Dementia SA

05/12/2023

05/12/2023

10 years ago he left us. The entire world had lost a father figure. A moral compass. The projection of our best self.

He would want us to remember what we were like when he was around. He would want us to aspire to greatness by living to create a better future for the children despite the enormous challenges we now face. He would want us to be soldiers for the greater good. And above all he would want us to remain hopeful.

Last night I had dinner with Mrs Machel. I specifically post this picture today because I do not think we show our gratitude to her enough for making Madiba so incredibly happy for the last few years of his life. We would not have had the Madiba we knew had it not been for the light she brought to his life. I thank you Mum.

RIP Khulu. ❤️❤️

03/12/2023

An excellent article by Prof June Andrews

29/11/2023

Our health changes as we get older. And as a result, our definition of what it means to be “healthy” also changes. Many older adults with chronic conditions are rejecting the conventional idea that health is the absence of disease and are instead adopting a “healthy, with conditions” outlook. In fact, many consider themselves fully healthy as long as they can do what they love and live each day as they choose. Learn more about how adults are rethinking what “healthy” living looks like: http://spr.ly/6186R6XC8.

21/11/2023

Increasingly, people with chronic conditions consider themselves fully healthy-as long as they can live each day as they choose. Why the health care industry needs to get wise and catch up

21/11/2023

06/11/2023

Each and every South African must know about the Older Persons Act which includes the huge responsibility of dealing with the abuse and neglect of our elderly.

Parliament, Saturday, 04 November 2021 – The Portfolio Committee on Social Development has concluded the first leg of public hearings on the Older Persons Amendment Bill [11-2022] and has underlined that every member of society has the responsibility to report maltreatment and abuse of older pers...

12/07/2023

Thanks Robin Trust!

Caregiver guilt in dementia is often caused by unrealistic expectations. Find out about 6 common misconceptions and get tips for dealing with guilt.

12/07/2023

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/providing-care-person-frontotemporal-disorder

Get advice on providing care for a person with frontotemporal dementia or similar disorder. Learn how to manage home, family, work, and long-term care issues.

09/07/2023

The most amazing news ......
Stewart Romanis has cycled safely to his destination and raising money for DementiaSA!! THANK YOU so much Stewart and hearty congratulations !!! We are so grateful to you. Your donation will help us continue with education and awareness where stigma and myth surrounding this insidious disease still exist.

For those who would still like contribute to congratulate Stewart on this incredible achievement, please contact the BackaBuddy site
https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backabuddy.co.za%2Fdementia-sa-dementia-sa-5604904031917147880&data=05%7C01%7Cdirector%40dementiasa.org%7Cc3398d98986b4c89363708db7e01581d%7Cdb9f4ce6e3e142b4b6ba0963492821e9%7C0%7C0%7C638242316481892724%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nhVgojCGMprHthaqlEyldczt2BhGfPLtrh8hLRSgZ60%3D&reserved=0

24/05/2023

We are delighted to announce that Stewart Romanis will be cycling in the UK for Dementia SA.... more information to follow. In the meantime support Stewart to support us ...
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/dementia-sa-dementia-sa-5604904031917147880
Go Stewart Go!!!

12/04/2023

The greatest risk to developing a dementia is AGE. The number of people living with dementia and their carers is going to soar. The services and support of our Organisation will be critical. Visit our donation page on our website to help make a difference - no matter how big or small - all donations are appreciated. Thanks in advance! www.DementiaSA.org

31/03/2023

Nearly a new month to implement some meaningful changes if you need to .... interesting!!

What's your life expectancy score? Not your life span -- what about your health span?

22/03/2023

If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, you may notice your person exhibiting new, difficult behaviors.
Understanding the triggers will help you better manage them.
Here are tips for navigating 6 difficult behaviors:
https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-today-volume-17-number-3/navigating-difficult-behaviors/

22/03/2023

Interesting article about a difficult subject …

I know I need support navigating the complexities of dying and I want to die on my own terms

22/03/2023

I just think we need to take a moment to read this.
Bruce Willis just learned his illnesses are Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and Lewy's bodily Dementia - One of the hardest things to deal with is slow change in the one you love. Become a totally different person Everything changes.
Just so you know... 😢 it's called the long goodbye. The brain shrinks rapidly, that's how one doctor described it. As the patient's brain slowly dies, they physically change and eventually they forget who their loved ones are and become less themselves.
Patients can eventually become crippled, unable to move and unable to eat or drink or talk to their loved ones.
There will be people who will scroll past this post because dementia or Alzheimer's disease hasn't affected them. They may not know what it’s like to have a loved one who battled or is fighting a battle with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
In an effort to bring awareness to this cruel disease, I would like to see at least 5 of my friends put this on their timeline.
I'll settle for at least one…..