dementia
According to the South African Journal of Psychiatry, the prevalence of dementia is approximately 5% to 7% of the elderly population, starting at around 1% for those aged 60. Thereafter, the prevalence doubles every 5.1 years, rising to between 30%
Choosing the right medical scheme in South Africa can be challenging due to the wide range of options available. For network medical aid plans, an adult dependant might pay between R1,100 and R3,500 per month. Mid-range plans with good hospital
Home nursing is unaffordable to most families and can cost anywhere between R8 000 and R30 000 per month depending on the level of care required – bearing in mind that dementia care is a specialist field of nursing which,
Our law recognises that the mental capacity of the patient may differ from day to day depending on the diagnosis and that the administrator’s function should be proportionate to the patient’s mental health status, keeping in mind that the patient’s
A curator bonis has limited powers of investment which can adversely affect the growth of assets in the estate. The nature of the job together with generally poor remuneration means it is difficult to find appropriate candidates to assume the
As trite as this may sound, not knowing where your money is going each month can be a huge source of anxiety. Too many bank accounts, retail accounts, debit orders and budgetary expense items can leave you feeling out of
For those who find themselves caring for parents who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, this anomaly can be an incredibly frustrating one as they generally face a situation where they are unable to take control of their
Generally speaking, it is the spouse or close family member of the patient who brings the application but, in circumstances where the applicant is not the next of kin, the application will need to include reasons as to why that
