Resources
Dietician Services
Liezl Jordaan has been practicing as Dietician for 30 years. She is very passionate about nutrition and the best nutritional care for every person. A nutritional assessment can be done to see if there is a risk of malnutrition or if undernutrition is present. A check...
CMC Emergency Services: Available 24/7 for Your Peace of Mind
At Dewcare, your safety and well-being are our top priorities. We understand that emergencies can happen at any time, which is why we’re proud to offer our clients 24/7 access to CMC – Critical Medical Care services. With just a phone call, you can receive immediate...
Wellness Checks by Our Registered Sister
Are you or a loved one in need of support to continue living independently and safely at home? At Dewcare, we understand the importance of maintaining your health and well-being, which is why we offer specialized wellness checks to help you feel secure and supported...
Dewcare in association with Dial a Physio Hermanus
Dial a Physio offers a wide range of treatment areas with Therapists focused on treatment areas such as Orthopaedic Conditions, Neurological Conditions, Sport’s Injuries and Sport’s massages, Respiratory Conditions, Lymphatic or Circulatory Conditions, Paediatric...
Dementia Care
Dementia is a progressive cognitive decline that affects memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. It is a chronic and degenerative syndrome that damages or destroys brain cells and impairs communication between them. Dementia usually affects persons over 65...
The Sandwich Generation
For adults between the ages of 35 and 55, life can be filled with the trials and tribulations of working, while raising children. Often though, this caring and bringing up a family includes having to care for an elderly parent or relative at the same time. These...
EVERYDAY ISSUES FACED BY THE ELDERLY
Going through the so-called ‘Golden Years’ can prove to be more daunting than one might realise. These years can be filled with issues ranging from minor to major. Whether big or small, it’s important that we acknowledge these challenges and try to make life a little...
The Importance of Hobbies for The Elderly
Many of our elderly folk can so easily slip into depression and loneliness and make poor health/life choices, such as not eating properly due to low motivation, or even turning to alcohol as a distraction or as a crutch to keep going. Very often this is a result of...
How To Navigate Temperamental Changes and Mood Swings in Your Elderly Loved One
As we get older, our temperament and moods can fluctuate which can sometimes be cause for concern for our loved ones. There are many factors that play a role in temperamental changes. Here are a few examples: Hormonal changes As women get older, hormonal changes occur...
Beating the Winter Blues
As days become shorter, nights longer, and temperatures colder, winter can be a particularly difficult time for the elderly. If not managed properly, some elderly folk can be prone to feeling isolated, lonely and depressed. If you or an elderly loved one happen to...
To care is to be human
Let’s face it, being a carer is a selfless job. Most carers take on the role because they feel called to do so; to look after people who need them. While they play an integral role in society, there isn’t a user manual for carers simply because the majority of people...
Accepting your parents are ageing
Although ageing is a completely normal part of life, it doesn’t make it any easier to accept the fact that our loved ones are going to get old and eventually pass away. As ageing is a natural part of the life cycle, it’s essential that we confront this new and last...