With improved medical care and better nutrition, people are living much longer than they did before, and often for longer than they expected.
For example, many of the residents at Arbor Village, a Methodist retirement home and frail-care facility in Bedfordview, are over 80.
However, the cost of living and frail care continues to rise, while pensions do not.
The constrained economy also means that many children cannot support their elderly parents when they need frail-care for longer than they had anticipated.
To continue to cater for the needs of the aged, Arbor Village is holding its annual Spring Fête from 8am to 2pm on September 19.
Funds raised at the fête will go into Arbor Village’s support fund.
The funds are used for the needs of the village, enhancing the security of the Village Residence and Residence Support Fund, which assists with the rising costs of frail-care.
Enjoy a lovely family day out, supporting the aged, at Arbor Village.
You can enjoy fabulous shopping, including market stalls, gift stalls, craft tables, a jumble sale and white elephant stall.
There will also be lots to eat and drink, with food stalls and a tea garden available.
Youngsters will be entertained with a jumping castle, balloon animals and shapes, face-painting and a clown.
Other entertainment includes a pipe band, drum majorettes, singers and dancers.
You’ll also have a chance to win a prize in the lucky ticket draw.
Arbor Village is situated on the corner of Smith and Bradford roads, in Bedfordview.
So bring the family along for a fun-filled day out.
For more information call Shirley Valdal on 011 615-9841, or email to svaldal@telkomsa.net
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