Women’s month spa pampering at care centre
LINKSFIEND – Rand Aid's Ron Smith Care Centre residents get pampered as part of Women's Month celebration.
The Occupational Therapy (OT) Activity Centre at Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre was transformed into a spa in preparation for a wonderful day of pampering and relaxation for residents and staff recently.
Held in celebration of Women’s Month, the event organisers ensured that special attention was given to the residents of River Lodge 3, the wing for those living with dementia.
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Grade 11 students from Edenglen High School, along with their teacher Debbie Cloud, joined OT staff and volunteers in offering their services as ‘spa beauty therapists’. Aside from all the visiting, laughter and chatting that took place, the students took part in a chair exercise session for the residents and then served tea and some delicious muffins which they brought along with them.
Then it was on to the pampering session, where both male and female residents were treated to their choice of beauty or relaxation treatments, including hand and foot massages, manicures, pedicures or makeup sessions. The students donated some sponsored nail care and beauty products, which added to the choices on offer.
The residents thoroughly enjoyed their day and especially loved the interaction and loving care given by the younger generation. Resident Colleen Daly said, “This day has been so much fun!”
Meanwhile, Janet Smart couldn’t stop admiring her nails, which student Saiyuri Tshworlal had just finished painting. “My nails match my outfit!” she exclaimed.
Student Keagan Roos said that he enjoys working with people and making a difference in their lives, and he was happy to have met the care centre residents ‘who are so special’.
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Debbie Christen, Rand Aid’s manager recreational programmes remarked, “The way we celebrated this Women’s Month blossomed into a special month for all. Men and women, young and old, residents, staff and students all had the opportunity to be enriched.
“In giving care to one another, each one received in return. It was a beautiful, fun day filled with the blessing of connecting with others and creating magical moments.”
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