Breaking down the stigma of dementia

Seminar hosted by Livewell, Somerset West in partnership with ADASA Western Cape

Join us this September for an informative and empowering event in honour of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Four distinguished specialists will come together to share their expertise on various aspects of dementia, offering invaluable insights to support family members, friends, carers, and anyone involved in the care of individuals living with dementia. From understanding the facts about dementia to addressing legal concerns and promoting the well-being of both patients and carers, this event is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the challenges of dementia care with confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and make a difference.

Details

Saturday, 14 September 2024
Livewell Estates, 41 Lourens Street, Somerset West
9:00 – 13:30

COST: R 400 – all proceeds go to ADASA
TICKETS: Get your tickets before 6 September 2024 at WebTickets
Enquiries: Livewell 021 851 6886

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Agenda

8:30 – 9:00: Arrival and Registration
9:00: Welcome – Sr Madelein Duvenhage, Regional Manager, ADASA
and Session One: Dementia, diagnosis and medical treatment options – Dr Deon Greyling, Physician
10:00: Session Two: Caring for the patients and the carers – Ms Arya Rabbipal, Neuropsychologist
11:00: Tea break
11:30: Session Three: Legal matters, Curatorship, etc – Mr Andries Havenga, Lawyer
12:30: Session Four: Meaningful engagement in Dementia – Ms Lou-Ann van Heerden, Occupational Therapist
13:30: Closing

Speakers

Dr Deon Greyling – Geriatric Physician

Dr Deon Greyling is a geriatric physician with a specific interest in Dementia. Geriatrics entails internal medicine with an emphasis on elderly people with medical problems. Dr Greyling finished his under and post-graduate studies at the University of the Free State. The role of the Geriatrician is to diagnose and prescribe memory-sparing medication. Geriatrics includes the functional assessment of the elderly in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, to develop and implement a problem-orientated care plan.

Arya Rabbipal – Neuropsychologist

My name is Arya Rabbipal. I obtained my Masters in Neuropsychology from the University of Cape Town, and am currently in private practice as a qualified Neuropsychologist. In my role, I specialise in the assessment and diagnosis of cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes arising from neurological conditions. My goal is providing evidence-based support, guiding treatment and working alongside patients and their families to reach optimal daily functioning, in an empathic and gentle environment.

Andries Havenga – Attorney, Notary, and Conveyancer

Andries Havenga, B. Comm. LLB, is an experienced Attorney, Notary, and Conveyancer with 40 years of legal practice. He has 29 years of specialised experience as a curator, offering expert legal services across a broad spectrum of law.

Lou-Ann van Heerden – Occupational Therapist

Lou-Ann is an Occupational Therapist specialising in the treatment of patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. She has close to a decade of experience working with people diagnosed with dementia and geriatrics. Lou-Ann has worked at Livewell Estates and The Villa, Nazareth House. She currently runs her own practice in the Northern Suburbs where she and her team focus on neuro, geriatrics and psychiatry.

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