Park Care 24/7 Centre / Sorgsentrum, Parktown West, Johannesburg

Core Business
High & Intensive 24/7 Residential Nursing Care palliative and holistic support to chronically sick, frail and predominantly (but not exclusively) older persons.
Specialized Quality Dementia Nursing Care, supportive services and sensory activities in the safe confines of a uniquely designed secure unit.
Rehabilitative Care by Physio-, Occupational-, Bio-Kinetic & other therapists make it possible for residents to regain optimal abilities and functioning. This is an extra cost for non-State patients.
Assisted Living Care is ideal for the more independent older person in need of some support and structure.
Park Care promotes opportunities for socialization, active aging and stimulation within a secure environment.
Wi-Fi and DSTV in this section
Nursing Services
24/7 Long-term Nursing Services are provided by Professional Nursing Managers, Nursing Sisters, Staff & Enrolled Nurses & Care Workers to persons with the following conditions & diagnosis:
Age-related general frailty Cancer (all stages)
Traumatic Brain & Spinal Injuries
Diabetes, Hypertension, Osteoporosis
Parkinson’s Disease (all stages) Multiple Sclerosis
Depression & Anxiety Disorders
Post-Stroke
Dementias like Alzheimer’s Disease Post-Operative Care & Rehabilitation
Disorders like Huntington’s & Motor Neuron Disease
Permanent Vegetative States requiring PEG feeding and Trachea Suctioning

Social Work Services
The Social Work Team consists of a Social Work Manager, a Social Worker, and 4 x Social Auxiliary Workers, and is responsible for:
• Counseling to residents & their loved ones;
• Group Therapy, Group Facilitation, Dementia Care activities and more
• Recruitment, orientation, training and mobilization of volunteers
• Facilitation of the comprehensive active aging program
• Co-Management of the Vrededorp Home Based Care Project
• Filing and administrative duties

The Park Care Team
Management Team: Management Board & the Executive Managers