Most old age homes ease restrictions

WHILE old age homes around the world have been some of the worst affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears many in South Africa are slowly getting back to normal.

But many have admitted this might just be temporary amid fears of a resurgence similar to the second wave which is erupting through many parts of the northern hemisphere.

In the interim, however, some local homes are relaxing their rules.

This is as they aim to address mental health issues of their elderly residents who spent months away from their loved ones and have suffered the consequences of isolation and the anxiety and distress brought on by the global health crisis.

Many Gauteng retirement homes added they were witnessing a