Every 68 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer's disease. According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 55 million people worldwide have dementia, more than 60% of whom live in low- and middle-income countries.

Lerato Mbele speaks to a social worker at Rand Aid, Debbie Beech, and a neurologist and brain health expert, Dr Kirti Ranchod.

Every 68 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer's disease. According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 55 million people worldwide have dementia, more than 60% of whom live in low- and middle-income countries.
Lerato Mbele speaks to a social worker at Rand Aid, Debbie Beech, and a neurologist and brain health expert, Dr Kirti Ranchod.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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