Welma Geldenhuys has been working as a senior social worker in the field of Elderly and Geriatric care for the past 29 years.

In 2005, she started her first support group. This support group is still active and has also established more support groups in the Gauteng region, as well as a Zoom support group since she joined ADASA Gauteng in 2017. She was also part of the research team that researched Aricept medication, one of the first medicines for Alzheimer’s patients.

Other services ADASA Gauteng focuses on are: after a family member is diagnosed with the disease, to render support- and therapeutic services to family members and children of the patient through consultations. Overseas children are also included in this process through Zoom. Consultations. We do awareness campaigns in all areas of Gauteng, do talks, Expo, and Wellness days. We provide resources and info on the disease.