What is Elderly Care?
Our Elderly Care homes consist of three buildings with ten apartments.
Our nurses provide guidance and help to the seniors who cannot fully manage their day-to-day routines alone at home anymore.
Each client has their own apartment, including a bathroom where they live semi-independent.
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Criteria
At least 5 of the 9 criteria need to be applicable:
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(Self)neglect
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Abuse*
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Lack of family care/family support
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Lack of social independence
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Difficulties in motor function
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Difficulties in psychosocial functioning
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Difficulties in cognitive functioning (for example, onset of dementia, mild intellectual disability, brain trauma)
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A need for assistance with personal care / self-care
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Insufficient means of income to sustain oneself
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In the event the potential client is being abused, admission is possible without any of the other 8 criteria being applicable.
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Admission criteria
Required documents:
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A potential client is 60 years or older
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A score of 6 or higher for the Activities of Daily Living (assessed by us)
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Copy of a valid health insurance & SXM ID or passport
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A detailed census registration form (no older than 6 months)
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Proof of pension from SZV
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Medical history from the family physician or medical specialist
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A need for protected living with care and guidance (for details, see the other criteria on other side)
These documents can be emailed to: socialworker@wyccf.org
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Follow up
Once all documents are received, the client’s name will be placed on the waiting list.
We will then conduct a home visit, where the needs are assessed.
An AVBZ-care request is then filled in and submitted for approval.
Once approved and when a space becomes available for the client, the family will be called and an admission date is planned.
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Contact
Minerva Maccow
Social Worker - Nursing Home Care
Cell: 588 1460
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Macfolda Gumbs
Department Manager - St. Martin's Home
Tel: 548 4431 / 520 5671
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Address: St. John's Road #6
Cul-de-sac, Sint Maarten
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