Christmas is coming – and that can only mean one thing ...
It’s time to start planning the best festive lunches ever for Durban’s elders! Real celebrations – with delicious food, festive cheer, music, companionship and laughter.
And we’re counting on friends like you to help us make it happen – by sponsoring the cost of one or more lunches.
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Thriving through 2025 – a toast to life
Nov 5, 2025
Once again calling on the community to help bring festive joy to elders through our annual Christmas Lunch campaign - a cherished tradition that turns loneliness into laughter.
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‘Human Forever’ inspires Durban audience
Oct 30, 2025
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World Food Day
Oct 7, 2025
No one can survive without it. Yet for many older people in South Africa, three meals a day is a luxury they simply cannot afford. Imagine trying to stretch a R2 315 Older Persons Grant to cover rent, electricity, water, medication, toiletries, and clothing – and still have something left for food. It's just not possible.
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Home safety
Sep 3, 2025
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Guardians Appeal
Mar 2, 2025
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Rescue elders from toxic environments
May 30, 2024
Rights of older people
Elder Abuse – it’s not always what you think
When we hear the term elder abuse, we often imagine shocking headlines – physical violence or extreme neglect. But the reality is that abuse of older people often happens in quiet, everyday ways.
Active Ageing
Holiday fun that doesn’t break the bank – inexpensive activities for grandparents
With many parents today working full time, gran and gramps are often called on to look after children during the school holidays. Older people love to spoil beloved grandchildren – and the holidays are the perfect time for connection, laughter, and creating special memories.
Wellness
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
Parkinson’s Disease is an incurable, progressive neurological condition that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. It is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's, affecting over 10 million people worldwide.
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Langeler Towers
Langeler Towers 15 Prince Street,Durban Residential care supervisor: vacant Tel +27 31 337 7551...
Lucas Gardens
Lucas Gardens is an upmarket home offering studio, one and two bedroom units for fit and mobile older persons.
Langeler Towers
Langeler Towers 15 Prince Street,Durban Residential care supervisor: vacant Tel +27 31 337 7551...
John Conradie House
One block away from the beachfront, and close to Addington Hospital, John Conradie House offers State Pensioners affordable accommodation to rent.
John Conradie House
One block away from the beachfront, and close to Addington Hospital, John Conradie House offers State Pensioners affordable accommodation to rent.
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We promote values of: Trust, Accountability, Transparency, Care, Respect, Integrity, Purpose, Service, Compassion, Environment.
We encourage all stakeholders in the spirit of these Values to support our Purpose: ‘To make dignity, growth and meaningful life a realistic prospect for all elders.’
These values are promoted through our work daily with our beneficiaries, stakeholders and general public and carried through to our messaging and advertising on print, broadcast, electronic and social media platforms. As such, The Association for the Aged, has a zero tolerance policy for any vulgar or rude, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, cyber bullying or harassing comments on all our platforms.
Any comments identified as such will be removed from our platforms. Should the perpetrator persist, he or she will be blocked and reported.
For enquiries or reporting please contact us on 0313323721 or email info@tafta.org.za