What makes a home feel like home?
Comfortable chairs to sit in … warm and welcoming spaces …. a feeling of belonging. It’s what we all want – and elders living at Tafta on Ridge are no different.
But, after 20 years, this much-loved home needs a little TLC.
Although the standard of care remains outstanding, daily wear and tear have taken their toll on the furnishings. Carpets are old and worn … couches and armchairs have sagged after years of use … curtains are faded and furniture is outdated.
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Call for systems that keep pace with longer lives this International Day of Older Persons
As the world marks International Day of Older Persons on 1 October, The Association for the Aged is calling for a rethink of the systems, services and environments that shape older people’s lives, so that longer lives can be lived with dignity, security, choice and meaningful participation.
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Up until recently, 65-year-old Mr S was coping well … living frugally by himself in a flat at Tafta. But then he developed diabetes, and didn’t realise until a sore on his leg turned septic. Mr S was admitted to hospital and his leg was amputated just below the knee. When he returned to us, he was a different person. He experienced phantom limb syndrome – convinced that he could still feel the leg that had been amputated – and found it difficult to adjust to his new reality. He hasn’t been on his feet since.
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Call for systems that keep pace with longer lives this International Day of Older Persons
As the world marks International Day of Older Persons on 1 October, The Association for the Aged is calling for a rethink of the systems, services and environments that shape older people’s lives, so that longer lives can be lived with dignity, security, choice and meaningful participation.
Active Ageing
Saving for retirement – are you on track?
Latest statistics confirm that fewer than 7% of South Africans are on track to retire comfortably. Three out of four participants in the 10X Investments Retirement Reality Report 2023/2024 said they could not afford to save for their retirement, or could not save enough.
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Heart palpitations – should you be worried?
Heart palpitations – feeling your heart race frantically, pound or flutter as if it’s skipped a beat – can be frightening. But heart palpitations are usually no cause for concern and go away on their own. If you also have chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness or a racing heart rate, seek emergency medical care immediately – as you may be at risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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