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GOOD NEWS! Serenity@7th Frail
Serenity@7th Frail is opening their 3rd house, right next to the facility! We are running a “opening special” vir Assistant Living, To avoid disappointment, please contact Serenity@7th Frail! Serenity at 7th Frail is home-orientated care centre that provides basic hygienic care and a ...
Rand Aid: Shifting perceptions of ageing and care
In the not-so-distant past, old age was often associated with frailty, dependence, anda decline in quality of life. “Care centres – or nursing homes or old age homes, as they were called – for elders unable to live independently often resembled hospitals. However, a significant shift in per...
Care at Renishaw Hills: A Premier Assisted Living Facility
When it comes to selecting a retirement property, healthcare is a top priority. Not every facility can provide the dependable care necessary during this crucial phase of life. At Renishaw Hills, our commitment to care and peace of mind stands out, offering various options that ensure our resident...
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...
New Life Community Services: 8 months Covid free record
When the reality of COVID 19 hit, few knew how to react, much less respond. Now as one reflects back on 2020 it has become the year that changed society, and how we go about our daily lives. This new normal has not come easy, especially for the frail and high risk among us. Yet …
Why excellent healthcare matters as you age – By Evergreen Health Managing Director, Elize Porter
No one can predict with certainty what the future holds as we age. There are steps we can take on certain matters to set the course but, when it comes to health, there are a variety of unpredictable challenges that come into play. Age-related illnesses such as dementia, heart disease and strokes ...
RSCC adds a new dimension to dementia care
Rand Aid Association’s Ron Smith Care Centre has installed Snoezelen multi-sensory equipment at River Lodge 3, its residential care wing for people living with dementia, to create relaxing spaces that help reduce agitation and anxiety, engage and delight residents and encourage communication. â...
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 attached to the involvement of social workers. Rand Aid social workers Sue Prior, Debbie Beech and Ulricka Beukman fulfill the role of Community Care Co-ordinators in the reti...
How to stay healthy in COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that eight out of ten deaths from COVID-19 have been among adults age 65 and older. The increased risk is explained primarily due to the immune system changes that occur with age. And those suffering with a chronic illness also puts the...
Dementia expert’s comforting words for loved ones
Social worker and dementia expert Debbie Beech explained how emotionally charged the decision is to place a loved one in a care centre, when she took part in a panel discussion on aging on September 17, as part of eNCA’s health and science focus hosted by Uveka Rangappa. The programme was aired...