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Triathlete raises money for DementiaSA!!
Ex-South African tri-athlete Isabel de Villiers, participated…
Thank you IQRAA for the support
DementiaSA relies solely on donations for support.
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DementiaSA presents, the September Series
In celebration of Alzheimer’s awareness month, DementiaSA,…
DementiaSA Covid Videos
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Our task is huge and we need your support
DementiaSA is certified services SETA training organisation!
Recently, DementiaSA’s courses have become SETA-accredited,…
Virtual support groups
DementiaSA holds weekly virtual support groups
During lockdown,…
During lockdown,…
Mighty masks!
Book review: Mastering Approaches to Diversity in Social Work
Mastering Approaches to Diversity in Social Work.
Linda…
Linda…
New Recommendations Regarding the Use of Face Masks During Covid-19
The CDC has recently (8 April 2020) changed its recommendation…
CDC Guidance for Patients and Carers during Covid-19
Guidance for Patients and Carers
The CDC recently released…
The CDC recently released…
CoVid-19 and Non-Communicable Diseases
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads around the world, it is clear…
Tips for Caring for People with Dementia at Home
Caregivers of people living with dementia, should follow guidelines…
A Letter from Inside A Care Facility In the Time of Coronavirus
One of our volunteers, Fred Roffey, is a resident at the Helen…
Book review: Are the Keys in the Freezer? An Advocate’s Guide for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias.
Are the Keys in the Freezer? An Advocate’s Guide for Alzheimer’s…
Book review: The 36- Hour Day
The 36- Hour Day.
Nancy L Mace and Peter V. Rabins. 2012.
New…
Nancy L Mace and Peter V. Rabins. 2012.
New…
Book review: Key Issues In Evolving Dementia Care: International Theory – based Policy and Practice.
Key Issues In Evolving Dementia Care: International Theory…
Book review: Z. Alzheimer’s-A Shared Journey
Z. Alzheimer’s-A Shared Journey.
Bernard Gosschalk.…
Bernard Gosschalk.…
Book review: The Simplicity of Dementia: A guide for family and carers
The Simplicity of Dementia: A guide for family and carers.
Buijssen,…
Buijssen,…
Meet Malcolm Wallis: Our Book Reviewer
Malcolm Wallis was born in 1945 in Hertfordshire in the UK.…
DementiaSA Covid-19 announcement
DementiaSA takes the lead on making retirement centre dementia friendly
On 1 November 2019, the new Care Centre at the Buh-Rein Retirement…
HIV and dementia: A South African dilemma
Dementia is a growing public health concern globally. Of particular…
Self-care in the holidays
The holidays can be a challenging time for any family member.…
Memories made real through giving
“I have not heard your voice in years, but my heart has conversations…
CJSA Seminar 2019
The Cape Jewish Seniors Association is holding their annual seminar…
Concerned about Dementia? Here are 10 signs.
The big question everyone asks is, how do I know if I’ve got…
Dementia basic information
Seeing as though it has been World Alzheimers Awareness month,…
September was a busy month for DementiaSA
At DementiaSA, we were very busy celebrating in September:
Internally,…
Internally,…
Karen Borochowitz talks Dementia with Bongani Bingwa from 702
Karen Borochowitz, our founder and Executive Director, is often…
DementiaSA rides high in 2018
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We are always there to help
Need urgent help? Has your mother’s dementia suddenly taken…
Book review: Losing Clive to younger onset dementia – one family’s story.
Hints for care-givers
Carers play a vital role in helping people with dementia…
Long-term planning is essential for dementia
A strong warning about the world population explosion and…
Health, wellness and fitness
Pump up your brain health with exercise
Prevention is better…
Prevention is better…
Book review: Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today
Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today: Reminiscence in Dementia…
Practical advice to carers
Awareness talk by Bobby Jutzen
An inspiring talk by Bobby Jutzen,…
An inspiring talk by Bobby Jutzen,…
A trouble shared…
An old saying “A trouble shared is a trouble halved” may…
Coffee with Roffey
By Fred Roffey
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease attack regardless…
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease attack regardless…
Woolworths staff visits DementiaSA on Mandela Day
A celebration in progress after the handing over of a R5000…
Making Memories Matter
Every three seconds a new case of dementia is diagnosed worldwide.…
Communicating with people with dementia
Coping with behavior that challenges.
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