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Elphin Lodge ‘bears’ its good heart…
Rand Aid’s Elphin Lodge retirement village recently donated three teddy bears to Tails and Whiskers, an Edenvale charity shop that…
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COVID-19, mental health and substance abuse
People who abuse drugs or alcohol often do so to cope with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. A…
24 Jul 2020
Thembalami and MODA enjoy some Christmas spirit
Rand Aid’s Thembalami Care Centre and Max Ordman Deaf Association residents and the ‘Gogos’ from the care centre’s Zamokuhle outreach…
15 Dec 2022
Social workers’ critical role in the times of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the important role of social workers in society. Gone are the days of social stigma…
08 Apr 2021
ANXIETY IN COVID TIMES
Registered nurse Estelle Raath shares her experiences of the general anxiety that has become so commonplace during the global coronavirus…
14 Aug 2020
Inyoni residents gain new appreciation for the scale of Rand Aid
Residents of Rand Aid’s Inyoni Creek retirement village recently took part in a tour of the broader Rand Aid organisation,…
17 Oct 2025
The Rand Aid Way: A shared cup of coffee and a wealth of wisdom
There is a profound beauty in the simple act of sharing a cup of coffee. Recently, at Elphino’s coffee shop,…
25 Mar 2026
Making the holidays joyful: Supporting a loved one with dementia
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and family gatherings – but for families with a loved one…
08 Dec 2025
Happy Chatters show winter’s no match for community spirit
Thornhill Manor’s Happy Chatters occupational therapy group didn’t hibernate this winter. Instead, they enjoyed a variety of games during their…
13 Aug 2025
February birthday bash hits the right note
Thembalami Care Centre and the Max Ordman Deaf Association held its monthly birthday on February 18, with entertainer Juan Jacq…
20 Feb 2026
Rand Aid social workers graduate with master’s degrees
Two Rand Aid social workers, Thuli Ngoma and Michelle Matsolo, have marked a significant academic and professional milestone after graduating…
03 Jun 2026
Elphino’s is the place to meet!
Elphino’s Coffee Shop at Elphin Lodge retirement village is a favourite meeting place, not only for Elphin Lodge and Ron…
13 Apr 2021
Thembalami residents enjoy some Christmas cheer
Residents from Rand Aid’s Thembalami Care Centre and the Max Ordman Deaf Association enjoyed some Christmas cheer when Dale Parrish,…
29 Dec 2022
Rand Aid villages strengthen community support with new safety and well-being initiatives
The four Rand Aid retirement villages – Inyoni Creek, Thornhill Manor, Tarentaal and Elphin Lodge – have always placed residents’…
17 Oct 2025
Thornhill Manor residents knit nearly 1 500 squares for charity
Thanks to a partnership with Malcolm Cummins from the 67 Blankets for Mandela Day initiative, Thornhill Manor residents have made…
24 Jul 2025