A mobile day center for people with neurodegenerative diseases was inaugurated on Saturday, February 21st in southern Basse-Terre. Led by the Sacré-Cœur institution, this initiative aims to bring healthcare services closer to patients suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, by utilizing rooms provided by several municipalities.
In practice, the municipalities of Basse-Terre, Baillif, and Vieux-Habitants take turns hosting the healthcare teams, one or two days per municipality depending on the needs. Patients, referred by their primary care physician after an assessment of their cognitive impairments, receive tailored support. A transportation service has also been set up to pick up participants from their homes.
Healthcare delivered as close as possible to people's homes
This mobile format relies on pooling local resources and acquiring a vehicle adapted for people with reduced mobility. The stated objective of management is to accommodate up to ten people per day of activity, in spaces temporarily set up to provide therapeutic and social support.
Financial support can be provided through mutual insurance companies, private insurance, or the personalized autonomy allowance (APA). Through this mobile service, the project leaders aim to address the difficulties in accessing specialized facilities in certain areas and offer a local solution for families facing dependency related to cognitive impairments.
