Welcome to Alzheimer’s South Africa

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There are more than 36 million people with dementia worldwide and the number will rise to over 115 million by 2050.  With so many people affected, it's time dementia was recognised as a global health priority.  We must combat stigma and ignorance so that people with dementia receive the care, treatment and attention they deserve.

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.   Vacancies at our national office:  a Sustainability Developer and a Social Worker.   Deadline for applications is Monday 6 February 2012.

To contact us, call our helpline on 0860 102 681 or 011 792 2511 / 8387, or one of our offices - click here for details.  NOTE TO THE MEDIA:  Often, inaccurate and inconsistent information is given to the public.  If you would like to interview an expert about dementia and related care, or would like us to look at a text before you publish it, please talk to us. 

Commonly viewed info on this site (click on the links below):

• Homes and specialist services 
• Click on the News tab at the top of this page to find out what's happening in your area.
• Transcripts of presentations given at the World Alzheimer's Day 2011 seminar in Johannesburg: 

Onica Diamond, social worker:  The impact of Alzheimer's on the family
Dr Ryan Fuller, psychiatrist, Sterkfontein Hospital:  An introduction to Alzheimer's and related dementias 
Dr Sanet du Toit, Dept of Occupational Therapy, UFS:  A life worth living 
Prof Marilyn Lucas, Dept of Psychology, Wits:  Assessing Memory impairment in the dementias
Advocate Margaret Meyer, Justice College, Pretoria:  Legal aspects  
Prof Claire Penn, Dept of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Wits:  Speech Pathology 
Dr Brent Tipping, geriatrician, Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre:  Medication for the person with dementia

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