James Navan
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Overview
Penelope Ditu is a community member and advocate based in Durban, South Africa. She is living with dementia and is sharing her experience to help others better understand what it is like to live with the condition and to challenge common misconceptions.
Experience
“Receiving a diagnosis of dementia changed my life, but it did not change who I am. I still have a voice, and I
still want to be part of my community.”
Themes
- Living well with dementia
- Identity and self-advocacy
- Family and community support
- Raising awareness and reducing stigma