Take note of the address and contact number. Not many people know of this centre. It's about 45-60 minutes drive from KL/PJ. |
Ever since I wrote in an earlier post that my mother has dementia and is currently staying in a home-care centre specially catering for folks with dementia, I have received many requests for more information on the place.
I hope the pictures below as well as my comments will provide some answers to the frequently asked questions about the home. For more about dementia or Alzheimer's, just type either word in the search box in the side column. I have done a lot of research on the topic and am happy to share with those who are interested. Happy reading!
Spacious, clean, bright and well-ventilated. Such conditions are almost non-existent in most care centres that I have visited. |
There are different activities on weekends which are also the days when family members usually visit. They are encouraged to make regular visits to the centre and spend time with their parent. |
Jigsaw puzzles, card games and many more. Going through a second childhood for the residents. |
The daily menu. My mom has a very healthy appetite. She enjoys every meal at the centre. |
Morning exercises to improve flexibility and balance. The staff are all trained nurses. Staff to resident ratio is 1:2. |
Me and my mom. I try to visit as often as I can. I am glad I have found a place for my mom that she is happy with. I must have checked out a dozen or more homes before my search led me first to the Alzheimer's Daycare Centre in PJ . My mom was there for three months before she moved to the Dementia Homecare Centre in Telok Panglima Garang in September 2011. Both homes are run by the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation of Malaysia (ADFM). Please click on the links for more about the daycare centre in Section 11, PJ. |
Admission to either centre is strict. You need a doctor's referral, preferably from a geriatrician who will have to verify that your parent does have dementia or Alzheimer's. This is done through a series of cognitive tests. My mother was seen by Dr Philip Poi of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre. She was examined and put through tests at the Memory Clinic and diagnosed as having signs of Alzheimer's Disease.
If you wish to know more, please contact the centres directly or email me at seniorsaloud@gmail.com
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Click here for details of the above seminar/workshop.
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Am I just forgetful or do I have dementia?
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