In this podcast series, we are on a mission to learn. We will be exploring ideas and having thoughtful conversations about dementia and brain health with people at the heart of it all; alongside the caregivers, scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, advocates, artists, and the many other heroes around the world fighting to make a difference. The hope is that accessible, unfiltered narratives ultimately spark better outcomes for the 55 million+ people with dementia and their families.
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In this podcast series, we are on a mission to learn. We will be exploring ideas and having thoughtful conversations about dementia and brain health with people at the heart of it all; alongside the caregivers, scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, advocates, artists, and the many other heroes around the world fighting to make a difference. The hope is that accessible, unfiltered narratives ultimately spark better outcomes for the 55 million+ people with dementia and their families.
Confronting Stigma: Berrie Holtzhausen, Founder of Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia shares about his journey as a pastor, navigating witchcraft in Sub-Saharan Africa and dementia tourism
The Dementia Research Project
48 minutes 52 seconds
1 year ago
Confronting Stigma: Berrie Holtzhausen, Founder of Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia shares about his journey as a pastor, navigating witchcraft in Sub-Saharan Africa and dementia tourism
Berrie Holtzhausen is the Founder of Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia (ADN). Berrie has dedicated his life to combat the stigma linking people with dementia to witchcraft in rural African communities. Prior to founding ADN he was a pastor for over 20 years. Berrie holds a Masters degree in Theology and honours in Semetic languages.
In this chat, Berrie tells us about his journey of activism, advocacy and providing compassionate care for people living with dementia. His story of tackling the superstitions of witchcraft was highlighted in an award-winning documentary The African Witchfinder
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The Dementia Research Project
In this podcast series, we are on a mission to learn. We will be exploring ideas and having thoughtful conversations about dementia and brain health with people at the heart of it all; alongside the caregivers, scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, advocates, artists, and the many other heroes around the world fighting to make a difference. The hope is that accessible, unfiltered narratives ultimately spark better outcomes for the 55 million+ people with dementia and their families.
