Tafta puts strict measures in place to protect elderly
Tafta homes are not open to any visitors, including immediate family members of elders during the lockdown.
THE Association of the Aged (Tafta) homes, including the Primrose Wellness Centre in Wentworth, are not open to any visitors, including immediate family members of elders during the lockdown.
This is word from Tafta CEO, Femada Shamam. “I’ve had to make a few difficult decisions to ensure the prioritisation of our elders’ welfare during this difficult time. With immediate effect, the Tafta management team has made the following decisions that I ask that everyone honour this as we navigate the difficult days ahead,” she said.
“We will sadly no longer be accepting donations of prepared meals with immediate effect due to the potential risks involved. We truly appreciate the kindness shown to our elders, but during this time, we ask that donations of food please be restricted to non-perishables such as canned goods and long shelf life products only.
“Finally, we sincerely appeal to those prepared to do so, to please come forward as soon as possible to help us assist our elders with specific tasks that may include the pick-up of medication, essential toiletries and the fulfillment of medical scripts from pharmacies,” said Shamam.
To join the Tafta volunteer team, contact pranisha@tafta.org.za and pranishabehari@gmail.com with your contact details. If you are in a position to reach out, we would be honoured to have you help us serve our vulnerable elders at this time of desperate need.
All interviews relating to the application for residence at Tafta homes will be put on hold until further notice. Email intake@tafta.org.za and seniorsocialworker@tafta.org.za for further information in this regard.
If you have family members in any one of the homes and are particularly concerned or have helpful suggestions to share with the organisation, email info@tafta.org.za with the subject line as #Flattenthecurve. This will assist Tafta in prioritising these emails.
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