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in their own homes for as long as is possible, hereby done on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Where
promoting Ageing in Place. essential, arrangements can be made to cover the
weekend.
Opportunities for social interaction, entertainment
and physical exercise programmes are provided at A nominal charge, based on income, covers the
numerous community clubs and Wellness Centres. Meals on Wheels cost, so elders pay only what they
For elders who want to continue living independently can afford. The cost of each meal far exceeds our
in their homes, but who find it difficult to cope with charges but we try to overcome this with the help of
life’s daily activities, Tafta offers a team of well-trained our various fundraising initiatives and long standing,
carers under the supervision of a nursing services generous donors.
manager who will call in as necessary to help. This is Elder Care Research and Advocacy
a paid service.
Tafta engages with various government departments
These services include care companion, occupational and civil society organisations on elder rights.
therapy, advisory nursing services, nursing services, Individual representation in conducting advocacy
and Mr. Fix it. Home Care Service duties include is challenging to influence substantial change to
personal hygiene, assisting elders with day-to-day policies, programmes and services for elders. This is
activities, shopping, and household duties such as transparent as one attempts to access statistical data
cleaning, dusting and personal laundry. on elders provincially and nationally.
Frail Care Tafta is the only elder care organisation advocating
Tafta offers 24-hour care and supervision to elders for the rights of our elders at local, national
who are unable to care for themselves due to mental and international level. CEO Femada Shamam,
and/or physical frailty. These homes also offer represents the organisation on various platforms
rehabilitation care following an operation, or illness including International Association for Ageing, the
and day-care services to support working families Commonwealth Association for Ageing and Global
care for elders in need. Ageing Network, profiling the elders’ needs in South
Africa. She also serves as the Africa Ambassador to
Meals on Wheels the Commonwealth Association for Ageing. We have
A nutritious ready-to-eat meal can be delivered to developed and facilitated Community Development
the homes of housebound elders or those who are Programmes to empower the youth and women of
no longer able to cook for themselves. Deliveries are the KwaZulu-Natal province.

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