Getting Outdoors and Making Nature Accessible to Older Persons

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on 18th July each year to shine light on the legacy of a man who was an international peacemaker and the first elected president of ’free’ South Africa. This year’s theme is – Combatting poverty and inequality is in our hands. Nelson Mandela devoted 67 years of his life…

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Gogo’s Beach Trips 2023

The golden glow of the sun, fresh scent of the water and gentle breeze of the ocean can only mean one thing: PADCA’s annual Gogo’s Beach trip. This year the Community Services team went bigger and better, we opened the invitation to Sunnyside Park Home as well and ten of their residents were able to…

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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…

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Open 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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Giving 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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