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25/08/2026

Country music legend Dolly Parton is died

Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes

25/08/2026

These prices with today's salaries, imagine!!

25/08/2026

💜 What should you say to someone with dementia?

There isn't always a perfect answer.
But listening patiently helps.
Speaking calmly helps.
Avoiding unnecessary arguments helps.
And remembering that the person may be confused or frightened—not deliberately difficult—can change the way we respond.
Sometimes compassion is the most useful thing we can offer.

25/08/2026

There isn't one right answer.

Some people dream of owning their forever home.

Others discover that renting gives them freedom and flexibility.

If you're wondering which option makes the most financial sense after 60, our guide Renting vs Buying After 60 walks you through the advantages, disadvantages and questions worth asking before making such an important decision.

Because the best decision is the one that fits your life.

Get this guide now https://pensionersforum.co.za/product/renting-vs-buying-after-60/

25/08/2026

Some recipes are more than food.
They're family traditions, birthday celebrations, Sunday lunches, Christmas memories.

The smell of something cooking can instantly transport us back to another time.

What's your family's signature dish?

24/08/2026

It's never too late to create new memories.

Life doesn't stop giving us opportunities because we've reached a certain age.
There are still new places to visit.

New people to meet, new skills to learn and new memories waiting to be made.
What are you hoping to do before the end of this year?

24/08/2026

And Protea Coffee Shop does it again with this delicious meal!!

Pop round to them at 18 Birmingham Rd, Plumstead. (For under R90 a 2 course tasty lunch option...make your reservation early if you are more than 4 friends visiting in the group)

24/08/2026

CARING FOR YOURSELF IS PART OF CARING FOR OTHERS

Being a caregiver means giving your heart every day.

But even the strongest caregivers need time to rest, recharge and ask for help.
Our Dementia Care Guide (written by Heike Oelbuttel Specialist Alzheimers & Dementia Carer ) recognises the emotional journey of caregiving and offers practical ways to protect your own wellbeing.

💜 Looking after yourself is part of looking after the person you love.
Get your copy of this guide here:
https://pensionersforum.co.za/product/dementia-care-in-south-africa-practical-guide/

23/08/2026

Every new week brings new possibilities.
A new conversation, a new friendship, a new place to discover and a new memory to make.

Thank you for spending another week with us.
We hope the week ahead is filled with good health, happiness and plenty of reasons to smile.

23/08/2026

People Don't Just Search… They Discover

Some businesses are easy to find.
Others stay hidden.

Every day, thousands of people search for products, services, places to visit and businesses they can trust.

The businesses that appear in the right places have the opportunity to become the obvious choice.

Being discoverable isn't about being the biggest.
It's about being visible when people are looking.