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Our vision is a country that is aware and accepting of people with dementia, and that provides adequate services to them, their families and other carers.
Alzheimer's SA is the leader in the field of Alzheimer's and dementia in South Africa, providing support, education, training and information on matters pertaining to dementia.
To contact us, call our helpline on 0860 102 681 or our national office on
011 792 2511 / 8387.
Alzheimer's South Africa's mission is to create public awareness of, and provide support and assistance with respect to, all matters pertaining to Alzheimer's and dementia, through the development and provision of relevant information, education and training programmes and support services.
Objectives
• Increase awareness of all dementias
• Educate people with dementia, families, health professionals, caregivers and the general public about the nature and management of dementia
• Foster self-help, develop resources and network for families and communities caring for someone with dementia
• Advocate for research into all aspects of dementia
Alzheimer's South Africa provides the following services:
• National Helpline
The national helpline, which will cost you the same as a local call regardless of where you are in South Africa: 0860 102 681. The counsellor on duty (weekday mornings, after 09h00) can lend an ear, post you information and newsletters or provide contact information of specialists, carers, homes, therapists etc.
• Support Groups
Alzheimer's South Africa coordinates and supports support groups nationwide. To find a support group in your area call the regional office:
http://www.alzheimers.org.za/news-2
• Member Library
Members of Alzheimer's South Africa are welcome to borrow books from the library at our national office. You may email [email protected] for book enquiries. Alternatively you can visit our services page http://www.alzheimers.org.za/AlzSA/services to see the types of books we have. If you would like to donate a book to us, please contact us.
• Information Days
We set up information centres / booths across numerous communities around the country to provide the public with information about Alzheimer's disease. To find out when the next information day will take place in your area OR if you would like us to organise an information day in your neighbourhood, contact your nearest regional office.
Alzheimer's posters and information booklets in 'comic' format are available in various languages. Call your local office of ASA or email [email protected] if you'd like some. We also have an information pamphlet written in isiXhosa.
If you would like to know of home carers and nursing agencies in your area: please contact your local office of the association. Alternatively, phone the national helpline on 0860 102 681.
• Caregiver Training and Workshops
We offer training to private care workers, government home based care workers, nursing staff, auxiliaries, staff at old age homes and also private individuals. We believe understanding the disease is the first step for the carer as it helps alleviate burnout, stress and depression. In addition, our training enables caregivers to care for a person/s with dementia, ensuring that independence and dignity are maintained, by promoting optimal use of their physical and cognitive skills. Some of our training across the regions includes:
• A certificate course: Caring for the person with dementia;
• Information sessions: Caring for a person with dementia, in a domestic environment;
• Workshops: Activities for people with dementia.
• Volunteer and Support Group Leaders Training
We train volunteers to become qualified counsellors or support group leaders. When finances allow we hope reach more communities, and train more volunteers as they enable us to reach and support more families.
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