Counselling
If you have dementia, or you’re caring for someone living with dementia, it’s normal to experience a range of good and bad feelings. You’re not alone. Dementia Botswana offers free, confidential, professional counselling for individuals, families, couples and professional carers at all stages of a dementia journey.
Counselling is important as it can help you understand what you, or someone you care about, is going through. It can be good to talk with a professional about your:
- emotional reactions
- family and culture
- living arrangements
- dementia symptoms
- changed behaviours.
Everyone will experience dementia differently. Counselling support can help individuals, couples and families to:
- gain a better understanding of the impact of dementia
- develop strategies to respond to feelings of stress or mixed emotions
- plan for the future, by setting goals and seeking referrals for practice support.
- We can speak with you face-to-face, on the phone or via video conferencing.
Email our Dementia Helpdesk at dementia@pelonomi.com or
Use the online service enquiry/referral request form
The National Dementia Helpdesk is a free e service that provides information and advice to:
- people living with dementia
- people concerned about changes to memory and thinking
- people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- family, friends and carers of people living with dementia
In addition to sharing information and advice, the team can also:
- provide emotional support and guidance
- connect you to Dementia Botswana community support services and programs in your area
- discuss government support for non-communicable diseases and Care in your area
WhatsApp: +267 7182 2402
Email: dementia@pelonomi.com
The National Dementia Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
If you would prefer to talk to someone, contact the National Dementia Helpdesk on +267 7182 2402 (WhatsApp).
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Dementia Botswana provides high-quality services and support to meet family and carer needs. We recognise, promote and value carers and care relationships, and recognise the different needs of people in care relationships.
Support for families and carers
Family members and friends often find themselves in the role of a carer when a loved one is living with dementia. While caring for your loved one can be rewarding, it can also have its tougher days. As you care for someone with dementia, you may not be taking as much care of your own emotional, mental or physical well-being.
Whether you’re the husband, wife, partner, daughter, son, brother, sister or friend of the person, your relationship will change. Dementia Botswana offers support for families and carers so you don’t feel alone.
Services offered through Dementia Botswana can help you:
- support the person to live well at home, for as long as possible
- support the person to continue with their hobbies, activities and interests
- learn about dementia, so you’re better equipped to manage changes
- access support services and programs to maintain your health and well-being.
How to access support for families and carers
Joining a carer support group is a great way to share knowledge, tips and strategies with others who are going through a similar experience.
To find a group near you:
- Use the online service enquiry/referral request form
- You can also email: dementia@pelonomi.com to book professional counselling.
Alternatively, we regularly run several education programs specifically designed for families and carers around the country. Browse and register for an upcoming session.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you, or someone close to you, is diagnosed with dementia. You may not be aware of the support available to help you maintain independence and live well.
That’s why at Dementia Botswana, we help individuals, couples and families:
- think about the future
- identify goals and priorities
- access supports and services
- manage dementia symptoms and live well.
How to access our programs
Email our Dementia Helpdesk at dementia@pelonomi.com or
Use the online service enquiry/referral request form
Through various support services and programs, we can help you:
- increase your understanding of dementia
- connect with healthcare professionals and support agencies
- continue daily activities such as personal care, household tasks, shopping, preparing meals, managing finances, appointments and taking medications
- maintain hobbies and interests that support your health and well-being
- stay socially connected to family and friends.
Post-diagnostic support
We offer individualised support to people of all ages diagnosed with dementia, or people assessed with mild cognitive impairment. It is also available to your family member or support person. Work with a skilled Dementia Botswana staff member over several sessions. Receive personalised information to help you manage your diagnosis and live well.
Dementia Botswana offers free support for people of all ages diagnosed with dementia, or people assessed with mild cognitive impairment. These sessions are designed to help you manage your diagnosis and live well.
A skilled Dementia Botswana staff member will be your single point of contact over several sessions. They will work with you to understand your specific situation and provide information and support based on what is most important to you.
Post-diagnostic support is also available to family and carers.
Support following your diagnosis can help you:
- increase your understanding of dementia
- plan support services and networks
- develop personal and lifestyle strategies to help you live well
- prepare and plan for any changes.
We offer sessions throughout Botswana and can also be reached via phone or email.
WhatsApp: +267 7182 2402
Email: dementia@pelonomi.com
The National Dementia Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.