Alzheimers: no happy ending

[gordie]

Is there anyone out there who knows of retirement homes in the Dulwich area that allow elderly people, with Alzheimer's to live a reasonable life, in owned property, within reach of immediate help if needed? Would appreciate any ideas. Thx

[womanofdulwich]

the abbeyfield society has a few houses in herne hill. worth looking into. there is a nursing home in barry road but it depends how bad it is. :'(

[womanofdulwich]

http://accommodationsearch.abbeyfield.com/housing-care/results.aspx?ath=1%2c2%2c3%2c6%2c7&va=1&atc=4%2c5&lst=re&ct=England&cn=Greater+London&ca=&stp=1&sm=&vm=list&rp=10&page=2

try here.try here

[intexasatthe moment]

I think most supported housing ,either that you buy or rent ,offers only minimal support .

And sadly ,ime ,because it's usually a number of flats with some shared common facilities it can be quite a confusing environment .Think hotel corridors and trying to remember which is your door .

But a lot of help can be available to people continuing to live in their own homes from social services - carers calling in several times a day ," meals on wheels " . Ask GP to refer ? Or try Alzheimers society for help and advice ?

[Huggers]

The Dulwich Society ??owns two houses near Dulwich village where residents live fairly independently but with a resident housekeeper. Recently when a flatlet became available it was advertised in the south london press I think.

[Peckhampam]

Do not use Abbeyfield, they ask people to move on if they start having any degree of physical or mental frailty.

[bob]

Most care homes wont take some one with Alzheimers or dementure.

Bob S

[Huggers]

Some do Bob- depending on whether they have the back up.

[Pugwash]

Care Homes need to be registered with the Care Quality Commission for 'dementia care'. Staff have to undertake various training courses in caring for those with dementia. The Elms in Barry Road, is able to take those sufering from Dementia.

If you are a private or council tenant, you may be recommended by social services to one of the 2 extra care sheltered housing units in Southwark - Lime Trees House or Lew Evans House. Both take people with dementia and provide carers to assist ( not overnight care) Dulwich Mead in Half Moon Lane is a private sheltered housing unit(owner occupiers) they did have a number of people living there with dementia, but they do not provide carers so residents will need to organise this themselves.

Most Anchor Care Homes are registered for Dementia.

Lakeside Nursing Home in Crysatal Palace is one of he best homes around for people with severe dementia/Alzheimers

[bob]

Thanks for the info it will help a lot.

Bob S

[womanofdulwich]

yes pugwash - you sound a complete expert.

[Pugwash]

I am a social worker and most of my client group are 'elderly'.

Having worked in many Inner and Outer London Boroughs - you do get a variety of situations presented to you. Many social services departments have differing eligibility criterias and can offer different solutions for people with Dementia. Choice, I am afraid, comes more with where you live rather than your income.

[Keef]

Ask the local authority where they currently live about "personalisation" and "self directed support". It depends whether that authority is doing much about it (all of them will eventually, but lots have their heads stuck in the sand at the moment). It is possibe to get an "individual budget" with which to buy in the services that best suit your circumstances, so may be possible to stay in their own home, but with all the necessary support.

Some info here

[bob]

Thanks for the info and the link.

Bob S