The fresh air beckons Thembalami residents
Not even the chickens are cooped up at Rand Aid’s Thembalami Care Centre in Lombardy East. The care centre – which incorporates the Max Ordman Deaf Association – has maximised …
Gogos celebrate a decade of Zamokuhle happiness
Thembalami Care Centre has been bringing warmth and happiness to the lives of Alexandra elders for a decade. The Rand Aid care centre situated in Lombardy East launched an outreach …
Rand Aid’s community care philosophy: Person-centred care
Happy, healthy and well-balanced residents who live full, productive and meaningful lives is at the heart of Rand Aid Association’s approach to the care of elder persons. The non-profit organisation …
Thembalami’s journey of transformation
The transformation at Rand Aid’s Thembalami Care Centre over the past decade is remarkable, says residents, staff members and residents’ family members. Housed in a huge building on 2.3 hectares …
Thembalami to hold May fete
Thembalami Care Centre in Lombardy East will host its annual fete on May 25 and already the residents are hard at work making items in occupational therapy that will be …
Keeping hands, bodies and minds nimble
Tai chi – which involves slow, graceful exercise and regulated breathing – improves elders’ safety and health, which is why Thembalami Care Centre’s occupational therapy (OT) includes regular tai chi …
Celebrating 10 years of being touched by the Angels
The halos of the Inyoni Angels shone a little brighter when a special brunch was hosted to thank them for their ongoing support of Thembalami Care Centre. On March 28, …
Relationships take root alongside Thembalami’s vegetables
Thembalami Care Centre has one of the finest food gardens around, thanks to a group of dedicated supporters. Anthony Schäffler of Johannesburg-based Schäffler’s Garden Nursery and Landscaping initially designed, built …
Scarecrows stand guard at Thembalami
Tin Man was the most glamorous scarecrow. With him are Mailakai Dawson, Christos Prokas and Luka Chezzi of the 1st Hellenic Cubs. Marshmallow, Mr and Mrs Crow and more keep …
Happy, engaged residents is OT Emily’s aim
The extensive gardens, the dam and the therapy centre at Thembalami Care Centre has occupational therapist Emily Raubenheimer excited. She joined the Rand Aid care centre – which incorporates the …