Only 6% of South Africans can retire independently of others and on the other side almost half of the population depends on family and friend to support them financially. The importance of planning ahead has never been more urgent.
Champ of the Month - August
Our Champ Of The Month campaign is still underway and for the month of August we had 4 winners, namely Aphiwe, Sonwabile, Nazeer & Sinethemba. They each received amazing reviews from their clients which got them a GOLD AWARD each.
Champ of the Month - July
Introduction of the MOCA test to track your relative's Dementia status and progression
Growing the Economy - one Champ at a time
On air with Lotus FM around "family caregiving"
Testimonial about the Dementia Workshop
I’m one of those people who finds marketing myself very difficult! I love ‘doing the work’ but publicising it is not easy. So, I thought I’d let one of the participants in the last ‘Transforming the Dementia Journey’ course tell you about her experience. I’m so grateful to Allyson for letting me share her story.
Light Exercises for The Elderly
Beauty Therapy in the Comfort of Home
67 Minutes for Mandela, 2018!
“A society that does not value it's older people denies it's roots and endangers it's future. Let us strive to enhance their capacity to support themselves for as long as possible and, when they cannot do so anymore, to care for them.” Nelson Mandela
The CareChamp Team visited CPOA Arcadia place in Observatory for our 67 minutes dedicated to Mandela Day. We spent time with the residents listening to their fascinating stories. The team also assisted with washing the residents' hands after coffee and tea as well as to buff and paint nails for some of the ladies.
Physiotherapy in the Comfort of Home
CareChamp is endorsing our partner Physiotherapy@Home. We have the same ethos around "quality of care" and the belief that elder heal and age best in the comfort of their own home.
Transforming the Dementia Journey - A Workshop
10 Things Things a Dementia Patient Would Tell You If They Could
How to know your ageing parents need help?
Fitness and Nutrition for Elderly
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
This article is about helping your loved ones, by making sure they are well taken care off and at their best health status. Knowing how to check for a pressure ulcer is very important if you have a frail elderly person at your home. A pressure ulcer is an area of the skin that breaks down when something keeps rubbing against the skin...
Nurses Appreciation & CareChamp Launch
CareChamp and their partner NIDO Nursing Academy held their first Nurses Appreciation and CareChamp Launch event on the 24 March 2017 at the Stack.
Mingling in a relaxed and funky environment whilst enjoying canapés, cocktails and drinks. We had great laughter and socializing and everyone enjoyed the evening.
World Alzheimer's Day - Getting old is not someone else’s problem.
The story behind CareChamp
I am beyond excited to announce the launch of CareChamp! CareChamp was born out of the desire to start a business that brings more joy to the life of elderly and assist their families as best as possible with the challenges that age might bring as well as to create job opportunities in South Africa...