The Link Between Dementia and Witchcraft Accusations with Berrie Holtzhausen

Welcome to Witch Hunt, where we uncover the ongoing crisis of modern witch hunts and harmful practices.  In this episode, we talk with Berrie Holtzhausen, founder of Alzheimer’s Dementia Namibia. Berrie’s incredible journey to become a dementia advocate highlights his dedication to educating communities where those with dementia are often mistaken for harming their community with witchcraft. Hear Berrie’s powerful stories of resilience, his fight against stigma, and his efforts to create dementia-friendly communities. Despite his own Alzheimer's diagnosis, Berrie continues to rescue those falsely accused of witchcraft due to dementia symptoms. Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia Facebook African Witchfinder Documentary 2018 ‘They wanted her to confess to witchcraft’: ending the chilling effects of dementia stigma in Nigeria Donate: End Witch Hunts UK AdvocacyTrip Fund End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website Salem Witch-Hunt Education Project