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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
It is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today, 15 June, which draws attention to the need to: Provide Support To Older Adults That Are Victims Raise Public Awareness Of Elder Abuse Minimise Harm To Older Adults And Having Interventions That Support Them Support Older Adults At The Centre Of Any Decisions For Their Well-being Empower Older…
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World Social Work Day
The word ‘social worker’ conjures different images for different individuals. For some they will be seen as a beacon of hope, stepping into people’s lives to make a difference whilst others may see them merely as an obstacle in their path. For some at the end of their tether, they are regarded as a blessing…
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Donate personal care essentials to a senior in need!
As PADCA serves seniors across the financial spectrum, we have a limited number of seniors who need our help as they only have their Old Age Pension to support them financially. Whilst PADCA raises the balance required to provide 24-hour frail care and healthy nutritious main meals, the cost of toiletries are beyond what they…
Read MoreGiving Care and dignity to a senior this Giving Tuesday
At PADCA we pride ourselves in serving seniors in the Pietermaritzburg area across the financial spectrum including those of low economic means. In the majority of cases, the full costs of those in our residential facilities are covered by the individual and/or with the assistance of their family and friends. However, we have a limited…
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Many powerful words are used to describe South African women. They are described as being a rock, a backbone and a pillar of strength in times of weakness. They are endowed with the huge responsibilities to create, cultivate, nurture, love and forgive. Yet our actions, appear to be in sharp contradiction to this. Women in…
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