Social Connection is Health: A Wake-Up Call for Elder Care
The World Health Organisation’s 2025 report, “From Loneliness to Social Connection,” has placed a powerful spotlight on an often-overlooked issue in elder care: social disconnection. The report reveals that nearly one in six people globally experience loneliness, with older persons among those most at risk. Yet the impacts are far from emotional alone—social isolation and […]
We’re going to China!
GERATEC is proud to announce that we will be attending the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing’s (IAHSA) 10th International Conference in Shanghai, China in November! Sponsored by a Charitable Trust that supports work for the greater good in ageing, Margie van Zyl, GERATEC’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, will be attending and presenting […]