Oct 29, 2024 | Active Ageing, Acts of kindness, Assisted Living, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Independent living retirement, Living longer, Respite, Respite Care, Retirement, Somerset West
This October, residents and staff of the Helderberg Society for the Aged came together to show support for National Breast Cancer Month with a series of heartwarming activities and a sea of pink! Together, we raised awareness, honored survivors, and remembered those affected by breast cancer. From pink-themed events to educational sessions, our HSFA family is united in hope and strength, spreading love and solidarity throughout our community.
Oct 25, 2024 | Nurses, Palliative Care, Respite, Respite Care, Retirement, Somerset West, Temporary Elderly Care, Training
As part of our mission to enhance the quality of care for our residents, the HSFA is committed to continually upskilling our team. Recently, a group of our employees attended an introductory workshop on Senior Mind Moves, exploring how specific Mind Moves® exercises improve movement, balance, and cognitive clarity. The interactive workshop began with the “three-in-one brain” theory, followed by insights into sensory development and its influence on our daily lives. Presenters also shared their firsthand experiences using Mind Moves in retirement communities, where it’s proven to enhance residents’ well-being.
Our goal is to train our carers to incorporate these exercises into our chair-based programs, helping residents maintain and even improve their physical and cognitive abilities.
“As we age, survival behavior can make us feel lost and vulnerable, causing our confidence to waver. Senior Mind Moves addresses this by slowing or even reversing the aging process through sensory, brain, and muscle stimulation. Simple, effective movements can dynamically improve quality of life, ensuring the world doesn’t shrink for our elderly.” — Melodie de Jager, Mind Moves Institute Researcher and Developer.
For more information, please visit Senior Mind Moves.
See below interview of Achmat Smith and Sarita Julies who attended the workshop.
Nov 16, 2023 | Assisted Living, Frail Care, Healthcare, Independent living retirement, Palliative Care, Respite, Respite Care, Somerset West
The HSFA commemorated and paid tribute to our dedicated staff during our annual Long Service Awards luncheon, recognising those reaching milestones of 10, 15, 20, 30, and 35 years with the company! Sincere gratitude for your unwavering commitment and years of service. Certificates were proudly presented, and heartfelt moments of emotion added a special touch to the occasion! 10 Years – Eric Thomas, Christopher Pedro, Youlinda Forster, Bronwyn Esau; 15 Years – Patrick Ngubentombi and Annah Malepe; 20 Years – Elsie Sinkfontein; 30 Years – Malijanie Carelse and Anna Sass; and 35 Years Lily Hammond, Elsa Boer and Gail De Bruin. Thank you to GERATEC for a fabulous spread. #longserviceawards
Jun 12, 2023 | Palliative Care, Respite, Respite Care, Somerset West, Temporary Elderly Care
Kiewiet is HSFA’s newly opened Respite and Palliative Care Unit. The service includes 24-hour nursing care for the older person requiring Respite, Post Operative and Palliative support, in a safe and caring environment. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just a day or for several days or weeks for temporary frail care or post operative / hospitalisation care following a step-down facility. Palliative care is specialised medical care that focuses on providing patients relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness, no matter the diagnosis or stage of disease. Palliative care teams aim to improve the quality of life for both patients and their families. Services at Kiewiet Unit include: • Furnished temporary accommodation • All meals and teas • 24-hour nursing care (note this is not a stepdown facility) • Emergency call buttons • Activities • Retirement Village Package DSTV • Laundry • Cleaning / housekeeping • Situated on Vonke Park which has 24-hour security.. Call Hanlie Theron on 021 8525130.
. The service includes 24-hour nursing care for the older person requiring Respite, Post Operative and Palliative support, in a safe and caring environment. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just a day or for several days or weeks for temporary frail care or post operative / hospitalisation care following a step-down facility. Palliative care is specialised medical care that focuses on providing patients relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness, no matter the diagnosis or stage of disease. Palliative care teams aim to improve the quality of life for both patients and their families. Services at Kiewiet Unit include: • Furnished temporary accommodation • All meals and teas • 24-hour nursing care (note this is not a stepdown facility) • Emergency call buttons • Activities • Retirement Village Package DSTV • Laundry • Cleaning / housekeeping • Situated on Vonke Park which has 24-hour security.. Call Hanlie Theron on 021 8525130.
Mar 25, 2022 | Healthcare, Holiday care, Nurses, Respite, Retirement, Somerset West, Temporary Elderly Care
Caring for your loved one and need a break these upcoming holidays? The Helderberg Society For the Aged also provides short term temporary holiday accommodation with carers / nurses as required. Call Charlotte Smith Assisted Living Manager 021 8515711 or Hanlie Theron, Frail Care Unit Manager now on 021 8525130. Click here for the full brochure.
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