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Elderly care: Understand how ageing affects driving
Everyone ages differently so there is no set cut-off age for older people to stop driving. But if you’re involved in elderly care, you should note that older people are more likely to receive traffic citations and have accidents than younger drivers. In fact, fatal crash rates rise steepl...
What is assisted living?
Assisted living is a generic term describing facilities for people needing assistance with day to day living activities. They cater for people that need help in dealing with common tasks that have become difficult due to physical limitations. Assisted living facilities provide the appropriate c...
Rand Aid Association retirement villages are committed to the wellbeing of the elderly
Rand Aid Association's Tarentaal offers subsidised rental accommodation for the elderly with limited means while Thembalami caters for men and women over 65 who are physically or mentally frail and who are in dire need of frail care. Tarentaal caters for the many senior citizens who...
Socialising ‘leads to longer life’
People who regularly socialise with friends and family will live longer than their more isolated counterparts, according to a new study. Those who fail to socialise risk being as unhealthy as a person who smokes 15 cigarettes a day or an alcoholic, while those who enjoy mingling are improving the...
Choosing a Care home or Nursing Home
Moving elderly parents into care homes or nursing homes is a major decision and not one to be taken lightly. There are financial, welfare and psychological aspects to be considered and very often it is a last resort. Sending elderly parents to a care home or nursing home often makes people feel v...
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Frail Care, Midcare – Help!
For a person investigating retirement options for a family member, all these terms can be quite confusing! And if you think these are all the terms used, there are more to confuse you even more. Terms such as: post-operative care, sub-acute care, step-down, convalescence are also frequently used ...