Dementia – what happens to the person behind the diagnosis?
Such a powerful interview! It was a great privilege to speak to Dr Rayne Stroebel about this uncomfortable, emotional and misunderstood topic. We learnt so much from Dr Stroebel – how to interact and communicate differently with people living with dementia, and how to respect and understand the person behind the diagnosis. Click here to […]
Letter to employees
Dear GERATEC Team, We’ve recognised the need to reassess our internal structure to support our core team better and improve efficiency. As part of this restructuring, I will continue overseeing the company with the support of the team while dividing the company’s focus into three key areas, each led by a dedicated business leader: Ide-Marie […]
From the desk of our CEO
It has been quite a shock to my system to be back in the driver’s seat since 1 February 2023 after completing my PhD. I have been studying for the last ten years, spending most of my time in my head, and only giving advice and guidance to the team when needed. (Ok, often also […]
Die emosionele impak van die verouderingsproses.
– VLV Paarl 15/06/2022We dont talk about trees getting older, we say theyre “growing”. Let’s use thesame term about ourselves. Were not getting older, were just “growing”. That`sthe spirit of living.Met die versoek om oor die impak van die verouderingsproses met u te komgesels, het ek onmiddellik gedink aan die talle boeke van ouer skrywers […]
Aging: more than botox, incontinence and the dementia sample
READ FULL ARTICLE Age discrimination creates a delusion that leads to most people not being prepared for this phase, writes RAYNE STROEBEL. Ten years ago, cancer was people’s biggest fear, now it’s dementia. The more research done, the less we really know what causes this condition. Elderly, senior citizen, retiree, gray-headed, oxygen thief, gray tsunami and a […]
GERATEC Your Quality of Life Partner
In our modern world it has become generally accepted (and wrongly so) that support and care for older people are merely about giving them what they need to live a longer life. While GERATEC is concerned about the longevity of its residents, our primary objective is the quality of life of older persons. We do […]
Raising awareness of the awareness of others
How we are raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease at GERATEC On Monday the 21st of September, we celebrate World Alzheimer’s Day. It is a day to focus our attention specifically on a disease that is often misunderstood, but really should not be. People have always had a propensity to fear or stigmatise the things they […]
Lockdown isn’t normal, so why are so many long-term care facilities based on this principle?
While COVID-19 has meant that more and more of our social freedoms have been limited, the impact it has on those living with dementia in long-term care facilities has only shone a light on some of the failures of many care facilities. What is the impact of COVID-19 on people living with dementia? When one […]
Learn to live in the moment by sharing it with those who do it best
Imagine if you could perfect the art of living in the moment? In a world of intermittent distractions, the art of Being seems to have been lost without a chance of it ever being recovered. If that is indeed the case, perhaps we haven’t been looking far enough. Just peer into the lives of people […]
Treating Older People with Dignity by Dropping the Pretense and Being Present
As thoughts of COVID-19 became a running thread in our day-to-day living, it seems to shine a light on the social misconceptions regarding the inherent value, worth and capacity of older people. Walking a thin line between protecting older people and valuing their unique experiences while maintaining their right to autonomy, has never been more […]