Articles
Rand Aid: Memory care and support group
Forgetfulness is not always a sign of dementia – but when memory problems begin to interfere with everyday life, it is time to investigate. Acting early can make an important difference to the future. That is the advice of Debbie Beech, a trained social worker who has worked in the dementia fie...
Growing older strategically means making choices that support independence
Growing older is inevitable, but how we approach it can make a significant difference to the quality of those later years, says Rand Aid CEO Gert Coetzee. Gert believes older people can be more intentional about how they structure their lives, rather than simply allowing retirement to become a pe...
Choosing Quality Dementia Care: Understanding the Value Behind Protea Memory Clinic
When a family begins looking for residential care for someone they love, cost will inevitably be part of the conversation. Assisted living, frail care and specialised dementia care can represent a substantial monthly commitment, and it is completely reasonable for families to want to understand e...
Older people are not invisible: Challenging the stereotypes of ageing
Growing older does not mean becoming invisible, powerless, dependent or irrelevant. That is one of the strongest messages emerging from residents and staff at Rand Aid Association as the organisation marks the International Day of Older Persons on October 1. Rand Aid has four retirement villages ...
When the person you love begins to change: A family’s Alzheimer’s journey
For years, Anne Miller’s daughters could explain away the small changes they noticed in their mom. She had become more anxious and fearful, they thought, perhaps because of the stressful experiences she had been through. Gradually, however, the changes became harder to dismiss. The woman who ha...
KZN’s Next Coastal Corridor is Taking Shape as Investment Moves to the South Coast
In recent years, significant investment has flowed into KwaZulu-Natal, across various industries. Toyota has committed around R10.4 billion to bolster its KZN operations, with significant upgrades to infrastructure and investment in tourism assets and property around the province. This has extend...
From hospital-like to home: How Ron Smith Care Centre has transformed
“It is their home, and I am coming to their house.” That simple change in perspective has transformed the way enrolled nurse Laurentia Jooste approaches her work at Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC). Laurentia has worked at the Lyndhurst care centre for 26 years, and she remembers a t...
65th Scottburgh August Tournament, sponsored by Renishaw Hills, delivers an epic week of bowls
After five successful days (3 to 7 August 2026), the 65th Scottburgh August Tournament has wrapped up with hundreds of bowlers travelling to the KZN South Coast for one of the region’s most anticipated winter sporting events. The tournament was supported by Renishaw Hills and hosted across Scot...
Growing a Better Dementia Care Environment: Inside Protea Memory Clinic’s Garden Project
At Protea Memory Clinic, we believe exceptional dementia care is about much more than what happens inside a resident’s room or during a clinical consultation. The environment surrounding a person can play an important role in how they feel, engage, and experience everyday life. One of the featu...
Community Wins as Renishaw Solstice Race Generates Funding for Keep Scottburgh Beautiful
The success of the inaugural Renishaw Solstice Race has created a lasting legacy beyond the finish line. The event, held on 20 June 2026 at Crocworld Conservation & Adventure Centre within Renishaw Coastal Precinct, brought hundreds of athletes to this stunning Scottburgh trail adventure. Tog...