A pocket book on dementia written in isiZulu to spread awareness on this disease
The World Health Organization has identified dementia as a major cause of disability and dependency in senior adults. Approximately 50 million people are living with dementia worldwide, with approximately 10 million people diagnosed annually.
Guga Kahle is a non-profit company dedicated to spreading awareness and education of mental illnesses in senior years. We also aim to educate the youth on this illness and prepare them for their golden years by providing clear strategies to help them live and age well, with less likelihood of disease.
In our effort to educate and spread awareness, Guga Kahle NPC has introduced an easy-to-read pocket book on the topic of dementia. This book has been written in isiZulu as the first offering, in an attempt to urgently address the misconceptions that exist about and around dementia amongst our Black population. One of the most common false beliefs is that dementia only occurs to White people. The English edition is coming soon.
There exists a dire need for knowledge about this disease in remote and poverty-stricken communities of our society. We would like to request that you support our initiative by donations through book purchases and/or monetary means.
All donations will go towards the distribution of these books to the communities that need them most, those who are in dire need of knowledge but cannot afford book purchases.
Any donations are welcome, so give an amount you are comfortable with. Donations can be made via EFT.
To donate to cover the cost of specific items (in any combination or quantity) please see below:
Dr Thubelihle Ngubane is the founder and director of Guga Kahle non-profit company. She is a specialist anesthesiologist and intensivist by training. She has multiple passions which include access to quality healthcare for all; equality in society; care and protection of the vulnerable members of our society particularly the elderly. Dr Ngubane has a keen interest in matters that relate to healthy ageing, avoidance of chronic illness and management of disease in the elderly. She has a passion to educate communities about dementia, risk factors for this condition and care for people living with dementia.
Her passion for dementia care was ignited by a personal experience of caring for a parent living with dementia. Dr Ngubane hopes to educate masses and provide invaluable insights for dementia sufferers, family members and caregivers to ease the emotional, psychological, economic and physical burden that dementia comes with.
Dementia has been identified as a major cause of disability and dependency in senior adults. We are passionate about educating family members and caregivers to ease the emotional, psychological, economic and physical burden that dementia comes with. If you suspect that someone you know is suffering from dementia, please seek urgent medical attention.
Tel: 060 703 9100
Email: info@gugakahle.co.za