Natasja de Kock OT Awesome Aging

Natasja de Kock OT Awesome Aging Helping older adults age with dignity and live independently for as long as possible.

20/02/2026

South African Wheelchair Rugby prepares for the European Division B Championship in Spain as they call on the public to help power their international campaign

On Wednesdays we bake!Baking muffins might seem simple but in occupational therapy, it’s a powerful, meaningful activity...
18/02/2026

On Wednesdays we bake!

Baking muffins might seem simple but in occupational therapy, it’s a powerful, meaningful activity that supports healthy ageing.

As an occupational therapist, I love using baking because it targets so many important skills at once:

Fine motor skills: measuring, pouring, stirring, cracking eggs, and spooning batter strengthen hand coordination and dexterity.
Cognitive skills: following a recipe supports sequencing, memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive functioning.
Bilateral coordination: using both hands together (holding a bowl while stirring) promotes upper limb integration.
Standing tolerance & balance: working at the counter builds endurance and postural stability.
Safety awareness: navigating the kitchen environment supports judgement and hazard awareness.
Emotional wellbeing: baking often sparks positive memories, boosts confidence, and provides a sense of accomplishment.
Social connection: sharing muffins creates opportunities for conversation and community engagement.

Functional, purposeful activities like baking help maintain independence in daily living — and they’re enjoyable too!

Because therapy works best when it’s meaningful.

Monday motivation:Rehabilitation is never just physical. When confidence returns, function follows and that when real ch...
16/02/2026

Monday motivation:
Rehabilitation is never just physical. When confidence returns, function follows and that when real change happens.

At Natasja de K**k Occupational Therapy, we believe dignity is found in the small, daily victories; buttoning a shirt in...
02/02/2026

At Natasja de K**k Occupational Therapy, we believe dignity is found in the small, daily victories; buttoning a shirt independently, preparing a meal or walking safely to the garden.
Every step towards independence matters, and we are honoured to walk that journey with our clients.

Monday Motivation.In my practice, I am reminded daily that independence is built one small win at a time, every effort c...
19/01/2026

Monday Motivation.

In my practice, I am reminded daily that independence is built one small win at a time, every effort counts, even when progress feels slow.

27/10/2025

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day!

Today we celebrate a profession that’s so close to my heart, Occupational Therapy!

As an OT, I have the privilege of helping older adults stay independent, safe, and connected to the things that make life meaningful. Whether it’s finding new ways to do daily tasks, making homes safer, or keeping minds and bodies active.

Our elderly community has so much wisdom and strength, and it’s an honour to help them keep doing what they love.

Here’s to all the amazing OTs out there making a difference every day and to our clients who inspire us to keep learning, adapting, and caring.

💜 **Let’s Go Purple!** 💜Join us on 19 September 2025 as we   for Dementia Awareness!As occupational therapists, we stand...
16/09/2025

💜 **Let’s Go Purple!** 💜
Join us on 19 September 2025 as we for Dementia Awareness!
As occupational therapists, we stand with individuals and caregivers facing dementia — because function, dignity, and connection matter.

Decorate your space.
Wear your purple.
Spark awareness through action.

Don’t forget to share your purple moments — together, we make the invisible, visible.

September 2025 marks the 14th anniversary of World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness, honour caregivers, and ...
21/08/2025

September 2025 marks the 14th anniversary of World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness, honour caregivers, and support those living with Alzheimer’s Disease .
At Natasja de K**k Occupational Therapy/Awesome Aging, we understand that caregiving can be challenging, emotional, and overwhelming.

That’s why we’re here to help, guide, and support you every step of the way.

Our mission: Embracing aging. Empowering independence.
Let’s work together to create brighter, more supported aging journeys.

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"Aging is not fading, it's flourishing in full color." - Welcome June proof that it's never too late to bloom!Let this b...
04/06/2025

"Aging is not fading, it's flourishing in full color." - Welcome June
proof that it's never too late to bloom!

Let this be a month of laughter, connection, and living beautifully at every age.

“My wife still holds my hand when we walk — even if I’m rolling.”Mobility is not just physical, it’s emotional too.It me...
29/05/2025

“My wife still holds my hand when we walk — even if I’m rolling.”
Mobility is not just physical, it’s emotional too.
It means sharing sunrises, shopping for dinner, laughing at grandkids — together.
Let’s honour every form of movement that keeps love and life going.

Many think using a wheelchair makes your world smaller.But for Mrs. Jacobs, it made hers bigger.With a chair that fit, s...
27/05/2025

Many think using a wheelchair makes your world smaller.
But for Mrs. Jacobs, it made hers bigger.
With a chair that fit, she started going to church again, visiting friends, even painting in the sun.
Independence looks different for everyone — but it always starts with the right support.

She’s not confined to a wheelchair — she’s empowered by it.With the right support, this chair helped her garden again, a...
23/05/2025

She’s not confined to a wheelchair — she’s empowered by it.
With the right support, this chair helped her garden again, attend her book club, and hold her grandchild with ease.
Mobility isn't about what you've lost — it's about everything you can still do.
Let’s reframe the way we talk about aging and independence.

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