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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The image of seniors in rocking chairs staring day-long at the telly is as outdated as dial-up modems for connectivity and steering locks for vehicle safety.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...
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...
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...
Not your typical retirement apartment by Evergreen
You can ‘try before you buy’ these hotel-style suites When you hear the words “retirement living”, what comes to mind? Perhaps a small, dark room with oversized furniture occupied by a dispirited elderly person shuffling around in slippers? Think again. Retirement living nowadays is...
A very special year….Senior Service’s 20th Anniversary!
By Clive Mantle 2022 is a special year for us at SeniorService! The year marks our 20th anniversary! YES, correct, SeniorService started in 2002 and we have been running our internet business since. For all of you who have only got to know us recently, here is the short story of our humble b...
Leading property developer forges ahead with four large scale developments amid SA’s perilous economic climate
Investment into South Africa has been less than encouraging (even pre-pandemic) and coupled with increased capital outflow in recent years, the economic outlook has been and continues to be dire. Credit rating downgrades and the challenges brought on by Covid-19 have served to exacerbate th...
Irene celebrates her centenary!
Ron Smith Care Centre resident Irene Watson celebrated her centenary on 8 September, with her daughter Fiona. Irene was born in 1921 in County Durham, England. Her father Richard was a farmer, while her mother Harriet assisted the local midwife. “I attended catholic junior school and was one of...
Marie celebrates her 99th birthday, after beating Covid-19 twice
Rand Aid Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) resident Marie Roberts celebrated her 99th birthday on 27 August. Aunty Marie, as she is fondly called at RSCC, contracted Covid-19 in both the first and third waves, and is renowned at the care centre as ‘a very strong lady who sailed through her second in...