1+ week, 5+ day ago  (588+ words) SA has a severe shortage of affordable housing for senior citizens. Adult children are increasingly facing the challenge of trying to provide secure, dignified accommodation for their ageing parents without derailing their own financial futures. "And with the average age…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (393+ words) A "Kuguga o Thandayo; 60 plus" health lifestyle programme recently encouraged elderly community members in Soshanguve to prioritise their health and well-being while embracing active and healthy lifestyles. The event was hosted by the Tshwane District Health Services Rehabilitation Team, in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (399+ words) The Citizen The Elephant Literature Media (ELM) Vryheid team spent Workers" Day giving back to the community by visiting SAVF Jubileum Old Age Home, where they donated much-needed essentials to residents. Supporting the Elderly Community The visit formed part of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (439+ words) Phiri Hall came alive as elderly groups gathered to celebrate Kidi Mufube and 18 others, highlighting the importance of honouring and cherishing senior citizens in the community. A touching ceremony was held at Phiri Hall, where Mufube, who recently celebrated her…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (186+ words) Lowveld Walkers celebrated the elderly members of their team on Saturday, April 18. The walk began at Wimpy in Ferreira Street, circling back via the Crocodile Valley Road, with distances including 7km, 12km, 17km and 21km. ALSO READ: Mpumalanga-based TS Galaxy makes it to Nedbank…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (102+ words) The Wynand Marais Senior Citizens Club will host a bingo day on May 9 at the Wynand Marais Community Hall on Olienhout Street in Birchleigh. Doors will open at 13: 00, with games set to begin at 14: 00. ALSO READ: Wynand Marais Senior Citizens…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (179+ words) The Edenvale Senior Citizens Society recently held a morning market to raise much-needed funds. Held at the Edenvale Community Centre on April 11, the market was described by committee member Linda Ranwell as a huge success. "A lot of money was…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (309+ words) Liezel Hanneman continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of senior citizens through regular exercise sessions at the Rest-a-While Service Centre in Primrose. During a recent visit, elderly participants, along with some of their grandchildren, were seen actively…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (217+ words) The Springs Senior Citizen Club members met for the monthly bingo session on April 7. Despite small attendance by members due to Easter, the attendees had a blast during the session. Speaking to the Springs Advertiser, Bessie Smit, who has been…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (340+ words) Rest-A-While Service Centre for the Elderly is calling on community members to support its "Adopt-a-Granny or Grandpa" programme aimed at assisting vulnerable senior citizens. The initiative encourages individuals to sponsor the monthly meal costs of at least one elderly person,…...