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Friday 17 august 2018

CasMarie: Offering support to people with dementia

SAVANETA ― Worldwide CasMarie is there to con- Hennie, Alvin, Patricia they
the dementia syndrome tribute in a positive and all made it possible for the
has been one of the mayor professional way to the CasMarie clients to have a
causes of crisis in the social quality of life for the person wonderful day out which
and healthcare section. It is with dementia and their started with a delicious
projected that by 2050 the family. Dementia is a syn- breakfast at Bright Bakery
amount of individuals with drome in which the person and afterward continued
dementia will increase to experiences different types to Casibari Rock Formation.
more than 3 times the ac- of problems which prevents
tual numbers. them from functioning in- The clients walked around,
dependently. CasMarie of- enjoyed the nature, had
A study conducted called fers guidance, support and some delicious snacks and
“Women and Dementia’ even has a daycare for refreshments and even
indicated that there are people with dementia. enjoyed some music and
more women living with de- danced around with tour-
mentia compared to men. CasMarie has been quite ists that were there visiting
The prevalence is higher, active providing different this tourist attraction. The
they are at higher risk of activities to their clients. clients had a wonderful
getting dementia and Such as make up sessions time and enjoyed every sin-
their symptoms are heavier to make the pretty ladies gle minute of it. The staff of
compared to men. In Aru- feel special, teaching them CasMarie together with all
ba the amount of people to make some snacks, their volunteers offers their
with dementia is increas- playing bingo, artwork and clients a place where they
ing and will continue to in- so much more. Yesterday can be themselves, enjoy
crease. Symptoms of the the memory group had their days and most of all
dementia syndrome are a wonderful day out. To- a place they feel at home
permanent change in the gether with their activities and look forward to come
brain, change of attitude coordinator Ranyilska and to everyday.
and functioning of the per- Sue-Ann, their volunteer
son. It’s a progressive illness of every Wednesday Jes- For more information check
with a terminal end. sie, intern Lisette Croes and out their Facebook page
her kids and also Maxine, CasMarie. q