Who takes care of the elderly? Findings from rural South Africa: Conventionally, women are expected to be the main providers of care. ShutterstockSouth Africa is ageing rapidly, sparking increasing interest both in what care is needed for older adults and on how it’s provided. Care needs are often measured in relation to the capacity to perform core activities of daily … [Read more...] about Who takes care of the elderly? Findings from rural South Africa | The Conversation
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Two elderly women found murdered at Port Elizabeth retirement home – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Two elderly women found murdered at Port Elizabeth retirement home – Port Elizabeth in the News: Two elderly women found murdered at Port Elizabeth retirement home: PORT ELIZABETH – Two elderly women were on Thursday found killed at a retirement village in Port Elizabeth. Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said at around 05:45 staff found two elderly … … [Read more...] about Two elderly women found murdered at Port Elizabeth retirement home – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Keeping family ties strong when an elderly relative is in residential care
Keeping family ties strong when an elderly relative is in residential care: Livewell Villages care for people living with dementia Photo: Livewell Villages Many people associate elderly residential care facilities with a disconnect from family life, both for their elderly relative and the family members who may no longer be able to provide them with the level of care they … [Read more...] about Keeping family ties strong when an elderly relative is in residential care
Elderly man shot as tensions rise in Westbury – police, protesters face off
Elderly man shot as tensions rise in Westbury – police, protesters face off: Elderly man shot as tensions rise in Westbury – police, protesters face off: A community member was shot just above the eyebrow after he tried to broker peace between violent protestors and police. Snake farm manager dies from black mamba bite: A 26-year-old snake farm manager has died from an … [Read more...] about Elderly man shot as tensions rise in Westbury – police, protesters face off
Heroic Engen petrol attendant to the rescue during attack on elderly lady
Heroic Engen petrol attendant to the rescue during attack on elderly lady: Lawrence Kananji Engen’s “With us you are Number One” brand promise took on a new meaning when a brave Table View petrol attendant, without a thought for his own safety, rushed to the defence of an elderly woman being attacked and robbed. Lawrence Kananji, originally from Malawi and now a petrol … [Read more...] about Heroic Engen petrol attendant to the rescue during attack on elderly lady
