Why should you care about nutrition for older people
People are getting older and living longer In 2018, for the first time in history, persons older than 65 years outnumbered children under 5 years globally. And life expectancy is continuing to increase in South Africa and across the world. Ageing well is not just about living longer, it is also about the quality of […]
CHANGING THE DISCOURSE ON DEMENTIA IN SOUTH AFRICA
READ FULL ARTICLE The first of two ‘background information’ contributions comes from Rayne Stroebel, our specialist on dementia. Zeroing in on the challenges of dementia takes us to one very specific aspect of ageing – and one that perhaps demands the most immediate attention in resolving the shortage of long-term care solutions. Reading Rayne’s discussion, […]
Protecting the human rights of older persons: Challenges to the human rights of older people during and after COVID-19
Original Article: ILC ALLIANCE Globally, COVID-19 has led to debilitating effects and posed significant human rights challenges for older persons. Healthcare measures and societal responses to COVID-19 have impacted older persons mental and physical wellbeing, amplified ageism, and heightened the risks of elder abuse. In this report, we present insights into the impacts of […]
2021 GERATEC Awards & Long Service Awards Ceremony
At GERATEC we believe in celebrating the people who demonstrate the passion and hard work it takes to truly make a difference in people’s lives. One of the ways in which we recognise and celebrate our employees’ efforts and achievements is with our annual Awards Ceremony. In the words of our managing director Rayne Stroebel, […]
Dementia, Diabetes, Falls, and Employee Relationships: All you need to know in four free workshops
Creating a residential community where every older person feels welcome, accepted, and independent can be a daunting task, but with the right tools, it can become almost second nature. The truth we must always keep in mind is that environments matter. In fact, it is often through the stimuli that surround us that we experience […]
GERATEC through the years
How 25 years have changed us for the better A quarter decade has flown by since GERATEC was first established by Rayne Stroebel in 1996. Along the way, there have been growing pains and welcome successes, which is why many long-term care communities have chosen to make GERATEC their quality of life partner. GERATEC was […]
GERATEC is celebrating 25 years of life-changing service
Twenty-five years: I have spent half my life working as the owner of GERATEC, promoting the quality of life of older people through nutrition. And while we have expanded our services over time, our passion and focus are still providing the best possible meals at the best possible prices. Over the years, we have made […]
The year 2020!
The year 2020 will take up a little more space than other years in the history of the world records. COVID-19 literally brought the world to a standstill, with many people still reeling from shock. The impact of this pandemic will still be felt for years to come. If I have to find one thing […]
2020 Moments
What a year it has been. It is fair to say that modern society as a whole, experienced this pandemic “storm” in so many ways. All of us have been affected by this new way of living. Out of this pandemic, the GERATEC Angels received their wings. Our employees far outshone themselves and once again […]