Bringing caregivers into the lives of disabled or frail care patients is not easy when clients try to do it themselves, which is why CareChamp has developed an innovative system that takes all the hassle out of hiring a caregiver with all the right credentials.

If you have chosen to care for an elderly frail or disabled parent at home, home, there will be a great deal of stress to face, on an emotional and psychological level, which can be relieved by engaging a caregiver on a full-time or part-time basis.

There are certainly many reasons that the aged are forced, through circumstances, to live in aged care or frail care homes, but what happens to them, both physically and psychologically, is very different to what would happen if they were cared for by family at home.

It’s an inescapable fact that as we age, many of the activities in and outside of the home become more than just challenging, they become a battle for retaining any independence, no matter how hard it may be.

Isolation is the enemy that creeps in to the lives of the elderly very stealthily, so quietly in fact, that as the small things that speak of self-reliance and independence start slipping away, the decline cannot be ignored.

Words and expressions such as safety, security, trust, high level of qualification and experience, confidentiality and exceptional care, are what have made CareChamp the leading caregivers and home based nursing agency in Cape Town.

Remaining at home or with the family for anyone who’s elderly, frail or disabled is always first prize.  As everyday tasks become more of a challenge or no longer possible to manage alone, it’s easy to start feeling isolated.

Many South African families are at a loss when it comes to taking an elderly, frail or disabled parent into their home, while at the same time managing their role as breadwinners.

As more and more elderly people and their families opt for home-based care, the quality of home-based services has had to improve to meet the demand.

CareChamp offers the highest standard in home care for elder and disabled people, making it easier for them to stay in the comfort and security of their own homes.

CareChamp provides a full range of home care services that are carried out by qualified, highly trained caregivers in South Africa, supported by registered nurses available to assist in the care of clients.

Being the caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s at home is not easy, on many levels, physically and emotionally. This counts for both the person living with Alzheimer’s and the caregiver.

As we age, we all start getting a bit forgetful, it’s just one of those things.  You might forget the date for a while but then remember later, or sometimes get a bit lost for words that are familiar, only to recapture them later in a conversation.

For many families deciding to look after a loved one at home, choosing the right home care, either on a part-time or permanent basis, is an important decision.

Being diagnosed with dementia is never easy and one of the first things that come to mind is that you'll have to give up the freedom of living on your own. But the truth is that dementia is experienced differently by everyone and so is the rate at which symptoms become worse. With the right support and care, it is possible to live independently for many years.

One of the most challenging things in life is seeing your parents age. Life seems to pass by in a blink of an eye and soon you realise that the people who took care of you now need taking care of.

Taking care of an elderly parent or family member can be both rewarding but frustrating. While it offers the opportunity to stay close to and take good care of your loved one, it's also extremely stressful both physically and mentally.