Caring for those who once cared for us

Caring for those who once cared for us

Supporting older persons and the families who care for them in Ghana.

Supporting Elders & Dementia Care in Northern Ghana
You are not alone
Understanding dementia together
Every elder deserves dignity

“Many elderly individuals are living with confusion, neglect, and loneliness. Many caregivers are overwhelmed, unsupported, and unsure where to turn. Some who wander due to dementia are even wrongly accused of witchcraft.”

— We are here to support you — and stand with you every step of the way.

Who We Are

Anaalie Legacy Foundation

Anaalie Legacy Foundation (ALF) is dedicated to improving the lives of older persons by promoting dignified ageing across Northern Ghana.

We support:

Older persons living with dementia and their families

Caregivers who need guidance, training, and emotional support

Elders facing vulnerability due to poverty, neglect, and isolation

Communities seeking understanding and awareness about elder care

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What We Do

Our Focus Areas

Support Caregivers

500+

Caregivers Supported

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Focus Area 01

Support Caregivers

Family caregivers are the unsung heroes of elderly care. We provide training, emotional support, respite programs, and peer networks to help caregivers sustain their vital role — without burning out. From counselling sessions to practical workshops, we walk alongside families every step of the way.

Raise Dementia Awareness

12+

Communities Reached

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Focus Area 02

Raise Dementia Awareness

Dementia is widely misunderstood across Ghana — often attributed to witchcraft or old age. Through community education sessions, radio campaigns, and school outreach, we're changing the narrative. We equip communities with knowledge to recognize early signs, provide compassionate care, and fight stigma.

Direct Elder Support

200+

Elders Visited

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Focus Area 03

Direct Elder Support

Many older persons in our communities live alone, without access to basic necessities. We provide home visits, health screenings, nutritional support, and companionship to elders who need it most — restoring dignity and ensuring no one ages in silence or neglect.

Community Engagement

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Active Programs

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Focus Area 04

Community Engagement

Sustainable change starts with community ownership. We organize intergenerational dialogues, advocacy campaigns, and volunteer mobilization to build communities where older persons are valued, respected, and actively included in social and civic life.

Your Support Makes an Impact

Every contribution creates real change.

See how your support directly transforms the lives of elderly persons and caregivers across Northern Ghana.

GHS 50

Supports caregiver materials and resources

GHS 100

Funds a home visit to an isolated elder

GHS 250

Supports community dementia awareness

Voices from the Community

Stories of care, shared.

Real words from caregivers, families, and community members whose lives have been touched by this work.

When my mother started forgetting our names, I felt lost. ALF helped me understand what was happening — and that I didn't have to face it alone.

Aisha M.

Family Caregiver, Tamale

The volunteers visit my father every week. They don't just bring food — they bring time, patience, and laughter. That is what he needed most.

Ibrahim A.

Son of an elder we support, Savelugu

I used to think dementia was a curse. The awareness sessions changed our whole community. There is more kindness now, more understanding.

Madam Fati S.

Community Leader, Tamale

ALF gave us hope when we were overwhelmed. The support group felt like a family — we share, we cry, we laugh together.

Amina Y.

Family Caregiver, Tamale

This foundation restores dignity to those who shaped our communities. Every elder deserves to age with respect.

Dr. Mensah

Healthcare Partner

The home visits bring so much joy to my mother. She looks forward to them every week — it gives her a reason to smile.

Hawa I.

Daughter & Caregiver

Latest News & Stories

Updates from our community.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩.
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25 Aug 20265 min read

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩.

During the weekend, the Anaalie Legacy Foundation (ALF) team made a home visit to an older woman and her family caregiver in our community. She is an older woman experiencing memory-related difficulties, and her daughter is her primary caregiver. The family welcomed us into their home, giving us an opportunity to spend time with them, listen to their experiences and better understand the realities of caring for an older person within the family.

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2026 𝐒𝐁𝐂 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭
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6 Aug 20265 min read

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2026 𝐒𝐁𝐂 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

Anaalie Legacy Foundation (ALF) was proud to be represented at the 2026 Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Evidence Summit in Accra a key national gathering organized by the Health Promotion Division of the Ghana Health Service. Our Founder, Amanda Anipu, had the honour of presenting a poster titled "Breaking Silence Around Dementia: Community-Based Awareness and Caregiver Support Approaches for Elderly Wellbeing in Ghana." It was a meaningful opportunity to bring dementia and the voices of family caregivers into an important national conversation on strengthening Ghana's health system. The summit theme, "Strengthening Free Primary Health Care in Ghana Through Evidence-Based Social and Behaviour Change for Sustainable Health and Wellbeing," strongly resonates with ALF's mission. It reinforced our belief that dementia and healthy ageing must be intentionally integrated into primary health care, community health promotion, and national policy discussions. We are especially grateful to Dr Priscilla Madzinga-Kusena, Social and Behaviour Change Team Lead at Africa CDC, and Modou Njai, Senior Technical Officer and Primary Health Care Focal Point for the Africa CDC Western Africa Regional Coordinating Centre, for taking the time to specially engage with our work and for their encouragement.

𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲
Donations and Caregiver Support
19 Jul 20265 min read

𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲

𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 Today, the Anaalie Legacy Foundation - ALF team visited an elderly woman in Tamale as part of our regular home visits. Beyond spending time with her, we had the opportunity to speak with her daughter-in-law, who lovingly cares for her every day. One thing she shared stayed with us: Words of encouragement from others have inspired her to continue giving her best. It was a beautiful reminder that caregivers also need appreciation, recognition, and support. We are grateful to our volunteer and Ambassador for Dignified Ageing and Dementia Care, Mariam Tiyumba Hamza, for sharing such a heartfelt reflection from today's visit. Every home visit reminds us that caring for older persons also means supporting those who care for them. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀 #AnaalieLegacyFoundation #CaregiversMatter #HealthyAgeing

Community outreach for elderly care
You are not alone

If you are caring for an elderly loved one, we are here for you.

Whether you need guidance, someone to talk to, or practical help understanding what your loved one is going through — reach out today.

“When my mother started forgetting our names, I felt lost. ALF helped me understand what was happening — and that I didn't have to face it alone.”

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Aisha M.

Caregiver, Tamale

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