Support – through support groups and other aged organisations, network of professionals working in the field of memory care and facilities offering dementia care
Counselling – telephonic, face-to-face and family counselling
Awareness and education to families, carers, communities and professionals
Advocacy for the rights of those with dementia
Resource centre available for members of Dementia SA
Address:
3rd floor, State House
Rose Street
Cape Town
Telephone: (021) 421-0077 / 78
Fax: (021) 418-2772
E-mail: info@dementiasa.org
Alzheimer's SA
A non-profit organisation (nr 001 352) which has support groups throughout the country.
They offer the following services:
- Helpline (Sharecall number 0860 102 681)
- Regular newsletters
- Provision of accurate information
- Education and training of family members, volunteers, carers and professionals in the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Resource development
- Awareness projects and publicity campaigns
Eastern Cape: 041 992 1278. Email: h.schaberg@telkomsa.net
Gauteng: alzheimers@myconnection.co.za
KwaZulu-Natal: 031 702 4321. Email: alzheimerskzn@durbs.com
Western Cape: 0860 102 681. Email: info@alzheimers.org.za
Free State: alzheimersfs@shisas.com
Elder abuse support group
Halt Elder Abuse Line (HEAL) offers support and advice about all forms of elder abuse: 0800 003081