Elderly Care Projects for FY 2023
Milk Drive
There is a need for 1000 liters of milk.
Research indicates that the elders do not have
milk for their cereal, tea, etc.
Milk is critical for calcium absorption.
Vitamin Pack Drive
Due to the lack of nutrition,
we will conduct a vitamin drive,
targeting at least 500 elders.
The clean up Drive
Cleanliness is next to Godliness. This is true for our homes with the everyday struggles faced to keep the spaces in the old age home clean. We come in and provide them with the basic chemicals to disinfect surfaces and wash the old peoples clothes and beddings so they do not inherit germs that could be harmful to them.
Our Requirements
(detergents, sanitary gloves & wet wipes)
Breakfast Drive
Breakfast is a key part of elderly nutrition and the benefits of this first meal of the day are vast. From energy and concentration to reducing risk of diseases. Eating a healthy breakfast is a verified way to support overall health.
Our Requirements
Breakfast Pack (Milk, sugar, jam, mealie meal, cereal)
Heater Drive
Aging skin is thinner and less likely to tolerate fluctuating temperatures. Age reduces the elasticity of blood vessel walls and thins the fat layer under the skin that helps preserve body heat. Older adults lose body heat faster and are less able to tolerate cold than younger adults. We provide 60 heaters to old age homes across South Africa.
Our Requirements
(Heaters)
Beating the Winter Chills
Older adults can lose body heat fast—faster than when they were young. A big chill can turn into a dangerous problem before an older person even knows what’s happening. Doctors call this serious problem hypothermia.
Our Requirements
(Throw overs and hot-water bottles)
The Lunch Drive
As we get older, our nutrition requirements and taste preferences change, so you might find yourself struggling to prepare dishes your loved one can chew, or trying to convince them to have ‘just a few more bites.’
Our Requirements
(Groceries)
Vitamin Double Up
Due to the lack of nutrition,
we will conduct a vitamin drive,
targeting at least 500 elders.
Christmas Parties
Our Christmas parties are to show that as much as some of the old people at these homes have been abandoned and discarded by family. They are still loved and cared about. This is the true spirit of Christmas.
Our Requirements
(Christmas treats)
Cooking Supplies
We need to provide food for our homes to sustain the old people. They can not miss any meals as it is fundamental to their health and with all the tablets they need to take meals become even more crucial.
Our Requirements
(Groceries Hampers)
