Aged get royal treatment
Nail tech graces Cosmos with her presence and gives them manicures and pedicures.
In celebration of Mothers’ Day, the senior citizens at Cosmos Old Age Home received a special treatment from local nurses on May 20.
During the event, organised by nurses Yolande Koekemoer, Sharlene Peters and Linda Luclek, the elderly were treated to manicures, pedicures and foot massages by a nail technician Refiloe Mlangeni, who was also assisted by the Cosmos caretakers.
The residents and their visitors also took part in a number of activities, including Rummikub, colouring in, dancing and card games.
Residents expressed their excitement, saying events like these bring joy and warmth to their hearts.
Cosmos social worker Mampho Mbethe, who also took part in the activities, said, “I love seeing our residents this happy. We will always have activities for them to make their stay more joyful.”
Luclek said her late mother was a resident of the centre.
“Cosmos will always have a special place in my heart because my mother was very happy here,” she said.
Mlangeni, who is also a qualified nurse, said: “I decided to give the elderly the feeling of being in a nail salon once again.”
Three youngsters, Chaidan Peters, Shanon-Lee Jacobs and Jessica Groblee, who are in Grade 12 at Boksburg High School, served as volunteers during the event.
Peters served as a DJ and he played some great tunes from the 90s and 80s to entertain the elderly.
To find out more about Cosmos and how you can get involved contact 011 915 5416 or email socialworker@bsfa.co.za or reception@bsfa.co.za.
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