Thank you for the joy you gave at Christmas time

When you are old and frail
having a comfortable bed means so much

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Looking for a place to call home?

If you're over 60, TAFTA can help

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What happens when you get too old to work?

There are 4.5 million people over the age of 60 in South Africa

What does the future hold?

Running a marathon?

Make your race count for more by raising funds for Durban's elderly people

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Find new friends and interests at a TAFTA Lifestyle Centre near you

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The Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa (HPCA) has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Association for the Aged (TAFTA). This collaboration aims to improve access to palliative care for older people in South Africa through training, support and policy development.




BEST CHRISTMAS EVER – THANKS TO CARING FRIENDS LIKE YOU!

Seeing so many elders enjoying a rare opportunity for a festive get together last month – with wonderful food, companionship and entertainment – was just the best feeling ever.

And what made it even better, was knowing that the good people of Durban made it happen!

Thanks to your wonderfully generous support, we were able to bring a little festive cheer to so many elderly people in Tafta homes, wellness centres and community facilities across the city. In fact, we served exactly 1761 Christmas lunches! Each lunch comprised three delicious courses with extra treats like a mini Christmas cake to take away afterwards.

A huge 'thank you' to everyone who contributed towards this annual treat for our elders. We wish you and your loved ones a healthy, happy and prosperous 2020, filled with the same joy you give to others!


Christmas cake

An extra treat – a mini Christmas cake to take away!


Accommodation for the elderly

Cambridge Gardens
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Cambridge Gardens

Upmarket Ridge Road block offering bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom flats. Sold on Life Rights Scheme and suitable for fit and mobile seniors, with independent income.
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Cambridge Gardens
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Barnes Cottages

Modern, upmarket units in Essenwood, offering 1 and 2 bedroom units to rent, suitable for seniors with independent income. Full Ageing in Place services availble for those requiring assisted living.
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John Conradie House
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John Conradie House

A block of flats on Durban's beachfront, providing accommodation for fit, mobile seniors with a minimum monthly income of the Old Age Grant.
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John Dunn House
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John Dunn House

An old age home on the Bluff providing assisted living and frail care accommodation. Suitable for elderly people with a minimum monthly income of the Old Age Grant.
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Kings Hall
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Kings Hall

City Centre block offering bachelor and 1 bed flats with own bathroom and kitchen to rent or buy on Life Rights Scheme. Suitable for fit and mobile seniors.
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Langeler Towers
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Langeler Towers

Block of flats on the Beachfront offering affordable accommodation for older persons in one, two, and four bed units with own bathroom and kitchen.
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Lucas Gardens
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Lucas Gardens

Block of flats on the Berea offering studio, 1 and 2 bedroom flats for fit and mobile seniors. Sold on Life Rights Scheme.
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Ocean View
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Ocean View

Musgrave Road Home comprising 30 furnished suites with own bathrooms. Sold on Life Rights Scheme and suitable for for fit and mobile seniors with independent income.
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St Catherine's
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St Catherine's Close

Self contained 2 & 3 bedroom Berea cottages for sale on Life Rights Scheme. Suitable for fit and mobile residents.
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St Martin's Village
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St Martin's Village

Retirement Village in Sydenham offering 1 and 2 bedroom cottages for rent or for sale on Life Rights Scheme. Suitable for fit and mobile residents.
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Tafta Lodge
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Tafta Lodge

Beachfront block of single and double flats for rent. Suitable for fit and mobile seniors with a monthly income of R1600+
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TAFTA on Ridge
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TAFTA on Ridge

Block of flats on the Berea offering single rooms with shared bathrooms. Suitable for fit and mobile seniors with a monthly income of R3000+.
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Tafta Park
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Tafta Park

Retirement village in Bellair, offering studio, 1 and 2 bedroom cottages for fit and mobile seniors. Sold on Life Rights Scheme.
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Retirement plans may fail you

Traditionally, people work on the idea of saving a certain amount – such as 15 times their annual salary – to cover their needs in retirement. But these plans may be upset by factors that cannot be built into typical retirement savings calculations.

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