Alzheimer’s South Africa NPC (ASA) was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organisation managed by a national executive council. The acronym ASA is also used for Athletics South Africa and therefore confused people with ASA (Alzheimer’s South Africa). People enquired if Alzheimer’s South Africa also included other types of dementia. As we do include all types of dementia, we changed our name to the Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa NPC (ADASA) as was registered at CIPC.
Our Vision
About ADASA
SERVICES
SUPPORT GROUPS
We have established support groups throughout the country for the person living with dementia in the early stages as well as for family members of those living with dementia. ADASA NPC also offers zoom training sessions, seminars, and webinars regularly.
FLYERS & PAMPHLETS
We have a selection of 11 flyers and 2 pamphlets available. Please contact our national office at info@adasa.org.za to get your copy electronically. For a hard copy, please note handling and administration fees, plus postage fees, must be covered by the person who places the order.
You have the Power to Educate Yourself About Dementia and Alzheimer's
Whether you are caring for someone who has the disease; have a friend or family member about whom you’re concerned; or if you – yourself – have been recently diagnosed, in the fight against dementia and Alzheimer’s, education is a critically important “weapon.” Too often, people dismiss the importance of dementia and Alzheimer’s education: “It’s not going to change the diagnosis … I’m better off not knowing what’s ahead … I can handle it. How hard can caregiving be …” Equipping yourself with information about dementia will dramatically improve your support and assistance as a caregiver, significant others, and the quality of life of the person with the disease.
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Fast Facts
- It usually affects older people; One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both. Dementia can develop in younger people but is less common.
- Dementia is chronic and progressive and causes irreversible damage to brain cells. There is currently no cure.
- Dementia is not a part of normal aging.
- There are over 100 forms of dementia, with the most well-known form of dementia being Alzheimer's disease.
- The estimated growth of people living with dementia is set to rise from 55 million in 2019 to 139 million in 2050 (Source: ADI)
- Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally (Source: World Health Organization)
Numbers of people living with dementia
Whether you are caring for someone who has the disease; have a friend or family member about whom you’re concerned; or if you – yourself – have been recently diagnosed, in the fight against dementia and Alzheimer’s, education is a critically important “weapon.” Too often, people dismiss the importance of dementia and Alzheimer’s education: “It’s not going to change the diagnosis … I’m better off not knowing what’s ahead … I can handle it. How hard can caregiving be …” Equipping yourself with information about dementia will dramatically improve your support and assistance as a caregiver, significant others, and the quality of life of the person with the disease.
Source: https://www.alzint.org/
Support Services
ADASA NPC facilitates support groups led by staff or trained volunteers where family members, caregivers, nurses, and others can learn and support each other. We have support groups in 8 provinces of South Africa.
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Support Us
ADASA NPC relies on the support of individuals, community members, the Department of Social Development (DSD) in 4 provinces and the business sector in order to render the essential services that we provide. If you would like to discuss other ways to make a financial contribution please contact us.
ADASA NPC host various monthly events throughout South Africa. Events are mainly advertised on our Social Media platforms.
Upcoming Events
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