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 […]
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 […]
10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain
10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain Positive, everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer’s and dementia. Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain. Take charge of your brain health today — it’s never too […]
Is it typical for people with dementia to sleep a lot during the day?
People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend much time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person. It is quite common for a person with dementia, especially in the later stages, to spend […]
Dementia: When to call on Professional Care?
When is it time for a person with dementia to get professional care? In SA, there are two options available: Home-based care. Facility care. Lots of questions arose from our consultations with families living with a person with dementia. Question of how can we trust other people with our loved one with the disease? ADASA […]
Challenging Behaviours: Mood Disorders
Challenging Behaviours: Mood Disorders Mood disorders in individuals with dementia can indeed be perplexing. Most people do not understand that we have very little or no control over our moods, making it impossible for the person with dementia to understand or control their moods. Let’s delve into why this complexity arises: Brain Changes: Dementia affects […]
Hope keeps you going
Hope keeps you going Hope: a one-syllable word that will keep you going when all the other more impressive words have failed to sustain you. According to BMC Geriatrics, a significant positive relationship has been found between hope and well-being in family caregivers of persons with dementia living in the community. Caring for a person […]
Challenging Behaviours: Confusion
Challenging Behaviours: Confusion What does it look like? During the early stages of dementia, your loved one may have trouble finding words to describe their feelings, or they may forget new information. Confusion tends to worsen into middle-stage dementia; your loved one may forget who you are, where they are, where they live, what year […]
Hearing Loss and the Risk of Dementia
Hearing loss and the risk of dementia Learn about the link between hearing loss and dementia and how to manage hearing loss. Does hearing loss increase the risk of dementia? People who develop hearing problems during mid-life (aged 40–65) have an increased risk of developing dementia. It may also be one of the early symptoms […]