Ntokozo Nkosi on The Emotional Effects of Abuse on the Elderly (Part 2)

Contact: [email protected] episodes on YouTube : Link ➡️ https://youtube.com/@nvmckenzie?si=y8ZcaOQ0yYqjGhA8As we head to World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September 2024, Ntokozo Nkosi who is the Deputy Director Services to Older Persons at the  Department of Social Development in KwaZulu Natal, shares insights on The Emotional Effects of Abuse on the Elderly This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. Part 1 which focused on The Current Status on Elderly Abuse  is also available on the channel. Alzheimer's in the ElderlyAlzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia and usually affects people over the age of 65. Because of their memory impairment and inability to communicate, patients with Alzheimer's are especially vulnerable to abuse. Aggressors may also target these patients because they are more easily confused, and so may not even realize that they are being ridiculed or abused.Remember in South Africa, elder abuse is a crime.The Podcast: Camera: Mluleki Dlamini & Siyabonga MeyiwaSound: Sibusiso 'Dust' Nkosi Editing: Mluleki Dlamini & Kwenza Trevor MasingaCo-ordinator: Phumelele Khambule Host: Nongcebo Vukile McKenzieThe Podcast: Camera: Mluleki Dlamini & Siyabonga MeyiwaSound: Sibusiso 'Dust' Nkosi Editing: Mluleki Dlamini Co-ordinator: Phumelele Khambule Host: Nongcebo Vukile McKenzieContact: [email protected] episodes on YouTube : Link ➡️ https://youtube.com/@nvmckenzie?si=y8ZcaOQ0yYqjGhA8Disclaimer: Some content may include sensitive topics and discussions, listener discretion is advised. The intention is not to offend but to provide information. Proceed only if you are comfortable with potentially sensitive topics. The content on this podcast does not constitute financial, legal, medical, or any other professional advice. Users should consult with the relevant professionals for specific advice related to their situation.The Podcast is not responsible and cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from reliance on the content provided through the channel's content. All content is provided without warranty.