Sheltered accommodation in the P-O?

Post by **Kate** » Tue 08 Jan 2013 09:12

I have received an phone call from an elderly lady (late 80s) who lives in the region, is on her own with no family, and is looking for some kind of sheltered accommodation. She fell last week, and was on the floor for several hours before she managed to get back up. She speaks French adequately, has the 'beeper' to call in case of emergency but now needs to actually move to somewhere supervised. Thanks for any thoughts, ideas or suggestions? I really was not sure what to advise.

Post by **Kate** » Tue 08 Jan 2013 16:09

Just bumping this up. Thanks for PM suggestions so far, but husband, who died two years ago, was not a member of the forces, or any association which might be able to help her out, so she is very much on her own.

sue and paul · Post by **sue and paul** » Tue 08 Jan 2013 16:41

http://www.senioriales.com/content/seni ... =Le+Boulou

I don't know if this is any use. I think properties are to buy, but there may also be a rental possibility

blackduff · Post by **blackduff** » Tue 08 Jan 2013 16:54

There's a building alongside of the Voie Rapide, almost to the Mega Castillet roundabout. It's a taller building and it's lit blue at night. This place is where people can live there and get a size apt. they please. There's doctors, nurses, and things like this so it's setup for people like this woman on this post.

My neighbour thought about moving there but she played piano each day, for many hours and she thought this might work. The price was quite expensive, in my opinion but sometimes care isn't cheap.

I cannot remember the name of this place but I think the name is marked "Blue" in neon at night. I've seen the brochures and it's a nice looking place.

Maybe this might be worthwhile checking more.

Blackduff

blackduff · Post by **blackduff** » Tue 08 Jan 2013 17:36

Okay, here's the site.

Résidence Senior Parc Sud Roussillon, in Saleilles.

They have a good site and it does show what's available. No doctors, it seems but some medical people are available.

http://www.retraite-residence.com/

Blackduff

Post by **Kate** » Wed 09 Jan 2013 08:57

Thanks Sue and Blackduff. Will pass both on. Le Boulou is one I looked at initially, but they are just houses and flats for retired people - no help on site or special facilities. Second one is probably more suitable.

Problem really is that I dont actually know this lady and selfishly dont want to get too involved and spend all my days searching for places, which I would then have to organise, then move her.... but so sad to have no-one and there but for the grace of God etc It"s so hard to grow old with no support system around.

blackduff · Post by **blackduff** » Wed 09 Jan 2013 10:23

Over the past time I have met women who need a place to live and would be willing to accept being a "partner". This would be something like a au pair but for older women. Currently do not have the women like this but maybe somebody on the forum might come forward.

Of course, the OP has to have housing and a bit of money to offer.

Maybe still return to the UK is good option.

Blackduff

Post by **Kate** » Wed 16 Jan 2013 17:51

Thanks for that Blackduff. Have suggested this to her but she has noone in the UK and wants to stay here.
Am awaiting details from the Parc Sud Roussillon that you suggested. Thanks everybody for your help and for the kind PMs offerering assistance.

tia · Post by **tia** » Wed 16 Jan 2013 18:45

I have a friend who works at the residence in salleilles, if she needs any more info let me know. It's pretty expensive there but is good.

Post by **Kate** » Wed 16 Jan 2013 23:37

Thanks Lisa. Will pass that on.

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