First anniversary for home
"We have 31 residents who are staying here. There are 32 staff members, including the nurses who look after the elderly."
The Tembisa Old Age Home celebrated its one year anniversary on Saturday.
The home was opened in October last year.
According to the centre manager, Ms Cornie Mbhuqe, the centre has 56 beds.
“We have 31 residents who are staying here. There are 32 staff members, including the nurses who look after the elderly,” said Ms Mbhuqe.
“Anyone who wants to apply can apply. Applicants must know that the centre screens anyone who applies to see if they qualify or not,” she said.
The Tembisa SAPS station commander, Brigadier Johan Jacobs, also addressed those who attended the celebrations.
He assured the centre’s residents that he will visit them.
Brig Jacobs also said if any residents need documents certified, arrangements will be made and an officer will visit the centre to assist the residents.
“You don’t have to go to the police station. We will come to the centre. You are our senior citizens and we are prepared to bring services to your doorstep,” he said.
79-year-old resident at the centre Ms Maud Seboeng thanked the staff for their caring treatment.
She said she is happy to be a citizen at the centre.
“I’m enjoying my life here,” she said.
She encouraged other organisations to support the centre.
The Tembisa elderly choir entertained those who attended.
Mam Thandi Swakamisa thanked all the departments who came to celebrate with the elderly.
