DF is 80 - he is fit as a fiddle/no meds etc apart from devastating Alzheimers. He was given 5-8 year prognosis 8 years ago and since then was cared for by DM.
Recently (since Christmas) his symptoms are much worse, more brain fog, agitated behaviour, trying to drive (hasn't had license for 8 years), no short term memory or processing ability.
DM had to move out (due to agitated/aggressive behaviour) and he has care 3 times a day for meals/housekeeping- does his own self care but needs checking he is putting on clean clothes etc
We're at the point of looking at residential homes (DM homeless/staying with a friend and his decline will continue).
BUT... the nursing homes we've looked at are just that, nursing - he doesn't take medication/is mobile - can still cycle (!) but can't remember where to go/gets nervous
Does anyone know of anywhere that is a step up from McArthur Stone type setting - guided activities/level of care. Its like we need one of those old days villages in the Netherlands where there is a level of independence but care for someone with no short term memory. And a pathway to a dementia unit (although we may have to move setting when we reach that point).
Looking in SW london Richmond / Kingston and out to Chertsey / Esher / Kingston