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Putting The Spotlight On Fibre
What is fibre and why is it important? Dietary fibre is the edible part of plants which your body can’t digest or absorb. Fibre is sometimes called bulk or roughage. Fibre can be categorised by 3 physical characteristics, including its ability to dissolve (e.g. soluble and insoluble), how thick it is (gel-like quality), and how well…
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What are the common eye procedures for those over 55s?
There are many things we expect to change as we age, the condition of our eyes being one of them. The development of cataracts is often top of mind. Their removal, combined with the insertion of a replacement lens, is the most frequently performed surgery for those over 55s. But, what other eye procedures may…
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It’s time to break the “senior” mould!
The words “senior”, “old age”, and “over 60” have a wide range of connotations. When someone is 55 years old or more, phrases like “it’s just old age” and “at your time of life” get bandied about when someone is injured or unwell. When you are looking at purchasing products and services tailored to this…
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GoBlue this Garden Day, flex your gardening muscles
Giving yourself a good workout in the privacy of your own backyard is much nicer (and cheaper) than going to a gym, and you don’t have to force your ‘love handles’ into unbecoming lycra! Getting fit and healthy can be an expensive affair if you consider the cost of gym membership – sweaty and dreary…
Read MorePractical ways we can journey alongside people living with dementia and their caregivers
The person living with dementia is still the same person they were before the disease, with the same heart and soul despite changes occurring as a result of the disease. We need to ask ourselves the question, how would we wish to be treated if we were living with dementia and in what ways would we want to be supported?…
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Our seniors need YOU! It’s time to #GoBlue
It’s time for our annual awareness initiative #GoBlue. Designed to draw attention to the needs of seniors in the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands community, the #GoBlue campaign runs through to #GivingTuesday on 29 November. Living agelessly requires each person to remain engaged and active as they grow older. To educate the community on ageless living, PADCA…
Read MoreOpen Gardens at Woodgrove: 15-16 October
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Open Gardens at the Woodgrove Retirement Village! 15 to 16 October from 9 am to 4 pm. Small gardens can be beautiful, very beautiful, and the Open Midlands Gardens have selected 3 small gardens in the Woodgrove Retirement Village to be on show! Come and enjoy the country feel…
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Ageing is an opportunity, not a problem to be solved
Did you know that 25% of 60 years olds are in excellent health and 50% are in good health? 75% of this demographic are able to live an active life. Two-thirds of those over 65 need no assistance with daily living. Additionally over half of people 85 years and older are able to live independently. …
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Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s
This year’s theme, ‘Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s,’ continues on from the 2021 campaign, which focused on diagnosis and the warning signs of dementia. The 2022 campaign will aim to highlight the importance of support for people living with dementia and families following a diagnosis. By continuing to raise awareness and knowledge, caregivers, families and communities are better equipped…
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What you can give can change the life of senior this Mandela day
We will never fully understand why we sometimes experience more gratitude from giving rather than receiving. Some studies reveal that giving has many benefits such as when we give it brings about feelings of warmth, euphoria and connection with others. Giving has also been known to have a ripple effect and encourage others to do…
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