Central Baptist Church Welfare Association

Frail Care & Assisted Living

Specialist care unit
Alzheimer's Care Unit AccommodationfromR19 750 to R25 300per month

About our Dementia | Alzheimer Unit

The Grace Unit is designed to provide excellent care for those with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and forms of Dementia.

The Grace Unit, was officially opened in October 2015 and provides care for up to fourteen people.

An Alzheimer or Dementia resident is a different resident as oppose to a frail care resident. We strive in the Grace Unit to provide that different specialised care. The care also involves emotional support for the family of those that is affected by this disease.

Services

  • Chaplain's visits and other spiritual care
  • Medical care including weekly doctor’s visits if needed
  • On-site doctor's consulting room
  • Holistic care including the ordering and administration of medications
  • All meals and refreshments per day
  • Basic care including cleaning, laundry and personal care
  • Podiatrist
  • Audiologist
  • Hairdresser
  • Assistance with daily living activities
  • A stimulation programme specifically designed to evoke memories and retain skills
  • Music and Films as entertainment

What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's is one of the main conditions that causes Dementia, an umbrella name for loss in cognitive abilities, most notably, loss of memory and confusion. Dementia patients are unable to take care of themselves and early intervention is recommended. Alzheimer's disease is most commonly diagnosed in the elderly. If you experience that your family member is displaying the symptoms of Dementia,we at Glenhaven can take care of your loved one.

Symptoms of Alzheimer's

  • Becoming forgetful
  • Losing track of time
  • Becoming confused
  • Experiencing behavioural symptoms such as aggression, anxiety, depression.
  • Mood swings or
  • Having difficulty in communicating ( cognitive impairment)
  • Getting lost in familiar places
  • Having poor judgement that leads to bad decisions
  • Repetitive conversations
Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Alzheimer's & Dementia Unit cost?
Our prices differ according to the type of room and care required. Prices can range from. See pricing
What does Frail Care cost?
Our prices differ according to the type of room and care required. Costs can range from approximately R13 500 to approximately R20 000 depending on an individual's specific needs. For detailed information on our pricing structure, please complete our application form.
How often do rooms become available / How long do I have to wait for a room?
Unfortunately, as it truly depends on the circumstances of our residents, it is near impossible to accurately predict. It is best to contact our Alzheimer and Dementia Unit directly if a space is urgently needed to check availability.
Can residents in Alzheimer Care go outside?
Our Grace Unit residents have a private, safe garden of their own. They can move about in the Grace unit, as well as their garden. There is a security door / gate at each entrance to the Grace Unit to keep them safe and from wandering away to unknown areas.
The Grace unit currently cares for 14 people

Grace Unit is a blessing and that is how we describe the time our Mom, Hannie spent at Grace unit, that was her home for almost 6 years. We were blessed with amazing staff that loved and cared for her and they become our family. Our Mom could not speak but the staff understood her in a way we can’t describe, they are real life angels. They were always there for her and that gave us a sense of peace knowing that she was taken care with exceptional love. We thank Matron Marlene and the staff of Grace Unit for the loving care and comfort they provided for our Mom. Adele Niemann

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