Caregivers West Rand

20/03/2020

Spare a thought for all the dedicated caregivers who are committed to caring for their patients, even in this time of crisis. Whilst taking every measure to protect our patients and ourselves, COVID-19 will not defeat our resolve to provide compassionate and professional care.

We salute all healthcare professionals who are fighting to save lives.

Take care everybody

05/06/2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5HTpmgsRMc&feature=youtu.be

The company’s rheumatoid arthritis drug appeared to reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease by 64 percent. The Washington Post’s Chris Rowland explain...

04/03/2019

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/28/health/alzheimers-genes-discovery-treatment/index.html

An analysis of the genetic makeup of more than 94,000 people in the US and Europe with clinically diagnosed Alzheimer's, led to the discovery of four new genetic variants that increase risk for the disease.

26/01/2019

Blood Test Could Detect Alzheimer's Up To 16 Years Before Symptoms Begin.

The new test looks at a protein found in the blood, that shows brain damage. An increase of this protein indicates brain damage, even before any other symptoms appear.

18/01/2019

Caring for a loved one living with Dementia or Alzheimer's can be tough and, at times, very frustrating. Through it all one must always understand that for them this illness is frightening and just as frustrating, particularly during the onset. Sharing the caregiving burden will help you through these extremely difficult times.

25/09/2018

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