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7 Reasons to make Nazareth Port Elizabeth your new home

7 Reasons to make Nazareth House Port Elizabeth your new home

Fancy retiring at the seaside? Want the convenience of big city life, but with a dash of small-town hospitality? We know just the place for you! Here are seven good reasons to call Nazareth House Port Elizabeth your new home … 1. Life’s a beach Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, boasts an array of magnificent beaches, including Humewood, Bluewater Bay, Pollock Beach, King’s …

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Should I put my loved one with dementia in a care facility?

Should I put my loved one with dementia in a care facility?

Once you learn that someone you care about has dementia, you embark on a difficult journey with many big decisions to be made along the way. Not the least of these is whether you should care for your loved one at home or place …

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healthy eating tips for seniors

Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

As you age, healthy eating becomes even more important as it enhances quality of life and helps you to maintain independence. A healthy diet can ...
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10 things to remember when caring for a person with dementia

10 Things to Remember When Caring for a Person With Dementia

Recently, Nazareth House Cape Town was privileged to host a conversation between Doctor Rayne Stroebel and Professor Andries Baart, entitled “The Lived Experience of People ...
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5 tips for transitioning to life in an aged care facility

5 Tips for Transitioning to Life in an Aged Care Facility

Even when you have peace of mind that the decision to move to an aged care facility was the right one, it can still be ...
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Dementia: 5 benefits of early detection

Dementia: 5 Benefits of Early Detection

Rather than being a specific disease, dementia is a general term for impaired memory, thinking and decision making, to the extent that it interferes with ...
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falls and fractures

Falls and Fractures: How to Prevent Them

The risk of falling – along with fall-related complications – rises with age. More than one in four people aged 65 years or older fall ...
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