September is World Alzheimer's Month including dementia: Warning signs of dementia

In most cases, dementia symptoms progress gradually over years. The early signs, usually memory problems, may not be immediately obvious.

Symptoms vary and forgetting things is a normal part of aging, but those with dementia often have one or more of the following:

* memory problems (short-term);
* diminished ability to plan activities;
* problems with language and communication;
* general confusion, disorientation in time and/or place;
* difficulty with abstract thinking, lapses in judgment;
* difficulty performing a familiar activity;
* misplacing objects and problems keeping track of things;
* behaviour and personality changes;
* sudden mood swings;
* challenges in understanding visual and spatial information; and
* loss of initiative and or apathy.

More information.

Kimberley goes PURPLE for dementia awareness

"Caregivers, you are not alone!"

Can you share details about major ongoing projects or initiatives?

* During Purple parkrun in September, participants wear purple for the Run for Dementia at the Rooifontein game farm next to Kimberley.

* A WhatsApp support group is available for those affected by dementia. In-person meetings occur monthly at the Belgrave Lodge and quarterly at the Acacia Retirement Village, offering a safe space to share experiences and gather information.
* Monthly activities for the elderly is held at Belgrave Lodge, which include games, sing-along, chair exercises, and fun-filled social engagement.

Currently, more than 55 million people all over the world have dementia, with nearly 10 million new cases reported annually, with over 60% of these living in low and middle-income countries.

Help asseblief ONS HUIS sodat hulle weer die inwoners kan help

Vanaf  29 Augustus tot Sondag, 1 September 2024 is die pannekoek- en vetkoekstalletjie aan die ACVV en ADASA (Alzheimers) Kimberley, by die jaarlikse Hartsfees te Yonder, toegeken. Dit is dus 4 dae wat die 2 organisasies vir fondsinsameling pannekoek en vetkoek verkoop. 

Sonder u gewaardeerde hulp sal ons dit nie kan doen nie. Ons benodig bestanddele en vra asseblief vir hulp van u of u organisasie/besigheid. Hieronder is 'n lys van wat ons benodig:

* koekmeel - ten minste 20 kg

* suiker - ten minste 20 kg

* pypkaneel

* bakpoeier

* suurdeeg

* sout

* asyn

* olie - ons het redelik baie nodig vir die vetkoek bak

* eiers - hiervan het ons ook heelwat nodig

* maalvleis

* hoenderfilette

* mayonnaise

* blik of 2 "Spray & Cook"

* gevriesde gemengde groente om by die maalvleis te voeg

* verpakking

Ons as bestuur en personeel van die twee organisasies wil u byvoorbaat vir u gewaardeerde bydrae bedank.

Vriendelike groente.

Irma van As en Emsie Malan

(Bestuurders van ACVV Kimberley en ADASA Kimberley)  

Kontak Irma by 053 842 1141 tydens kantoorure

Ons het jou hulp nodig!

Afkondiging: Raak betrokke - maak 'n verskil by Ons Huis

HANDE BOU BANDE

Ons Huis BENODIG JOU HART, HANDE & VOETE vir hulle groot fondsinsamelingspoging by Yonder se Hartsfees. Net 'n uur of twee kan 'n reuse verskil maak. Kontak asb. vir Irma by 053 842 1141 tydens kantoorure - ons wag vir jou oproep! 

Wanneer: 29 Augustus tot 1 September

Waar: Malupark, Hendrik van der Bijlstraat, Kimdustria, Kimberley

Waarom: Omdat jou teenwoordigheid 'n verskil aan hulle maak vir wie fondse ingesamel word.