Zimbabwe Alzheimers and Related Disorders Association (ZARDA) founder member, Sue Cox, is offering counselling to any persons who have been diagnosed with dementia and/or their families/carers interested in any form of Dementia. Alzheimers is the most prevalent form, representing 60 per cent of people with dementia. Cox has recently acquired a higher diploma in Dementia Care. It is a three year, long distance course, with the University of Bradford, UK. The course covered many aspects of dementia in respect of caring for people with dementia and their carers/loved ones.
Please be advised this is not a medical diploma and Sue is not qualified to diagnose dementia. The Doctor/Specialists can diagnose dementia by a process of elimination, scans, mini mental tests etc. Sue is available for appointments on Saturday afternoons between 2 and 5 pm at 26 Dacomb Drive, Chisipite, Harare, effective 3 October 2009.
Contact: +263 4 852971 or e-mail: sue.cox@zw.hrgworldwide.com
There is no charge – however, donations will be gratefully accepted, with a percentage going towards ZARDA. – Kubatana
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