A Epilepsy Question

[DAVE1967]

Just curious Does anyone know if there are houses specially made for people that have Epilepsy or any other Disability (Not only themselves But for both Thier fiancee & them to live?) For example a spot for thier meds to be so if thier memory isn't that good they know thier meds are in THE SPOT they have them in forever , As well as the rooms go too. Once things are set no changing things around so the person doesn't freakout & forget where they are & or live . Samething goes towards thier furniture & all in the HOUSE (Not Apartment) . Any ideas please reply Thank you DAVE.

[skillefer]

Not that I know of Dave....

[Meetz1064]

there aren't any houses that I know of that are made specifically for epilepsy patients. However, there are, I'm sure, handicapped-accessible houses. Epileptics fall into this category, especially intractable E patients. Have you looked into builders that build such houses?

[RobinN]

I am sure you could work with a specialist in their field that would help you to organize your space so that it would be functional for your needs. Designers are trained to do this.
(not decorators)

[brain]

Some States do / Some don't. One way to
find out is through the Housing Authority or
through the Vocational Rehabilitation or calling
the 211 (Helpline) if your area has one available.

It's not exactly Epilepsy - but they do have one
for those with disabilities and they do have areas
for those with neurological disorders if they qualify,
and I believe some States requires a Physician and/or
Neurologist / Epileptologist authorization/approval
and a Social Worker, and so on. And I know my
State has such, and a lot of paperwork is involved
(hurdles) to be able to get in and there's a waiting
list for such - but there's also Private Practices that
have such for those who are in need that are Assisted
Living facilities that ranges from Homes (regular Homes)
to Apartment building or Duplex-like building - where
there is Staff there all the time; however it's not a
Nursing Home - but they DO have restrictions, regulations,
et cetera - so you don't have 100% of all the freedom
there in assisted living facilities (some you might, it
all depends on what and where and whom).

You have several types of Assisted living facilities:

1) Government / State Owned & Operated

2) County / State Owned & Operated

3) Religious Owned & Operated

4) Privately Owned & Operated (make sure that such
is Licensed, Insured, and up to code) that are run
by a Private Owner. (It's also a good idea to see the
History from the Health Department themselves rather
than of what "they say"...)

5) Health Insurance Owned & Operated

6) Chain-Based Owned & Operated


Regardless of what type of Facilities you opt for; always
do some homework:

A) Check the Status - via the County Health Department
regardless of whether it's a Public or Private Domain

B) Check the Status of the RESIDENTS - Happy Residents
and clean place is a sure sign of a GOOD place

C) Check the Status of the STAFF - at different times
of the day and even drop by at night to see how they
are - for everyone works shifts, if the Staff is happy and
the Residents are happy - the chances are so will the
newcomer.

D) Talk to the Residents - ask about the food, the Staff,
and about everything and anything and listen closely. If
they are all pretty much in the same line in conversation
then they are pretty much in the same boat.

E) Talk to the Staff - are they happy with their jobs? If
they wouldn't trade it in the world, you know they're happy.

F) Observe how the Staff are with the patients - this will
tell a lot right there.

G) Ask or Inquire about activities, a busy place is a sure
sign that they keep things going. Also ask what do they
do in case of emergencies, such as power outages, for
example?


If you want to print this list you can and write down others
that may come across your mind. I had a link in regarding
Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes but I think it's
on my other computer (I have too many computers ...
)