Storytelling on Valentine’s Day

South Africa’s Phase Two of its Covid-19 vaccination programme, targeting people over the age of 60, commenced on 17 May….

With Thembalami Care Centre and Max Ordman Deaf Association residents unable to go on their usual weekly shopping trips, staff…

Unlike so many of the special celebrations and events on the Ron Smith Care Centre calendar, the Christmas celebrations were…

Tarentaal retirement village’s residents thoroughly enjoyed their Mother’s and Father’s Day tea on 6 June, hosted by the village’s residents’…

In the not-so-distant past, old age was often associated with frailty, dependence, and a decline in quality of life. “Care…

After eight years of dedication that saw him juggling studies with a full-time job and family commitments, Johannesburg resident Tinyiko…

Thornhill Manor retirement village held its Valentine’s sundowner dinner in the hall on 9 February, with 120 residents attending the…

A relaxed, pub-like atmosphere greeted Ron Smith Care Centre’s male residents in celebration of Father’s Day on 15 June. The…

Most 80 year olds – especially those who have had two knee replacements – would consider a good meal in…

A resident of Rand Aid’s Elphin Lodge retirement village is encouraging fellow residents to get up and moving during the…

Thembalami Care Centre’s recreation department has launched a new initiative to enhance the quality of life for residents experiencing mobility…

Inyoni Creek residents had tons of fun at the retirement village’s first bingo evening, which was held in February. Inyoni’s…

Florah Tshonisa, who joined Ron Smith Care Centre as a professional nurse in 2019, has been promoted to the position…

Family and friends surrounded Evelyn Fennessy when she turned 90 on January 4, 2020. Loved ones travelled from Port Elizabeth,…