First Alzheimer’s care homes for people with Down Syndrome to open in Calif.

Two 5,000 sq. ft. houses will open in early 2017 and become home to 20 people with developmental disabilities


The first memory care homes in California specifically for people with developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and others are planned, according to an article on the East County Magazine website.

Two 5,000-square-foot houses will open in early 2017 and become home to 20 people with developmental disabilities who have been diagnosed with aging issues, Alzheimer’s or another related dementia. 

“Almost all people with Down syndrome will develop Alzheimer’s as they live into their 60s — starting as early as their 40s — and yet there are no homes specialized for their needs,” said Molly Nocon, CEO of Noah Homes.

Noah Homes, a nonprofit providing residential care, community advocacy and collaborative services for adults with developmental disabilities, is working with more than 30 business partners in construction, employment, programming, health care, policy and the nonprofit sector to fill the gap in housing options for those aging with developmental disabilities.

Read the article.

 

 



November 14, 2016


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