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Rand Aid offers a closer look at retirement living and care
People nearing retirement or seeking care for a loved one saw firsthand what Rand Aid Association offers at its open day, held on October 17 2026. Visitors toured the retirement villages and care centres, spoke to staff and saw the level of care provided, while also getting a feel for the strong ...
The little victories that make a big difference for older adults
Sometimes occupational therapy (OT) looks like relearning how to walk. Other times, it’s picking up a crochet hook, joining a music session or discovering that something you thought you’d lost is still within reach. For World Occupational Therapy Day on October 27, under this year’s theme ...
More Than Memory Care: Discover a Life of Connection at Protea Memory Clinic
Choosing a residential care facility for a loved one living with dementia is never an easy decision. Families naturally want reassurance that their loved one will receive professional care, individual attention and the support they need. But there is another consideration that is just as importan...
Help is just a button away for Rand Aid residents
A fall, a burst geyser or a car breakdown can turn an ordinary day into an emergency. For Rand Aid residents, help is just a button press away. Rand Aid’s 24-hour call centre at Ron Smith Care Centre provides a central point of contact for medical, maintenance and security-related emergencies a...
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...
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...
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...
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...