Memories Matter Movement 2025

Stay Connected: WhatsApp us on 0763372484 Email: admin.gp@adasa.org.za To register please fill in the below form: This form should be completed per participant as Individual consent is required. Thank you for taking part in the Memories Matter Movement 2025, your support helps raising awareness and support people living with dementia and their families. Memories Matter! Please […]
ADASA Eastern Cape Algoa FM A Wild Safari Golf Day 12 June 2025

Algoa FM News Charity Golf Day taking place in Gqeberha on Thursday 12 June at PE Golf Club in aid of Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa (ADASA). ADASA Eastern Cape Regional Manager Dr Heather Rauch Contact: heather.rauch@adasa.org.za Theme for 2025: A Wild Safari on the Greens Our highly anticipated golf day promises […]
ADASA Mpumalanga Golf Day 12 June 2025
Social Auxiliary Worker Position Available (ADASA Northwest Regional Office)

Social Auxiliary Worker Position Available (ADASA Northwest Regional Office) ADASA (Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa NPC) aspires to be recognised as the foremost beacon of hope and innovation in dementia care. We envision a future where our association is the leader in creating an inclusive society that embraces and respects the inherent […]
Telling the Children about a Dementia Diagnosis

Telling the children about a dementia diagnosis Children of all ages, including young adult ‘children’, may be feeling anxious and confused. ADASA has summarised some important points to help you through this process. When you are upset about someone close to you after a dementia diagnosis, it is easy to forget just how confused and […]
2024 Memories Matter – Christmas Edition Newsletter

In this Newsletter A letter from Marlene Freislich (ADASA CEO) Regional News From the desk of our CEO It is an honour and privilege to send a newsletter at the end of 2024 to ADASA’s supporters, partners, volunteers, funders, and carers of people living with dementia. Our staff in all provinces could only function this […]
An Online Dementia Lecture 26 Sept 2024

An online lecture not to miss! Link to register: https://forms.gle/AgPAU3hokNQ69hZg6 #TimeToActOnDementia #TimeToActOnAlzheimers #WorldAlzMonth
Memories Matter Concert 15 September 2024

Memories Matter is an 80-minute music production in support of Dementia awareness and a fundraiser for ADASA ( Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa NPC). Soprano Magdalene Minnaar, Leon Gropp(Ontbytsake), Timothy Moloi and Eloise Cupido (RSG) will be joined by the choirs of Laerskool Elarduspark as well as Laerskool Menlopark. A five-piece band […]
Run Against Dementia September 2024

2024 ENTRIES ARE OPEN! RUN AGAINST DEMENTIA (RAD), this year’s theme – TO OUR FALLEN HEROES. 1) The challenge will start on 1 September 2024 and end on 30 September 2024. 2) You can either run, walk, paddle or cycle. For cyclists, the distance to be covered to qualify for the various awards will be […]
Gardening with Dementia: A Therapeutic Oasis

Gardening with Dementia: A Therapeutic Oasis Gardening can be a therapeutic and fulfilling activity for people affected by dementia. It provides physical exercise, sensory stimulation, and a sense of accomplishment, thus the garden becomes an invaluable sanctuary. Gardening offers a simple yet profound way to share and enjoy life. Let’s explore why gardens are so […]