A rare treat for Andries Meyer seniors
Those who are interested in applying will be screened and interviewed to make sure they are suitable candidates.
Wednesday, July 18 marked the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. The day allowed people across the world to reminisce about his life and to promote his legacy.
People across the country spent 67 minutes of their day helping and doing good deeds for those who are less fortunate.
Staff from the Johannesburg Health District (JHD) and Cipla South Africa, a pharmaceutical medicine company, spent their 67 minutes at the Andries Meyer Old Age Home in Extension Three.
Together they committed to thoroughly cleaning the home, ensuring a safe, clean and germ-free environment for the residents. Both companies were divided into groups, each tackling an area to clean in the home.
Together they painted door and window frames, they spring cleaned the kitchen and all washed windows. Cabbage, onion, carrot and spinach seeds were planted in the garden in hopes to sustain the residents in the months to come.
Melanie and Kurt Jegels from Mels Takeaway in Extension Three were at the home and treated the elderly to freshly made chips and a dinner.
Sandile Gwayi, JHD communications manager, said that his team was very excited to be able to do this for the elderly, “We are from the department of health, so we decided to make their living environment a healthy one.
“We believe in active ageing, so there will be a mild aerobics session for those fit enough to participate,” said Gwayi.
Charlotte Bosman, the operations manager at the home said she was overcome with emotion when she saw how much people loved the elderly, “I am so grateful to Cipla and the Department of Health.
“They did not only come to socialise but they came to make a difference in the lives of our elderly. Cipla blessed the home with a new microwave, adult diapers and toiletries,” said Bosman.
“We had so many surprises at the home today, the Universal Church donated toiletries and another organisation walked in with vegetables, fruit and snacks for our residents, I cannot thank them enough,” she added.
The Andries Meyer Old Age Home currently has 12 beds available throughout the home and encourages those who are over the age of 65 and need a safe place to stay to visit the home and fill in an application form.
“Anyone who is interested can come to the home and ask to speak to the operations manager, they must bring along their ID’s and we’ll take it from there,” said Bosman.
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