For many of us, December is the beginning of the holiday season with the familiar traditions of food, family and friends. At Fleurenville, tradition extends far beyond the holiday season. It is a time to pause. And reflect. And count our many blessings in life. Recalibrating. Recharging. And refocusing on what is important in life. […]
There is much to consider when choosing a new home for a loved one. At Fleurenville, we want to help you find comfort knowing you've made the right decision. We've all been through a lot during this last year and a half. But just when we started feeling ready to ditch the masks for good […]
On the 1st of October, Fleurenville joins the international community to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons. We continue to celebrate this occasion to acknowledge the contribution, past and present, of our elderly men and women in the development of our country, and we celebrate our seniors and the key role they play in […]
In his address marking Heritage Day in 1996, former President Nelson Mandela stated: "When our first democratically-elected government decided to make Heritage Day one of our national days, we did so because we knew that our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our new nation." This powerful proclamation defines […]
Women's history is our country's history — and world history. Therefore, as South Africa commemorates Women's Month in August, I would also like to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and progress of women and girls in South Africa and around the globe. In our nation, as in all nations, women have fought for justice, shattered barriers, […]
There is something extraordinary about being able to contribute to the greater good. No one has made it through life without someone else's help. You never know how much someone will touch your life or you will touch theirs, and in this small act, the voice of our seniors is put into action. These actions shape […]
Every day when I wake up, I take a few moments to think about all I am grateful for in my life. My loving family and friends, my health, enjoying the simple things in life as they happen and having another day to help others. There is no better way to start the day – […]
Pretoria, 26 March 2021: The event was hosted to pay homage to their employees for their hard work, resilience, sheer heart, and determination to fight the COVID-19 pandemic during difficult and uncertain times. Everyone was reminded and amazed that it has been a whole year since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the level 5 national lockdown in […]
Pretoria, 8 March 2021 After deciding to move an elderly family member to an aged care facility, you may feel apprehensive about the coming changes and challenges. Jan Heystek, CEO of Fleurenville Aged Care Centre, explains how you can make the transition easier for everyone involved. The first thing that the older person’s family can […]
1 March 2021 In terms of the Disaster Management Act, and the adjustment to level 1 (published in the Government Gazette 44201 of 28 February 2021) – “controlled visits by members of the public to older persons residential facilities, are prohibited, except to the extent and in the manner directed by the relevant Cabinet member”. […]
