As people age, maintaining their independence becomes increasingly important, and losing it is a top concern among seniors. Despite this, some golden agers require assistance with activities of daily living. Assisted living provides a solution that allows seniors to receive the necessary help while still maintaining their independence.
The hugely successful Helderberg Manor Retirement Village in Somerset West, a sought-after collection of houses and apartments, recently opened its Wellness Centre, managed by well-known leaders in high-quality health-care and wellness solutions, Medwell SA, meeting residents’ every need.
Says Dejane Ehlers Steyl, Head of Marketing at Devmark Property Group: “At Helderberg Manor, our assisted living suites offer a range of services, including a concierge, medication management, assistance with daily activities, housekeeping, meals, laundry, transport, social programmes and activities.
“We have a dedicated resident liaison, Estelle Borman, who ensures social activities and interaction are on offer for all residents. Morning tea is served with cake daily at 11:00, which creates a great atmosphere for socialisation between residents. The staff are available 24/7 to provide safety, care and support, and residents are encouraged to tailor their new home to their own comfort.”
When residents move in an individual service plan is created to meet specific needs. “Whether one needs assisted living or frail care, Medwell SA specialises in implementing and managing holistic health-care services at retirement and lifestyle estates with emphasis on a proactive approach in assisting residents to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible, with or without supportive-care services.”
Helderberg Manor’s Assisted Living Suites are sold on a “life-right” basis, and suites offer one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, lounge and kitchenette. Also, all the benefits of living independently in the welcoming retirement community of Helderberg Manor while having help.
Steyl adds “life right” has many advantages – no transfer duties, VAT or bond registration costs and offers lifetime occupation in a fully maintained and managed environment. “We strongly believe retirement estates should offer support for all phases of retirement, including immobility and infirmity, when health care must be on hand.”
Developed by respected Devmark, Helderberg Manor is in Heritage Park, a 200 ha private estate, with its own houses, schools, shops, places of worship, parks and waterways at the foot of picturesque Helderberg Mountain. Steyl says the key to its success is its ability to provide retirees with every requirement. “Helderberg Manor is situated close to the scenic winelands of Somerset West and Stellenbosch, beaches, shops and restaurants. In addition, all amenities have been completed, including the clubhouse, library, Assisted Living Suites and 24-hour medical care.
Set amid beautifully landscaped gardens, it is one of our most successful developments to date, with active and social residents who enjoy life to the full. Also available are holistic health-care and home-based care services in excellent facilities and security, offering retirees everything and more for the golden years.”
Medwell SA is contracted to medical schemes to provide managed home nursing and care services in the comfort of a client’s home. It works directly with medical schemes to obtain funding for specific care and nursing services, depending on each scheme’s rules. It will manage all services in the newly completed Wellness Centre, which includes 18 frail-care beds, and provide and manage home-care services for the Assisted Living Suites and the rest of the estate. It also offers 24/7 emergency support, with back-up from a local emergency medical response team.
Devmark’s The Retirement Collection has become synonymous with successful retirement villages, including Clé du Cap, Legato, Heritage Manor, Onrus Manor, La Vie Est Belle, Langebaan Manor, Villa Cortona and The Plettenberg Manor. Imhoff Manor, near Kommetjie was launched in November last year.
For more information, visit www.helderbergmanor.co.za, or call 021 851 0738. The Devmark Property Group can be contacted on 021 948 3502, or at www.devmark.co.za.
