How We Can Help your Family?

 

Admin & Paperwork

  • Bill / account organisation, reminders, filing system setup (physical + simple digital)

  • Medical aid claims paperwork support + follow-ups

  • Liaising with service providers, accountants, etc. (as required)

  • Insurance claims admin support (collect docs, submit, track)

  • Document prep & appointments: Home Affairs bookings, license renewals, etc.

  • “Paper taming”: sorting cupboards, labeling, scanning key docs

“Order creates peace of mind.”

 

Appointments, Transport & Presence

  • Lift to GP/specialists + staying during appointment if requested

  • Pharmacy pickup / scripts collection

  • Hospital discharge support: meds list, follow-up appointments, home setup checklist

  • Scheduled wellness check-ins (in-person or call)

  • Monthly update to family (short report: appointments done, issues spotted, next steps)

  • “Something seems off” escalation plan (who to call, what to do)

“Steady presence changes everything.”

 

Errands & Household Coordination

  • Grocery runs (or shopping together)

  • Personal Health & Wellbeing appointments (Nail / Hair / ect.)

  • Managing service providers: plumbers, electricians, handymen, DSTV, Wi-Fi

  • Quote collection + booking + being present for the work + basic checklist sign-off

  • Check-ins & reporting re home safety or improvements

“A well-run home supports wellbeing.”

 

Light Companionship & Lifestyle

  • Coffee outings, Promenade walks, Social Calendar help

  • Activity planning (bridge, bowls, church, socials)

  • Regular wellbeing check-ins

  • Celebrating birthdays, special dates

  • Gentle encouragement to stay active

  • Coordinating clubs/activities (bridge, bowls, church events)

“Staying engaged, connected and active is important psychologically”

 

Tech Confidence

  • WhatsApp / email / Setting up of Emergency numbers

  • Phone storage cleanup, scam avoidance basics

  • Setting up video calls with family

  • Basic Facebook and phone calendar - Birthday and special events reminder etc.

  • Password manager light version (written system or simple app)

“Understanding technology reduces vulnerability.”

 

 What Lighthouse Is Not

Lighthouse Senior Support does not provide:

  • Medical or nursing care

  • Physical caregiving (bathing, dressing, lifting, etc.)

  • Financial advising or management of investments

  • Legal advice

  • 24/7 emergency response services

  • Housekeeping or domestic worker services

We also do not:

  • Take control of personal decision-making

  • Override family wishes

  • Access bank accounts directly (unless explicitly arranged with full transparency and documentation)

  • Replace professional medical or legal guidance

🔐Clear boundaries allow us to provide calm, focused, and trustworthy support.