Caregivers are often regarded with awe. Warm, compassionate and patient, they offer valuable support to people needing assistance and their family. Because the role is both physically taxing and psychologically demanding, self-care for caregivers is essential in order to avoid compassion fatigue and burnout. October is Mental Health Awareness month in South Africa. With that […]
Many people have no idea how to react to a child with disabilities, or their parents. Do we ignore the obvious – that the child is in a wheelchair or struggling to speak normally? Should we ask questions about the child’s condition? We want to be sensitive — but worry about saying the wrong thing. […]
As the parent of a child affected by severe intellectual disability, you will at some point think about placing him or her in a residential home such as LITTLE EDEN. It’s never an easy decision. You may feel that no one else will love and care for your child the way you do. Or you […]
Caring for someone with physical disabilities? You’ll know that they need extra care in winter to keep them warm and comfortable. Poor circulation makes it difficult for those with limited movement, spasticity or cerebral palsy to keep cosy when the temperature drops. Hands and feet are particularly susceptible to the cold. Lower temperatures also cause […]
Giving #ChairComfort changes lives ”I didn’t know I would be “fixing” wheelchairs when I signed up as a Fidesco volunteer!” says Lise-Marie Chauvin, one of three Fidesco volunteers at LITTLE EDEN Society’s Domitilla and Danny Hyams Home (DDHH) in Edenvale. Under the guidance of Ilka Galabova (Care Centre Supervisor DDHH) and with the training of […]
Our team of 18 riders who participated in the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge raised just over R73 000 towards the #Pillows4Angels #Soundsleep campaign. CEO Xelda Rohrbeck ,who agreed to have her face painted if we reached our target, spent the day sporting a colourful floral design on her face. Out of pure joy, Business Develop […]
Once again, LITTLE EDEN was nominated by Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries as the beneficiary of the Nedbank Business Excellence Awards raffle draw, which took place on Thursday 29 November 2018. Here are the winners of the fantastic prizes: 1st Prize: Espresso Veloce Serie V11 Red Coffee Machine valued at R101 650 – […]
“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” – Mahatma Gandhi There are parts of society that are often forgotten in the modern, chaotic, commercial world in which we live. However, the forgotten are not absent. They still exist and, in the right hands, thrive. The […]
Gauteng MEC for Health Dr Gwen Ramokgopa recently identified Little Eden Society as an organisation which provides world-class care for people with profound intellectual disability. The MEC made the statement while addressing an audience at the society during the launch of Mental Health Awareness month, October. For the past 51 years, the society has cared […]
What do cycling and sleeping have in common? Quite a lot when it comes to our latest fundraising campaign! Through our team of 18 riders participating in the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge, we hope to raise R61 200 to cover the cost of 306 special memory foam pillows for our residents. At R200 each, the […]
