Alzheimer's SA KZN

04/10/2023

Please note that this page is no longer active as we now have one national page. Please like and follow us at Alzheimer's South Africa (ADASA). Thank you for your support!

27/07/2023

The Eternal Memory is an a award-winning documentary from Spain about a couple where one of the partners is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It will be screening at Cinecentre, Suncoast, on the 30th of July for those interested in watching it.

Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years. Eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Both fear the day he no longer recognizes her.

24/07/2023

One-day dementia training for Domestic Workers and Caregivers.
This training is targeted at domestic workers and caregivers who can assist the family in caring for their loved one living with dementia.

Course Content:
• Understanding Dementia
• The Person Living with Dementia
• Compassionate Communication
• Dementia Behaviours
• Dementia Friendly Home Environment
• Meaningful Stimulation Activities
• End-of-Life Care
• Caregiver Wellbeing

Date: Wednesday 26 July 2023
Time: 8h30 – 15h30
Venue: ADASA KZN Office 26 Scott Road, Pinetown
Cost: R500 (Includes handouts, certificate, tea) Please bring your own packed lunch.
To book or for more information contact Elena Hattingh at 031 702 8811 / [email protected]

15/06/2023

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a global event for the last 17 years, celebrated every year on 15th of June. On this day, various local and global communities gather around, with the intention to recognise the impact of global abuse and neglect faced by the elderly.

Apart from promoting a better life by raising awareness around the cultural, economic, social, and demographic roots. WEAAD also endorses the United Nations International Plan of Action, which recognises elder abuse as an issue of public health and human rights. WEAAD stands as a beacon of action for individuals, communities, and organisations to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

The Types of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse could be a single or recurring act, or a lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, causing injury or distress to an older person. This global social issue impacts the health and human rights of older people, necessitating global attention.

There are five principle types of elderly mistreatment which the researchers and legal statutes recognise:
*Physical abuse - acts carried out intending for physical pain or injury.
*Psychological abuse - acts causing emotional pain or injury.
*Material exploitation - Misappropriation of the elder’s money or property.
*Neglect - Failure to meet the needs of the older person.
*Sexual assaults

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 Theme
This year 2023, the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day theme is "Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age - Policy, Law and Evidence-based Responses". It advocates the influence of gender on the risk of abuse and strives to recognise the knowledge gaps that intersect with elder abuse... Read more: https://www.padca.co.za/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-weaad/

If you suspect can older person/s is a victim of elder abuse please engage with a PADCA social worker on Telephone: 033 345 4711 or E-mail: [email protected]

15/06/2023

Please feel free to join our Support Group meeting in Howick this month. All welcome!

Dementia and Alzheimer's Support Group in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Topic: Preventing Caregiver Stress and Burnout.

Venue: Amberglen Sanctuary
Time: 10h00
Date: 30 June 2023
For security entry to Amberglen, kindly ensure to RSVP
RSVP: [email protected]
Tel: 082 435 4178

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." - Leo Buscaglia

13/06/2023

29/05/2023

We are in the process of changing our name from Alzheimer's SA NPC (ASA) to the Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa NPC (ADASA).

We will be closing all our regional pages and in the future only post on this official page for Alzheimer's South Africa (ADASA) (All regional information will be included here). Please like and follow this page.

29/05/2023

Upcoming training for domestic workers and caregivers - please remember to register before bookings close.