For Adelaide couple Joylene and John Stewart, the secret to 60 years of marriage is kindness and affection.
Despite living with dementia, 82-year-old John has always remembered the way his wife makes him feel.
“It’s hard seeing John live with dementia. Sometimes I think he doesn’t remember me, and then he reminds me how lovely I am. He always makes me feel so special,” Joylene said.
For more than a year, Joylene and John have both been receiving RDNS Silverchain in-home care services, enabling them to live independently despite both battling health conditions.
“Last year I had a triple bypass surgery and John never wanted to leave the house. He became very disconnected to the community,” Joylene said.
“Everyone has noticed a big change in John. He is more confident, outgoing and now loves getting out of the house,” Joylene added.
The Active Minds and Wellbeing Program is a social support program that provides a wide range of fun and flexible activities designed for people with memory loss and cognitive conditions, including dementia.