Happenings at Issy Geshen

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The Issy Geshen Lamont Home provides comprehensive care to frail and vulnerable elders who rely on the Home for their basic needs and medical care. We have only achieved this through our incredible partners and donors who continue to play a significant role in the Home’s sustainability. With the financial year-end fast approaching for many […]

For many years, it has been the Issy Geshen Management’s goal to upgrade and renovate the Home to improve the comfort of our frail residents who are living with dementia, extreme chronic health issues and various forms of disabilities. After many years of planning, we were finally able to start the much-needed renovations at the […]

The Issy Geshen Home appeals to the community to support their 2023 Christmas campaign for the elderly. Christmas is a time to celebrate the joy of giving. However, the really valuable gifts are not tangible ones. The Christmas spirit is more about spending quality time with family and loved ones, celebrating, feasting and creating memories […]

A day before South Africa commemorates Youth Day on 16 June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

This day is especially significant to promote a better understanding of the abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

As winter approaches, we are reminded of the challenges faced by frail and vulnerable older persons. The biting cold and harsh weather conditions take a toll on their already fragile bodies, leaving them more susceptible to illnesses and related health issues brought about by the winter season.

The Issy Geshen Lamont Home for the Aged has completed the build and upgrade of its dementia unit, providing specialised care for elderly residents living with dementia and related conditions.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, the elderly participated in our annual Mr & Mrs Valentine's competition. The ladies put their best foot forward and showed off their talents and beautiful Valentine's Day outfits

The elderly said goodbye to 2022 in style as they enjoyed a special lunch donated by Nando's Megacity on new year's eve. 

The festive season has long since been a tradition of surrounding yourself with those you care about most. These traditions are the centrepiece of the holidays and bring people together each year.