CARERS   ASSOCIATION   SOUTH   AFRICA

As Age-in-Action’s aim is to improve the quality of life for older persons in South Africa, we are running a series of practical support and training programmes as well as information sessions for carers of all ages who are caring for older persons.

 Who  are  the  Carers ?

• The carers are people who care for those who are unable to manage due to disability, frailty or illness.

• They can be a relative, friend or a neighbour – of any age.

 What  is  the  Effect  of  Caring  on  the  Carer ?

While carers can experience great joy and satisfaction from being able to care for someone they love, sometimes: 

• They can feel isolated and alone.

• Their quality of life can become affected by caring, i.e. caring for persons for up to 24 hours a day impacts on one’s health.

• Carers can worry about the future of the person they care for, as well as their own.

What  Training   Programmes   does   Age-in-Action   Provide ?

• Training for carers specifically designed to suit their needs.

• Training in their local area, at a time best suited to carers.

• Training which will give the carers the necessary skills to make caring in the home easier.

Practical   Support

• Establish support groups that will provide the carers with an opportunity to discuss and share problems and possible solutions.

• Providing a platform for carers to express their views.

Information

• Provide information on resources available to carers.  Disseminate and distribute information pertaining to care giving.

For more information about the Carers Support Programme, please contact

 Mrs Charlotte Fairbridge,
Carers Association South Africa,
PO Box 2335,
Cape Town,
8000,
Tel:  021-426-4280,
Fax: 021-426-4290,
E-mail:  charlotte@age-in-action.co.za ,
www.age-in-action.co.za