About
Frail Care
When an individual is no longer able to see to their needs independently, frail care offers a practical solution. Frail care is generally long-term and offers access to support 24 hours a day. Our frail care team provides assistance with all daily activities, including personal hygiene, grooming, and nutrition.
Nazareth Care offers frail care assistance without compromising independence. Our facilities emphasise communal activities, allowing residents to enjoy vital social interaction in a safe environment that allows mobility. Wellbeing is monitored round the clock by our multidisciplinary team, ensuring residents receive high-quality care adapted to their specific needs.
At the frail care stage, a person would require much nursing, and he/she may need help with dressing, washing, toileting, and eating and may or may not be bedridden. A frail person may also be physically ok but mentally frail, requiring constant supervision.
Benefits of
Frail Care
Safety of Your Loved One
Your loved one’s safety is of the utmost importance – our facilities are carefully designed to encourage mobility while MINIMISING RISKS of falls. Wide halls, strategic furniture placement, and adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and standing frames, allow residents to remain active with confidence.
Grooming
Our organisation places a high value on DIGNITY. We offer respectful assistance with personal grooming and ablutions that allow residents to maintain their sense of self-worth and PRIVACY.
Nutrition Monitoring
A balanced diet is vital, especially when short or long-term illness increases nutritional demands on the body. Our protein-based meals help prevent loss of muscle mass, and EXTRA CARE is taken to monitor fluid intake to prevent dehydration. Residents are encouraged to enjoy their meals in the communal dining area, with feeding-assistance always available.
Peace of Mind
When you have a loved one as a member of Nazareth Care, you can REST ASSURED that they are receiving expert, personalised care in a safe, compassionate environment.
Prevention
Pressure sores are a common health risk for the elderly, especially those with limited mobility. Through CONSTANT MONITORING and other preventative measures, Nazareth Care reduces the risk of pressure sores.
Personal Wellbeing
Mental and emotional WELLBEING are essential to overall health. Our communal social and dining areas encourage residents to interact and develop FRIENDSHIPS, thereby combatting isolation and depression.
Frail Care
FAQ's
Care workers are on hand 24 hours a day, with call bells and panic buttons allowing for quick response to emergencies. All care workers are supervised by a Registered Nurse, who also oversees the dispensing of medication.
Assistance from care workers and adaptive equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, and standing frames, encourage residents to move with confidence. Activity schedules are developed by the activities coordinator to ensure your loved one remains mobile in a safe environment.
The cost of care varies across patients and their specific requirements.
Frail Care
Options at Nazareth Care
At Nazareth Care, all our Nazareth Houses offer frail care. This involves 24/7 supervision for residents who are no longer able to fulfill daily tasks. We are committed to maintaining a high Quality of Life on all areas, ensuring our residents are safe, healthy and happy.
Eastern
Cape
Kwa-Zulu
Natal
Zimbabwe
Why Choose
Nazareth Care
We provide a peaceful, homely environment within safe, secure premises with the primary focus on person-centered care. Nurses are on duty 24 hours a day and are all registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Care workers receive additional training in person-centered care and Dementia Care. Weekly activities are scheduled for all residents.
Dignity
We value the personhood of our residents. By providing one-on-one person-centred care, we help them maintain their sense of self-respect and personal identity.
Compassion
To truly understand what another person has experienced, we must first seek to listen. Our care workers take heed of the challenges faced by our residents and support them accordingly.
Respect
Every person deserves respect and kindness. We acknowledge the value of our residents’ lives by treating them courteously and respecting their personal preferences and privacy.
Hospitality
Good quality of life is essential to happiness. That’s why we provide a warm, welcoming environment with caring staff and an emphasis on communal living and companionship.
Patience
Each resident is an individual with their own unique needs and preferences. Our care workers recognise this by offering them support and accommodation with due consideration.
