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29/09/2025

Heart! Centre of your being!

08/08/2025

August is both National Organ Donor Awareness Month and Women's Month. August also sees a focus on Women's Cancer Awareness, specifically breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. Additionally, August is often associated with Bone Marrow and Leukaemia Awareness.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
National Organ Donor Awareness Month:
This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation.
Women's Month:
This month celebrates women's achievements and addresses ongoing issues of inequality and gender-based violence.
Women's Cancer Awareness Month:
This month focuses on raising awareness about breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, which are the most common cancers affecting women in South Africa.
Bone Marrow and Leukaemia Awareness Month:
This month highlights the need for bone marrow and stem cell donors, particularly for those with leukemia.
Organ Donor Month - South African Government
August is National Organ Donor Awareness Month.

22/06/2025

JUNE BRAINHEALTH MONTH ... dementia

If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.
1a. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi Mom- it’s Margaret.”
NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.
1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.
2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.
3. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.
4. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.
5. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.
6. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.
7. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.
8. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.
9. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.
10. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.
11. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.
12. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.
13. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.
14. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.
15. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.
16. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.
17. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.
18. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.
19. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.
20. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.
21. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”

ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘᴀsᴛᴇ in Honor of someone you know or knew who has dementia. In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month…you’re never more aware than when this disease hits your family!

18/04/2025

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” — John 20:29.

17/02/2025

Take care...💔

Ever felt like heartbreak physically hurts? Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or “broken heart syndrome,” is a real, temporary heart condition triggered by intense emotional or physical stress, such as the loss of a loved one, trauma, or severe heartbreak.

🫀 What happens?
A sudden surge of stress hormones (like adrenaline) weakens the left ventricle, causing it to balloon into a shape resembling a Japanese “takotsubo” pot, used to catch octopus.

Symptoms mimic a heart attack and include:
✔️ Chest pain
✔️ Shortness of breath
✔️ Irregular heartbeat

The good news? Broken heart syndrome is usually temporary and reversible with the right care. If you experience symptoms, always seek medical attention to rule out a heart attack.

Your heart is more than a symbol of love—take care of it, emotionally and physically! ❤️

20/12/2024

The Paediatric Cardiac Society of South Africa (PCSSA) is dedicated to improving the lives of children with congenital and acquired heart diseases. With a mission rooted in excellence, the PCSSA supports the advancement of paediatric cardiology through:

🌟 Specialised Care: Ensuring children receive world-class treatment for complex cardiac conditions.

📚 Education & Training: Providing resources for healthcare professionals to stay updated with the latest in paediatric cardiac care.

🤝 Collaboration: Partnering with local and international organisations to improve outcomes for children with heart diseases.

💡 Research: Driving innovation through ongoing studies to enhance paediatric cardiac health in South Africa.

As part of their efforts, the PCSSA brings together healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates, all working tirelessly to ensure no child is left behind when it comes to cardiac care.

Learn more about their impactful work and how you can support their mission at pcssa.org.

10/10/2024

Be kind, be loving, be understanding...🌹

World Mental Health Day
10/10/24