Alzheimer's Special Care Unit (USA)

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The specialized Alzheimer's care units (USA), which opened in March 2014, are specialized long-term care facilities (EHPAD).

Description

These are protected, secure care areas reserved for residents with Alzheimer's or related diseases who are able to move around independently without the use of a wheelchair. The USA can accommodate 28 residents.

Admission is based on a medical and administrative review. The facility is eligible for social assistance, the personalized autonomy allowance (ADPA), and housing allowance.

The USA’s mission is to support residents and their families throughout the course of their illness, as long as they are still able to move around independently, while respecting their habits and lifestyle.

The professionals involved
The EHPAD’s coordinating physician and health director are responsible for managing the service and organizing care. A care plan is developed for each resident, in collaboration with the team and the family, to enable them to continue living in the nursing home in accordance with their wishes.
Nurses monitor residents’ health in conjunction with the doctors who work at the facility. Nursing assistants ensure residents’ hygiene and comfort, while support staff maintain the premises and prepare meals. Residents also have access to a physical therapist and a psychologist. Two activity coordinators organize activities and support for residents, as well as numerous events.