Last Thursday, the members and relatives of the association France Alzheimer 06 gathered to celebrate the 30 ans from the center La JOIA.
“It all started in a simple appartement. The union of the building did not want it to continue, this disease was extremely shameful at the time“, Remember Federico Palermiti, president of the association.
It was then the city of Nice that supported the initiative by providing the Béatrix villaat 5 avenue Béatrix, before the center joined the Claude Pompidou Institute in 2014, its current site.
An essential place of support for families
The reception center, with a capacity of 25 placeswelcomes people with Alzheimer’s disease every day. It also offers precious support for families thanks to its respite platform.
Hélène Pinçon, member of the association’s office and former caregiver, testifies: “The welcome was of great help for me and my husband. It has been around for thirty years and that it is developing, we have All need. Today’s event is very important for everyone and for recognition of this device. “
Towards reinforced home support
Today, the association wants to go further. Its objective: to go beyond the simple day care, which can represent a brake for certain caregivers reluctant to leave their loved one. Now the ambition is to offer a home support.
“This allows the caregiver to have a healthcare professional At home, to rest. And the demand is exponential “, emphasizes Federico Palermiti. This system, already started in partnership with the Regional Health Agency, should be reinforced From next year. It is free for members, today among 200.
