A high percentage of pensioners are placed in old-age homes without a single visit from their children.
The majority indicated that their families were their pillars of strength, while 35% indicated that their friends or the church supported them.
Only 16% indicated that their support came from the community and fellow elderly. At least 6% indicated that they had no support structure. According to the report, 42% of pensioners were placed in homes due to medical conditions, including physical disabilities, mental disorders and Alzheimer’s or dementia.
The lowest prices were R1,500 for a single room, R2,800 for a double room and R3,525 for a care unit.Some old-age homes charged up to R17,360 for a double room. Most homes provided pensioners with adequate home care, books to read, geysers, heaters, stoves, grass parks and satisfactory safety.Monthly, pensioners spent their money on water bills, buying groceries and cleaning products. Those who participated in the survey said there was a need for bedding and mattresses.
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