Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 5: "Let them believe... what they believe"

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Dementia is one of the toughest diseases for any family to face — but experts say kindness, patience, and understanding can make all the difference.

It’s an umbrella term for conditions that affect memory, thinking, and behaviour — and Alzheimer’s is the most common form.

Because September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, HOT1027 is running a special series on the disease — and the best ways to cope.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
23 Sep 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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