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COMMUNITY
Memory Walk
A meaningful community gathering honouring loved ones, opening conversations and bringing dementia awareness into the public space.
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01 — The origin
Dementia changes
the way we experience life.
Dementia is more than memory loss. It can change how a person experiences the world and how families experience the journey alongside them.
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02 — The Mind
A lifetime
lives within
us.
The people we love. The places we've known. The moments that shaped who we became.
03 — Memories
Some memories
stay close
to the heart.
A familiar face. A favourite place. A story told so many times that it becomes part of the family itself.
04 — When Memories Fade
Memories become harder to hold.
connections fade.
Familiar names become harder to recall. Moments become fragmented. The world can begin to feel unfamiliar.
But dementia never takes away a person's worth.
05 — Reconnection
Connection can
exist beyond
memory.
Sometimes it is a familiar voice. A gentle hand. Sitting together. Being present when words are no longer enough.
06 — Our Purpose
Every person
deserves to be
seen.
Through awareness, education, support and compassion, we can help create a world where no one faces dementia alone.
Discover our work→The Foundation for Dementia
Dignity
in every moment.
Dementia changes more than memory. It can change how a person experiences the world and how families experience the journey alongside them.
WHO WE ARE
The foundation for dementia
Empowering lives.
supporting dementia communities.
At the heart of our work01 / Foundation
We are a South African non-profit company dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia, their families, caregivers, and communities.
Our work is centred on dementia awareness, education, support, dignity, inclusion, research and advocacy helping communities better understand dementia and respond to the needs of those affected by it.
Through partnerships, education, advocacy, community initiatives and responsible research, we aim to contribute to a South Africa where people living with dementia and those who care for them are understood, supported, respected and empowered.
What guides us
What we stand for.
Six principles shape how we serve people affected by dementia and how we build the organisation.
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Awareness
Helping communities better understand dementia and the people affected by it.
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Education
Creating knowledge that helps individuals, families, caregivers and communities respond with greater understanding.
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Support
Supporting people living with dementia, their families, caregivers and communities.
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Dignity
Every person affected by dementia deserves dignity, compassion and respect for their humanity.
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Inclusion
Working toward communities where people living with dementia remain included, valued and respected.
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Advocacy
Promoting understanding, respect and stronger responses to the needs of those affected by dementia.
How we work
We are committed to operating with integrity, transparency, accountability, compassion, good governance and respect for human dignity.
Our programmes and activities are guided by our constitution and governance policies, including financial management, safeguarding, POPIA and data protection, research ethics, fundraising, procurement, risk management and asset management.
A South Africa where people living with dementia and those who care for them are understood, supported, respected and empowered.
Explore our work→Mission & Vision
What guides us
A different future
for dementia.
We believe a diagnosis should never mean losing dignity, connection or belonging. Our work is about creating the understanding and support that make a different future possible.
01Our Mission
Turning understanding
into action.
To raise awareness about dementia, educate communities, support caregivers and advocate for compassionate care so that every person living with dementia feels respected, included and valued.
02Our Vision
Communities where
everyone belongs.
A future where dementia is understood without stigma, caregivers receive the support they need, and every community becomes a place of compassion, inclusion and hope.
Our belief
“Every act of understanding is an act of compassion.”
The Foundation for Dementia
Our Programs
How we create change
Turning compassion
into action.
Our work brings together education, support, community and advocacy to make dementia better understood and the people affected by it better supported.
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Education
Workshops, conversations and resources that help individuals and communities understand dementia and memory loss.
Knowledge→
02
Caregiver Support
Practical guidance, connection and emotional support for the families and caregivers walking alongside someone with dementia.
Connection→
03
Community Outreach
Awareness initiatives and partnerships that help create communities where people living with dementia can remain seen, included and valued.
Community→
04
Advocacy
Using our voice to encourage greater understanding, inclusion and dignity for every person affected by dementia.
Change→
Because meaningful change begins when people feel seen, supported and understood.
Get involved→A Shared Journey
05 — The people around dementia
No one walks
this journey
alone.
Dementia affects more than one person. It touches families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, communities and the systems that surround them.
01Connection
Family
The people closest to the journey.
Families often become the foundation of care, support and reassurance throughout the dementia journey.
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At the centreThe person
Dementia may affect an individual, but the journey belongs to many.
See our work→Events & Outreach
Where awareness becomes connection
Creating awareness,
together.
Our events create spaces for people to learn, listen and connect — bringing families, caregivers and communities together around a shared commitment to dementia awareness.
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EDUCATION
Caregiver Workshops
Practical sessions created to help caregivers navigate dementia with greater understanding, confidence and compassion.
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AWARENESS
Community Talks
Thoughtful conversations for schools, workplaces and organisations that encourage inclusion and a deeper understanding of dementia.
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Stay connected
Every conversation is
an opportunity for change.
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Let's make a difference
together.
Whether you would like to volunteer, partner with us, support our programmes or simply learn more about dementia, we would love to hear from you.
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We'd love to
hear from you.
Every memory deserves compassion.
Foundation for Dementia · Pretoria, South Africa