Articles
Retirement villages – a move away from the concept of the aged home of the elderly.”
The marginalisation of the elderly in western society is what drove the emergence of traditional old-aged homes, care, and rest homes. These facilities were medically oriented and institutional in nature, not far removed from mental asylums – places where older members of the family were se...
Remarkable Rand Aid residents who redefine the image of ageing
The image of seniors in rocking chairs staring day-long at the telly is as outdated as dial-up modems for connectivity and steering locks for vehicle safety. The World Health Organisation estimates that by 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or over “The more candles on y...
World Alzheimer’s Day: 21 September
The difference between normal ageing and dementia Two in three people think that dementia is linked to normal ageing when, in fact, it is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that interferes with a person’s ability to function and do everyday activities. Dementia expert Debbie Beech – who once...
Wytham Estate Open Days – Join us for a Coffee on the House
Wytham Estate was designed and developed with a desire for people live and retire within one of Cape Town’s historic neighbourhoods. Centrally located within suburbia and in close proximity to all the local amenities – Wytham Estate offers secure, upmarket retirement living in the heart of th...
Join us for our Thursday Talks
At Wytham Estate, we believe community and belonging are key. We are hosting a series of free talks on Thursdays between 1:30pm to 3pm at Wytham Estate on a variety of topics. We would love for you to join us for these fantastic events. The first event in our series of Thursday talks happening on...
The benefits of living in a retirement village: Why you should consider this lifestyle
As we age, the idea of downsizing or finding a place to settle down becomes more appealing. Retirement villages are an excellent option for those looking for a low-maintenance and community-based lifestyle. Here are some benefits of living in a retirement village you may want to consider. Communi...
Housekeeping teams dedicated to RSCC
Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) is rewarding its housekeeping employees for going above and beyond the call of duty! “RSCC housekeeper Portia Ngobeni initiated the idea of implementing a Housekeeping Team of the Month award, to honour our housekeeping employees for their hard work and...
Sub-acute care: A fundamental step into patient recovery
Acute vs. sub-acute care Acute care and sub-acute care are different medical terms used to describe either the duration, and or severity of an episode or the progress in continuum of care from one phase to another during the health journey. Acute care is often a shorter-term, often more severe an...
Why An ‘Age in Place’ Policy Is Being Embraced by A New Generation of Retirees
Why An ‘Age in Place’ Policy Is Being Embraced by A New Generation of Retirees People are living longer than before but we can’t outrun the health risks associated with ageing forever. The elderly are the demographic most likely to have a chronic illness, with 80% of over-65s having at le...
RSCC enjoys the gift of giving on Mandela Day
Who said older people always need to be on the receiving end of community generosity? The residents and staff members of Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) were the ones who did the giving this Mandela Day when they baked cookies for a nearby youth centre. Busy hands and happy hearts chara...