Healthcare workers say South Africa is not doing nearly enough to support families navigating dementia — leaving many carers to cope with overwhelming stress, and in some cases exposing vulnerable older people to abuse. 
 
September is Alzheimer’s awareness month and we’re bringing in healthcare workers and families to help us understand the most common form of dementia. 
 
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

Healthcare workers say South Africa is not doing nearly enough to support families navigating dementia — leaving many carers to cope with overwhelming stress, and in some cases exposing vulnerable older people to abuse. September is Alzheimer’s awareness month and we’re bringing in healthcare workers and families to help us understand the most common form of dementia. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

Healthcare workers say South Africa is not doing nearly enough to support families navigating dementia — leaving many carers to cope with overwhelming stress, and in some cases exposing vulnerable older people to abuse. 
 
September is Alzheimer’s awareness month and we’re bringing in healthcare workers and families to help us understand the most common form of dementia. 
 
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 3: "We need to do much more"

From the top of K2 to the dusty trails left behind by Heritage series Land Rovers across Africa, the Hot1027 news team is hard at work unearthing the gems among us who are colouring outside the lines and beating the odds. We have a knack for finding the everyday heroes who are making a difference and cutting through red tape... These outstanding stories rarely get the attention they deserve because they're not considered "Breaking News". That's why we're "Not Breaking News".

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Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 3: "We need to do much more"

Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 3: "We need to do much more"