Alzheimer's South Africa

14/08/2026

💜 Caring for Yourself Without Feeling Guilty

Caring for someone living with dementia can take a lot of your time, energy, and emotions. It is easy to put your own needs last—but self-care is not selfish. It is essential.

Taking care of yourself helps you stay healthy, patient, and emotionally strong so you can continue to provide compassionate care.

💛 Small ways to care for yourself:
🌿 Take regular breaks—even 15 minutes can help you recharge.
😴 Prioritise sleep and rest whenever possible.
🥗 Eat nourishing meals and stay physically active.
🤝 Accept help from family, friends, or your support network.
💬 Talk about how you are feeling instead of keeping everything inside.
😊 Make time for something that brings you joy.

You don't have to do everything alone. Asking for help does not mean you're failing—it means you recognise that your wellbeing matters too.

💜 You deserve care too. Self-care is part of good caregiving.

13/08/2026

Register Now! 🎉

Join ADASA Western Cape for the Memories Matter Movement 2026—a celebration of movement, connection, awareness, and brain health.

👟 Move with purpose.
💜 Move for memories.
🧠 Move for brain health.

Your family and friends can be part of a movement that raises awareness and supports people living with dementia and their families.

Don't miss out—register today!

Your movement can make a difference. Your memories matter. 💜💛

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

ADASA is bringing our one-day Dementia Training to Twilanga Retirement Village in Umhlanga!

Whether you are caring for a loved one with dementia or supporting people living with dementia professionally, this practical and informative training will give you valuable knowledge, tools and confidence to provide compassionate support.

What you’ll learn:
• Understanding Dementia
• The Person Living with Dementia
• Compassionate Communication
• Dementia Behaviours
• Dementia-Friendly Home Environment
• Meaningful Stimulation Activities
• End-of-Life Care
• Caregiver Wellbeing

📅 Thursday, 3 September 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Twilanga Retirement Village
89 Herrwood Drive, Umhlanga
💰 R600 per person

Your registration includes:
✔️ Training handouts
✔️ Tea and lunch
✔️ Certificate of attendance

Please bring your ID for certificate purposes.

Spaces are limited — book early to secure your place!

📞 Elena Hattingh: 031 702 8811
📧 [email protected]

💜 Knowledge. Compassion. Care. Together, we can make a difference.

11/08/2026

Emotional Wellbeing for Caregivers

Caring for someone living with dementia is an act of love—but it can also bring stress, sadness, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion. Looking after your mental and emotional wellbeing is not a luxury—it's an essential part of caregiving.

💛 Take time to care for yourself:
🌿 Recognise and manage stress before it becomes overwhelming.
💜 Give yourself permission to grieve the changes that dementia brings.
🫂 Acknowledge feelings of anxiety or depression and seek support when you need it.
🤝 Be aware of compassion fatigue and remember that it's okay to ask for help.
😊 Make time for the people, hobbies, and moments that bring you joy and restore your energy.

You don't have to be strong every moment of every day. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

💜 Looking after your emotional wellbeing is part of caregiving.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

ADASA with the Women’s Agricultural Association (WAA) – Together to Understand, Together to Support

When we think of the Women’s Agricultural Association, we think of service, faith, caring, family, and community. These are also the values that become so important when a family is faced with dementia.

As women, we are often the heart of our homes—mothers, wives, grandmothers, sisters, caregivers, and supporters. In farming and rural communities, these roles can be even greater.

That is why it was such a privilege for ADASA to be part of this meaningful gathering and to have the opportunity to talk about dementia, its impact on families, and how we can support one another with knowledge, understanding, and compassion.

💜 Through awareness, we break the stigma surrounding dementia.
💜 Through knowledge, we empower families.
💜 Through standing together, we can ensure that no one has to walk the dementia journey alone.

A heartfelt thank you to the Women’s Agricultural Association (WAA) for the warm welcome and for your continued commitment to families and communities.

Together, we can build a more dementia-friendly community—one conversation, one family, and one heart at a time.

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09/08/2026

08/08/2026

💜 Join Us for a Meaningful Discussion

Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow.

Planning ahead brings peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Join ADASA for an informative discussion on preparing for the future, protecting your wishes, and making informed decisions with confidence.

Together, we'll explore practical guidance, valuable insights, and the importance of planning ahead—because tomorrow begins with the choices we make today.

📅 Don't miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be empowered.

💜 Plan today. Protect tomorrow.

07/08/2026

Join us for the ADASA Annual General Meeting as we reflect on the past year, share our progress and look ahead to the future of dementia awareness, support and advocacy in South Africa.

🗓️ 21 August 2026
🕐 13:00 – 14:00
💻 Microsoft Teams
🔗 Meeting link will be shared upon registration.

This is an opportunity for our members and stakeholders to hear about ADASA’s work, our achievements and priorities, and to be part of shaping our shared mission.

FOLLOWED BY | PANEL DISCUSSION

When Decisions Become Difficult
Planning Ahead for the Financial and Legal Realities of Dementia

🕑 14:00 – 15:00

A practical discussion introducing the Financial Decision-Making Guidelines for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, ahead of the national webinar on 28 August 2026.

The panel will explore decision-making capacity, financial planning, legal planning, family guidance and practical steps families can take before a crisis occurs — followed by a live Q&A.

Your voice. Your input. Our shared mission.

Together, we plan. Together, we care.

Because Memories Matter!