About Us

OUR STORY

LifeEase was created to bring structure, compassion, and professional guidance to families navigating the challenges of ageing and cognitive decline.

Founder Michelle’s journey through both personal adversity and a long career in healthcare leadership shaped her belief that care should always preserve dignity, identity, and human connection.

After witnessing the emotional strain families experience when dementia begins to affect a loved one, Michelle envisioned a home care service that balances professional expertise with genuine compassion.

LifeEase reflects that philosophy — offering specialised support within the comfort and familiarity of home.

LifeEase Dementia Care Team

OUR APPROACH

At LifeEase we believe that effective home care must be both structured and deeply personal.
Our care model combines:

  • professional nurse supervision
  • consistent caregivers
  • dementia-informed care practices
  • family communication and support
  • cognitive stimulation activities

Together, these elements create stability for both clients and families navigating uncertain territory.

Our Team

Michelle Baumgarten, LifeEase founder & registered nurse

Michelle Baumgarten

Owner & Professional

Shirean De Vos

Professional Nurse

Annatjie Hendricks

Professional Nurse

Colleen Kannemeyer, LifeEase Human Resources

Colleen Kannemeyer

Human Resources

Our Care Team

Our caregivers are carefully selected for their empathy, patience, and dedication. Each caregiver is trained to provide compassionate dementia-informed care while working under the supervision of our professional nursing team.
Wherever possible, we prioritise consistent caregiver assignments so clients can build familiarity, comfort, and trust.