the BBC’s “Life on Mars”, let’s time-travel back to transport in 1973 – with a European flavour. European communications Transport contracts involving European work […]
African safari holidays are among the most popular adventure holidays available, and with so much to offer the wildlife lover on this continent it is easy to see why. Every country is home to a unique and diverse environment, and the continent as a whole hosts some of our planet’s most incredible animal, plant and […]
If you are an avid wildlife lover, African safari tours should definitely be on your adventure holiday agenda. Whether you would prefer to sleep under the stars in the bush or in a more comfortable lodge in one of the game parks, there will be a holiday to suit. Kenya and Tanzania A good proportion […]
The star of all Tiger tours is, naturally, the iconic big cat of the Indian subcontinent. But it is not the only mammal wildlife enthusiasts can hope to observe across India and West Nepal’s national parks and reserves. Both countries are home to a wide variety of mammal species, which the expert naturalists guiding Tiger […]