People living in old-age homes have certain special rights, in addition to those applicable to all people that are covered by the Bill of Rights.  > 

The provincial Department of Social Development funds a number of workshops aimed at educating the elderly about their rights in terms of the Older Persons Act (Act 13 of 2006), which was signed into law in November 2006.  > 

The Older Persons Act aims to maintain and protect the status, wellbeing, safety and rights of older persons. It also aims to promote their integration in the community by creating an enabling environment and promoting participation in activities with people of other ages and cultures.  > 

The provincial Department of Social Development funds a number of Service Centres to provide daycare and other services for older people in vulnerable communities.  > 

Who can apply for the Old Age Grant? The Means Test, Old Age Grant 2006, Applying for the Grant, Enquiries ...  > 

If you are already receiving an old age, disability or war veteran's grant and you are unable to care for yourself, such that you need full-time care from someone else, then you may in addition get a monthly payment from the ...  > 

There are a number of state-funded homes for the aged in the Western Cape.  > 

Abuse or neglect of an aged person should be reported to a social worker. Abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or simply involve neglect. In other words, abuse may include looking after an aged person in a way likely to hurt the aged person ...  > 

Elderly people often require specialised health services. These may have to be accompanied by other specialised services, such as housing or transport services.  > 

Home Based Care (HBC) is the provision of basic nursing care needs by formal or informal caregivers to people in their own homes. This service is available to people who have mental, physical, emotional and social needs. Among people who qualify for this care are ...  > 

Eventually, everyone needs to stop working. Some people prefer to retire at an early age while others choose to work for as long as possible. Whatever your preference, you need to know what your rights and options are.  > 

Information and guidelines for the elderly and health workers on how to prevent falls of older persons which can and often do result in disability and even death.  >