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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...
Your Retirement Property – The most significant investment ever
Buying your retirement property requires more research and planning than any other property purchase you make throughout your entire life. Early on, as a young couple, you will make choices based on the best value you can get for your sometimes-limited means.ÂÂ You will sacrifice position and...
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 ...
Understanding Senior Housing Options
Planning for your future Aging is a time of adaptation and change, and planning for the future will make sure your needs, or the needs of a loved one, are fully met. Continuing to thrive as you age means learning how to maintain your independence for as long as possible. This may mean modifying y...
Changes needed for retirement village rules – New Zealand Herald
ome retirement villages need to improve the way they communicate with residents, as well as ensuring that potential residents understand exactly what they are signing up for, according to Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan. In a report released today she recommends changes to the 2003 Retireme...
The Right Retirement Choice
Selecting the right property for retirement is not simply a matter of selling a large property and buying a smaller property. It should form part of a well-considered retirement plan, in which the financial implications of various purchase and development options are carefully considered in light...
Retirement villages, old age homes run by Johannesburg Municipality
RETIREMENT VILLAGES AND OLD AGE HOMES IN JOHANNESBURG The below list relates to retirement villages and old age homes owned by the Johannesburg Municipality. This is a list of retirement facilities which assists those who require subsidised accommodation. There are other organisations and groups ...