Rayne Stroebel, South Africa.
Rayne Stroebel is a prominent figure in care innovation for older persons and people living with dementia in South Africa. He is the founder and Managing Director of GERATEC (Gerontological Research, Training, Education and Care)-, a pioneering organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older individuals through relationship-directed support. As the regional coordinator for The Eden Alternative South Africa, Rayne has trained over 3,000 caregivers, promoting relationship-directed support and care models.
He holds a PhD in Dementia Studies from the University of Stirling and is an Executive Member of the International Longevity Centre South Africa. Was awarded recently Extraordinary Professor of Practice in the Ageing and Generational Dynamics in Africa programme at the Optentia Research Unit, North-West University.
Rayne brings vast experience and expertise in the areas of long-term care services and enhancement of the care ethos towards a relationship directed support model in residential care homes. Rayne has developed and provides extensive training courses to improve the quality of life of individuals living with dementia. Based in Cape Town, his business and service activities extend countrywide.
His work emphasises holistic, culturally sensitive approaches to ageing and dementia care, which is reflected in his blog, www.mindsmatter.co.za https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chzF5HBTbFI
His work embodies compassion, respect, and innovation all the values that underpin our AAG community.