Our Occupational Therapists (OTs) have had a true challenge over the past few weeks. They are faced with the need to protect our patients and themselves from the dangers of the Coronavirus pandemic, while still ensuring that every patient receives the stimulation and therapy they need to continue on their journey to health and fulfillment.…
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We are now going into our sixth week of lockdown! Friends and family have stoically borne the prohibition of visiting their loved ones with no complaints and incredible cooperation. For this, we must thank you. I hope that you have availed yourselves of the opportunity of chatting with your loved ones and friends over wi-fi…
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A whole new World… (of easy access at your fingertips) Introducing a new feature in your clientzone that is sure to make your Faircape experience even easier than ever! You can now download your itemised invoices DIRECTLY from your clientzone! We know it’s been a strange time and it’s not always easy when…
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If you’ve accidentally lost your Faircape clientzone login details (or maybe this is your first time logging in) we can help. It’s actually pretty easy to get back in. Here’s what you need to do: 1. go to THIS LINK to access your clientzone. 2. Click on where it says “forgot password” 3. Type in the email…
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As we face what we hope will be the last few weeks in quarantine in South Africa, we are aware that our senior citizens remain the most vulnerable to the ongoing threat of Covid-19. As such, it’s of paramount importance that we keep our community of Faircape Residents and Families healthy and strong through regular…
DetailsLet’s look at what L-O-C-K-D-O-W-N can do for us L – Laughter “Sometimes crying or laughing are the only options left, and laughing feels better right now.” – Veronica Roth In the scary and crazy times we are all facing right now, anxiety and fear can easily overtake us. Lockdown restrictions may exacerbate these…
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Some time ago, we published an article on the four kinds of exercise we should all be practicing in order to stay healthy and fit (Especially as we mature into our golden years). You may think that because we’re mostly confined to indoors during lockdown that you will have to compromise on your exercise routine.…
DetailsFaircape Health Update: 19 March 2020 Dear Faircape Health Care Families, We are all aware of the escalation in the number of people infected with Covid 19. There is substantial evidence that the people most at risk of becoming very ill after being infected are the older age group and especially those who have prior illnesses which further affects their…
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Last month on the Faircape Retirement blog, we spoke about the Faircape food experience and how we ensure every recipe meets the Faircape standard. This month, we’re continuing our food journey with our favourite simple, healthy swaps. Bon appétit! Simple, healthy food alternatives Dark chocolate Next time your sweet tooth starts talking, we…
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Armchair travel: Take your seats… we’re going on an adventure! The realities of ageing can make it more difficult for seniors to hit the road or hop on a plane to faraway places. While it may not always be physically possible for seniors to immerse themselves in exotic cultures, thanks to advances in technology,…
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