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Tarentaal retirement village residents thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas carols evening on 8 December. Pictured with Santa (Mike Dean) is Tarentaal…
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Having a stroke which paralysed the right side of her body didn’t stop Rand Aid Ron Smith Care Centre resident…
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Tarentaal’s Naomi turns 90
Naomi de Villiers celebrated her 90th birthday on May 20. A resident of Rand Aid’s Tarentaal retirement village since 2001, Naomi…
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Tarentaal celebrates Heritage Day
Rand Aid’s Tarentaal retirement village Residents’ Committee hosted a braai for residents, to celebrate Heritage Day on 23 September.
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Hannie retires after 16 years’ service to Rand Aid
Hannie Combrink, a much-loved loyal and dedicated nursing sister at Rand Aid’s Inyoni Creek retirement village, will retire at the…
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Bingo gets hearts racing and friendships blooming
Bingo buddies bonded over the age-old number-calling game of chance at Thembalami Care Centre on May 16. There was great…
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Elphin Lodge grandkids rock as initiative goes inter-generational
What started as one resident’s quiet idea has turned into a colourful craze at Elphin Lodge. Inspired by ‘Cape Town…
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Game on in the Tarentaal village hall!
Feeling bored or lonely? There’s plenty to get involved in right on your doorstep. The Tarentaal village hall is often…
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Thembalami awash in red and white
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Rand Aid: Shifting perceptions of ageing and care
In the not-so-distant past, old age was often associated with frailty, dependence, and a decline in quality of life. “Care…
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Beloved Marlene retires from Elphin Lodge
Elphin Lodge recently bid a fond farewell to receptionist Marlene Sirchia, who retired at the end of November. Her cheery…
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Inyoni Creek extends helping hand during lockdown
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Happy 99th birthday Billie
A very happy birthday to Inyoni Creek resident Billie Sacks, who celebrated her 99th birthday on 9 June. Billie, Inyoni…
13 Jun 2023
Building a home: Simoné steps into a leadership role at RSCC
When Simoné Botha arrived at Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) in December 2023, she stepped into a space…
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