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Neighbourhood Old Age Homes (NOAH)

Location Cape Town
Field Home care and social upliftment
Director Dee Wills
Website www.noah.org.za

NOAH is a model of housing and services for the poorest older people of the Western Cape. With 12 houses for the fit elderly, 2 assisted living facilities, 2 community centres, a primary health care clinic and a growing network of social clubs, NOAH provides a fully integrated package of care.

Each year, NOAH reaches out to over 700 older people – helping them to feel secure and happy, stay connected to their communities, retain their dignity and independence and remain healthy and active for as long as possible.

Noah vision
Home, health, happiness – for every older person.

Noah mission
NOAH provides an integrated package of care for needy older people in the Western Cape with:

  • safe and affordable accommodation in the community
  • primary health care, advice and support
  • social clubs, centres and activities

Through their work they help older people to:

  • feel secure and happy
  • stay connected to their communities
  • retain their dignity and independence
  • remain healthy and active for as long as possible.

NOAH is community-based and focused on individual needs. NOAH is not an institution or frail care facility.

Noah values

  • take the time to listen
  • are committed and dependable
  • respond and adapt to real community needs
  • value and respect the contribution of older people.
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