I am the owner/manager of Unicorn's Haven - which is a truly unique, home~away~from~home, with a holistic approach, & a drug free philosophy, dedicated to caring for those living with Alzheimer's Disease.  I run the home with the help of my life partner, Tyrone.  He is well versed in the complexities of Alzheimer's Disease as well as being an excellent "fixer of all things broke"...

Unicorn's Haven is set on 21ha of land, in the stunning, serene forestry area of Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal.

The spacious thatched roofed, high walled, farmhouse, with generous shared accommodation for a maximum of 10 residents is well designed for those living with Alzheimer's Disease.  I like to keep the numbers low - 2 - 5 residents at any one time, so i can give them the individual attention  they so rightly deserve and need.  I do not use anti-psychotic drugs on my residents as they are demented and not psychotic & the results have been nothing short of miraculous...  These people are like family to me.

The residents of Unicorn's Haven are free to walk around the 2-acre, sheltered garden, which filled with wild bird life, and a variety of pets (dogs, cats, dwarf cameroon goats, chickens) for them to interact with and being out in the sunshine is good for their souls.

Music is vitally important and each resident has their own music available and we take turns listening to it. 

Although many residents can no longer comprehend what they read, a large selection of coffee table books with beautiful pictures are regularly paged thru and discussed.

Each resident does what they are capable of doing, like, making their beds, sweeping, washing dishes, raking leaves, picking flowers, planting seeds, playing cards, feeding the dogs, whatever makes them feel as though they have contributed towards the home and they do it in their own time, without any pressure to perform.  In other words, they live as normal a life as they can, despite having AD.  I take them to the local dairy to collect fresh milk - there they can pat the calves & enjoy the outing.  I also take them out to town, or to teas or get-togethers at the church. 

They are totally & unconditionally accepted for who they are now, quirks and bewildering behaviour notwithstanding.

Oranges & avocados from the fruit orchard  - which the residents love helping pick - and freshly grown vegetables & herbs from the hydroponics garden, together with home cooked meals make living at Unicorn's Haven a healthy, loving experience for those with AD and guilt free for the relatives.

The residents stay with me until they die - I care for them here and am with them when they "cross over".

We also offer respite care for those people who don't want to place their relative in a home just yet, but who need a bit of breathing space...

Unicorn's Haven is a privately run establishment and the residents pay me a monthly fee. 

I am a member of Alzheimer's SA.

I am medically trained and had geriatric nursing care experience in this country & overseas experience with 

Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke survivors.

Ramona J Alexander
Unicorn's Haven
Alzheimer's Disease Care Facility
P O Box 164, Ixopo, 3276,
KwaZuluNatal, South Africa
Mobile : 082 533 6165
LandLine : 039 834 2210
Fax2e-mail : 086 613 9831

OPENING TRACK:

Mateo Dimar – Panic Attack

Audience Michael’s Treffer:

Tasha Baxter – Ebb & Flow

CHEESE OF THE DAY:

Violent Femmes – Blister In The Sun

Weatus – Teenage Dirtbag

ULTIMIX AT 6: DJ KENT:

1. Grant_Nelson-Brave_New_World_(Original_Mix)
2. Tiffany - Promise Ring (acapella)
3. rasmus_faber_feat._linda_sunblad-always_(studio_apartment_museum_mix)
4. lloyd_-_get_it_shawty_(acapella)
5. Dr Duda – Flying high
6. Dennis Ferrer-How Do I let go (acapella)
7. Calabria - Enur – Acapella
8. dj cleo - young nation – Will of steel
9. Gregor salto – Friend – Grex
10. Tj Cases - Higher_Love_(TJ_Cases_Main_Mix)-CHR
11. Julien jabre - swimming places reprise – Defected
12. Fairplay – Let there be love (acapella)
13. n/a_-_Daydreaming_(Lil_Silva_mix)
14. Sound De-Zign - Happiness (Chris Sen Bootleg)
15. Dj Kent - Vunandzi – 88 Productions
16. Nelly Furtado
17.  omar_-_its_so_(bob_sinclar_acapella) – defected
18. Jerah – Cry...Kill....Die – Acapella
19. the black eyed peas - meet me halfway (richard vission solmatic remix)
20. David Guetta – Sexy B*tch
21. Winnie Khumalo – Live my life – Kalawa Jazmee
22. David Guetta ft Kelly Rowland – When love takes over
23. Bob Sinclair_Love_You_No_More_feat__Shabba_Ranks_Chuckie_Remix

        Mindflow is a newly formed corporation, which comprises of multi-skilled individuals who activate, inspire and enhance across all boards.

        The company strives on pushing limitless boundaries to bring ideas to life and creating to achieve the impossible.  At Mindflow we bring life to the notion of creative ingenuity.

      The first company project we’ve decided to put together is a charity car wash drive.

      It is almost Christmas and this is the ideal time to be giving back to those less fortunate than ourselves

      This project will raise funds for an art-skilled based children’s project located in Orlando, Soweto.

      Our target: To raise a minimum of R7 500 for the charity.

      SABELA SIZWE is a project which takes in the orphaned and vulnerable children in Orlando, Soweto, who have a particular interest in the visual arts.

      They are helped to deal with the emotional trauma they have been through by communicating and participating in a wide range of art activities.

      This is done to help develop their sense of self-worth and, as art is a means of self-expression, it provides an outlet for these young people to vent their feelings. 

      Sabela Sizwe is housed in an old disused night-club in a semi-industrial area.

      Many of the children taught there live in the basement of the building, and the others come from the surrounding area.

      These children have no place to play, and their homes have little space for them to do their homework.

      Caregivers often return home very late, and the children are left to fend for themselves after school, in a harsh environment and with no adult supervision.

      Mindflow plans to use the funds for the home in the following manner:

      A portion of the funds will be used to take the children out for a fun-filled of art. In December, a day will be organised  for the children to experience an Art Gallery outing and enjoy the artwork of professionals.

      The remainder of the funds raised will be donated to Sabela Sizwe to enable them to purchase necessary equipment and/or groceries they will need over the festive season.

      Get down to the Upper Parking lot at The Zone in Rosebank (opposite the Nino’s)

      Cost per vehicle: R60

      Other than being able to go shopping at The Zone, there will also be other activities to keep people entertained.

      All proceeds (from the washing of the cars and the food stall) will go to Sabela Sizwe 

      Hot  DJ’s- LuloCafe, GlenDaDj, Switch, JayMusik, Khenzero, Voodoo, Shaz

      Food Stall- have boerewors rolls on sale for R20, beverages will also be on sale

      Playstation Gaming zone for all the gaming freaks

      DSTV Mobile TV for the sports fans