Raise the drawbridge

Raise the drawbridge

Raise the drawbridge Why People move into retirement villages There is a common misconception that most people are attracted to retirement villages by the provision of care (especially frail care!). But, contrary to popular opinion, only 2% of people over 65 will ever...
Have the flu vaccinations as well

Have the flu vaccinations as well

Have the flu vaccinations as well I recently received an email from my medical aid encouraging me to have the annual Flu vaccination. The email read as follows: “Dear member: fight the flu this winter! We have pre-authorised the payment of a flu vaccine for HENRY T....
ANOTHER ACCOLADE OF PRAISE FOR CARE STAFF

ANOTHER ACCOLADE OF PRAISE FOR CARE STAFF

ANOTHER ACCOLADE OF PRAISE FOR CARE STAFF Banksy is an anonymous England-based street artist, vandal, political activist, and film director, active since the 1990s. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a...
Downsize – yes… But Don’t Touch My Books!

Downsize – yes… But Don’t Touch My Books!

Downsize – yes… But Don’t Touch My Books! Okay, I’m gonna blame this on my husband because husbands are good for that sort of thing. But the truth? I should have known better. When Bob and I decided to downsize from a three-story house to a two bedroom...
A Watershed Change at Abelia Road!

A Watershed Change at Abelia Road!

A Watershed Change at Abelia Road!     Kloof Rest Home Association and Peace Cottages are delighted to announce an exciting new care development in Abelia Road     The concept of care in the Upper Highway region was first established in 1904, when the Guild...