Elders feel and look good
The good Samaritans treated the elderly by turning the occupational therapy department of Thembalami Care Centre into a beauty parlour.
Fourteen people answered Gregg Mitchley’s Facebook appeal to spend time pampering elderly residents of both Thembalami and the Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) recently.
The good Samaritans treated the elderly by turning the occupational therapy department of Thembalami Care Centre into a beauty parlour.
Elize Raath, Thembalami’s deputy manager, said Gregg’s dad, Darryl, was a resident of Thembalami from 2015 until his death in 2017.
“Gregg has become a friend of the care centre and does what he can to assist when a little extra help is needed,” said Elize.
After deciding that a personal grooming session would make the residents feel special ahead of Christmas, Gregg made a Facebook appeal.
He asked for people willing to donate their time to cut and style hair, trim moustaches and beards, apply make-up for the ladies and do manicures and pedicures to join the initiative.
Thembalami’s deputy manager said residents looked and felt good after their sessions.
“They felt absolutely special,” said Elize.
