No-cost COVID-19 care for dementia patients available

ALZHEIMER'S OC

If you have a family member with memory impairment who has recently tested positive for COVID-19, the Alzheimer’s Orange County COVID Memory Care Unit at the Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa may have beds available.

It is for short-term stays, while the patient recovers from COVID-19 status.

This facility is designed to help hospitals free up beds and assist in arresting the spread of COVID-19 in congregate and home environments.

The AlzOC unit operates as a residential care facility for the elderly. All facility costs are covered by Orange County.

It is for COVID-19 patients with memory loss experiencing mild or no symptoms who do not require hospitalization.

The unit is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by LVN lead team members and caregivers with dementia training.

Patients can reside at the AlzOC unit for a minimum of 10 days, up to a maximum of 21 days, depending on symptoms.

For more information, call Patty Barnett Mouton, (714) 349-5517.