The 21st of September is marked as World Alzheimer’s Day each year. It coincides with World Alzheimer’s Month, which also occurs in September. Alzheimer’s disease
As you know, MacCare has Care Centres in Nelspruit, White River, Polokwane, Tzaneen and Somerset West. In the Western Cape, we get winter rainfall, short
Women’s Day is celebrated on the 9th of August and it is a day that celebrates the resilience and strength of South African women and the
“I asked an elderly man once what it was like to be old and to know the majority of his life was behind him. He
According to Wikipedia, Christmas in July started in Italy where traditional Christmas is celebrated in winter, leading to the alternative celebration, 6 months later, to be
William Arthur Ward said: “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” During the lockdown and with subsequent
As long as the weather is decent, being outside can do wonders for one’s mood. After all, the natural world is full of pleasurable sights,
Our care team at The Somerset Care Centre in Somerset West, spend a lot of time each day ensuring that our residents drink adequate amounts
One of the reasons we’re so in love with cupcakes is the prettiness factor. It seems there are more beautiful designs for them every day.
Easter is a joyous time of the year. At Macadamia Care, we go to great lengths to celebrate, to make it special for our residents
Recently, our residents and nursing manager – Sister Erika Janutsch, gathered to welcome Jennifer Webster, who came to talk to us about age related visual
Foot problems tend to arise as we age. Feet lose cushioning over time, and the nails and skin can grow brittle and dry. Many seniors