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Winter Wellness at Auria: Staying Active, Nourished, and Connected During the Colder Months
Winter has officially settled over South Africa, and with it comes that familiar crispness in the morning air, the irresistible pull of a warm blanket, and let’s be honest, the temptation to stay indoors until September. But here’s the thing:...
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Once a Sportsman, always a Sportsman
Time may have worn away their athletic primes but the legacies of these three exceptional sportsmen endure. Meet these three remarkable competitors now in their golden years. CLIVE RICHARDSON The Springbok who led from the front Clive was born in...
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Redefining Senior Living at Auria
If you are looking for quality retirement care, Auria Senior Living is setting a new benchmark for what a retirement community can- and should- offer. More than just beautiful homes, Auria Senior Living delivers comprehensive care services, ensuring peace of...
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What to Look Forward to When You Live in an Auria Senior Living Community
Choosing the right senior living community is an important decision, and at Auria Senior Living, it’s about more than just a place to live, it’s about embracing a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle. From comfort and care to connection and leisure, here’s...
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What Is Senior Living? A Modern Approach to Living Well | Auria Senior Living
For many older adults in South Africa, senior living has become a meaningful alternative to the traditional retirement village. But what does “senior living” really mean, and how is it different from the retirement models of the past? What Is...
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Auria Senior Living Welcomes Acquisition by Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings
Auria Senior Living (Auria) is pleased to confirm that Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings (GHPH) is acquiring the Auria business, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition reflects a strong alignment in purpose, values, and vision. Auria will continue...
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5 tips for healthy ageing
AURIA SENIOR LIVING PRESS RELEASE 5 tips for healthy ageing Johannesburg, xx May22: It is never too early to start looking after your overall health, and research shows that the earlier one commits to a healthy lifestyle, the greater the...
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Purpose and meaning key to wellbeing in later life
A sense of meaning and purpose in life can make an important difference to overall wellbeing, particularly as we age. Medical research is increasingly showing that physical health is only part of a much bigger picture and that what we...
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Top financial benefits of moving to senior living sooner rather than later
Around 40% of baby boomers say that they will work until they die. For some, it’s about continuing to find meaning and engagement in their lives – but for others, it’s a matter of retirement being unaffordable. In a world...
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World First for KZN Coral Cove Retirement Community Launched
This luxury residential development in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast raises the bar for those seeking a comfortable, hassle-free lifestyle in their older years. Located on the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) North Coast, Coral Cove by Auria Senior Living, is a significant retirement development...
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SA Senior Living Community, Melrose Manor, scoops acclaimed international award
Melrose Manor, an Auria Senior Living (Auria) continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Melrose North, Johannesburg, has won a prestigious international award in the 9th annual Senior Housing News (SHN) Architecture & Design Awards. The award showcases how world-class senior...
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Magnificently revamped Melrose Manor receives recognition from Pretoria Institute of Architects
Melrose Manor, a gold-standard senior living community by Auria Senior Living (Auria), situated in the Johannesburg suburb of Melrose, has received recognition from the Pretoria Institute of Architects (PIA) for its inspiring design. Auria, a leading developer and operator of...
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A balanced life is a better life for older adults
Opinion Piece by Barry Kaganson, CEO of Auria Senior Living Johannesburg, October 21: Mental health is just as important in one’s senior years as it is at any other stage of life, and older adults can be just as susceptible...
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Coral Cove – Auria’s new Senior Living community at Zululami Luxury Coastal Estate
THE GOLD STANDARD IN SENIOR LIVING CONFIRMED FOR NORTH COAST SHORES – A COUP FOR COLLINS RESIDENTIAL. A FIRST FOR KZN! A total investment estimated at R1billion will give rise to a senior living community of international standards at Zululami...
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New paradigms needed in Alzheimer’s care
New paradigms needed in Alzheimer’s care Johannesburg, September 21 The occurrence of Alzheimer’s Disease is on the rise worldwide, and South Africa is no exception when it comes to what this means for healthcare. Although the majority of people suffering...
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New Senior Living development breaks ground in Johannesburg
Construction has commenced on Royal View, a new upmarket senior living community which is being constructed on a section of the Royal Johannesburg Golf Course in Sandringham. Royal View will be developed and operated by Auria Senior Living, an award-winning...
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New Alzheimer’s drug: cause for hope or premature?
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first new drug developed for Alzheimer’s Disease in over 20 years – but the decision and the drug itself appear to be controversial. The drug, known as Aduhelm (scientific...
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COVID-19 vaccination for seniors needs greater urgency
The second phase of South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination roll-out commences this week. Running from mid-May to mid-November, this phase is expected to see some 16.6 million people vaccinated by the Department of Health. People eligible to receive vaccines during this...
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Family migrations: how do they affect seniors?
There are several factors that affect family dynamics in South Africa and worldwide – and although they aren’t new, certain populations go through times of greater and lesser migration. Emigration and ‘semigration’ of family members are two of the biggest...
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World hearing day – why it’s important to protect your hearing at any age
The ability to hear and communicate well plays a critical role in our wellbeing as naturally sociable creatures. However, many of us take our hearing for granted which leads to us not taking enough preventative or corrective measures to protect...
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Auria Senior Living expands its footprint to the Western Cape
Auria Senior Living (Auria), which develops, owns and operates gold-standard senior living communities in South Africa, has expanded its footprint to the Western Cape by acquiring a majority interest in Woodside Village, a senior living community in the sought-after Cape...
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SA senior living community garners acclaim with international industry leaders
San Sereno, an Auria Senior Living (Auria) community in the Johannesburg suburb of Bryanston, has taken top honours alongside four of its international counterparts as one of five winners of the Argentum 2020 Senior Living by Design Awards. Based in...
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5 ideas for a meaningful 2020 holiday season
Johannesburg, 2 December20: As the holidays approach and we reflect on the past year, 2020 has been a year of unpleasant realities, adjustments and compromises. Yet it has also offered us opportunities to learn, to think about doing things differently,...
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Auria Senior Living opens SA’s first dedicated dementia care facility
As our understanding of the coronavirus develops, it has become clear that asymptomatic carriers could be the biggest threat.
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Is it time for assisted living? 6 Signs to look out for
As our understanding of the coronavirus develops, it has become clear that asymptomatic carriers could be the biggest threat.
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7 mental health tips for the elderly during COVID-19
As our understanding of the coronavirus develops, it has become clear that asymptomatic carriers could be the biggest threat.
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Getting to grips with the details of senior living planning
Johannesburg, xx June20: Health and finances are two of the most important considerations when it comes to retirement planning, and the two are often interlinked. It is key to have some kind of predictability on one’s finances, and a well-structured...
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Asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers are a threat to the elderly
As our understanding of the coronavirus develops, it has become clear that asymptomatic carriers could be the biggest threat.
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Financial implications for retirement communities in a time of crisis
Johannesburg, xx April 20: Protecting the elderly against COVID-19 infection is a pressing concern for everyone operating senior living communities. The greater susceptibility of seniors to the virus, as well as the many unknowns still surrounding its transmission, make prevention...
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12 Million South Africans will be over 60 by 2050: how will we care for them?
It takes a well-equipped healthcare system to provide proper care for older adults. Developed countries such as the USA are already panicking about how to do so as the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement, and as senior citizens make up...
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Senior living communities have a strong role to play in protecting elderly from COVID-19
Johannesburg, xx March: Although senior citizens are seen as high risk when it comes to a potential COVID-19 infection, proactive measures and preventing misinformation and panic can go a long way in protecting those who are most vulnerable, says Barry...
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San Sereno retirement community relaunched after facelift
A transformative refurbishment of the communal areas of the upmarket San Sereno retirement community in Bryanston by Auria Senior Living.
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