In South Africa, 225 people die from heart disease every day, one in three adults have high blood pressure, and ten people suffer a stroke every hour. The good news is that 80% of heart disease and strokes can be prevented and MediRite pharmacies are now offering pensioners FREE access to crucial health checks. Starting from 7 February, free wellness screenings are available to senior citizens aged 60 and older on the first Wednesday of every month at the 147 MediRite pharmacies located in … [Read more...] about MediRite offers free health screening for pensioners
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Handmade items to bring joy to thousands of children across SA
Entries for the annual Pretty Things for Little Things campaign, sponsored by Shoprite in conjunction with Age-in-Action, are open. Customers, especially senior citizens, are encouraged to put their creative talents to work and make much needed toys and clothes for children in disadvantaged communities. There are four different competition categories: soft toys, blankets, clothing and “other” - which includes articles made from materials such as wood, tin or wire. Entries close Thursday 31 … [Read more...] about Handmade items to bring joy to thousands of children across SA
Time to wish a Senior Citizen well
President Jacob Zuma has wished all senior citizens well on International Day of Older Persons, which is celebrated on 1 October. The theme for this year's 24th commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons, which was designated by the United Nations in 1990, is ‘Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All’. “Given this theme that encourages inclusive growth and development, we urge South Africans to celebrate older persons as resources, and not as burdens on … [Read more...] about Time to wish a Senior Citizen well
