On Saturday, 26 September 2026, MHA Samuel Broadbent Retirement Village hosted the Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa (ADASA) Brain Sports Day as part of an Alzheimer Month initiative.

The aim of Brain Sports Day was to have a fun and inclusive event which sends a powerful message on the importance of exercising minds.

The focus is not on competition, but on participation; laughter; social interaction and cognitive stimulation. Each activity focuses on a different area of brain function such as memory, language, attention, problem-solving, coordination, creativity, and senses.

Samuel Broadbent entered 8 teams and Rosetuin joined in the fun by also sending a team.

These activities were also presented at Huis Eikelaan and Groen Wilgers Retirement Village and volunteers from these villages assisted at Samuel Broadbent’s memory stations.

Some more background on MHA Samuel Broadbent Retirement Village

In about 1865 the English-speaking residents of Potchefstroom invited the Reverend Andrew Murray, a Scot and a Minister of the Dutch Reformed Church, to conduct a service in English for them. That historic service was the humble beginning of the early Methodist work in Potchefstroom. Descendants of the Goetz family, where this service was held, are amongst those who gave the lead in the initial planning of Samuel Broadbent House  located at 66 du Plooy Street, which was established and opened as the first retirement village in the Methodist Homes for the Aged group on May  14, 1972.

Over the past five decades we’ve grown into a trusted, mission-driven organization focused on providing affordable, secure, and caring accommodation and services for older people. Today, the MHA group manages 13 villages and homes, caring for approximately 2 000 residents across Gauteng and the North- West Province. 

The MHA purpose is simple and steadfast: to create safe, dignified, and connected places to live as we age.  MHA’s commitment is not just to housing, but to care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Background on ADASA

ADASA is an NPO, dedicated to providing support for families and individuals, to improve the lives of people living with Alzheimer and Dementia in South Africa.

ADASA’s Vision is to strive to be recognized as the leading beacon of hope and innovation in dementia care. ADASA envisions a future where the association is the leader in creating an inclusive society that embraces and respects the inherent dignity and rights of every individual affected by dementia, enabling them to thrive within their communities.

ADASA is an international and national organization and has (since October 2025) opened an office in Potchefstroom that serves the entire North-West Province. The office is situated in the NW Medical centre, suite 10. Roné Jansen van Vuuren is the regional manager and social worker.

ADASA’s focus is personal contact, awareness/information sessions, family consultations, support groups and training of caregivers and home caregivers to meet their needs.