Alzheimer's

My brother in law has just been diagnosed with Alzheimers and is at present in hospital. His partner Kathy is just finishing treatment for cancer and will be unable to care for him when he is discharged. What happens in France in such cases? If he has to go into a residential home, does anyone know how one pays for this? We are desperately trying to get this sorted for Kathy as the fear is that the stress of all this will cause a relapse for her. I would be so grateful for any advice members may be able to offer.


Kenneth and Jane, thank you both so much. I will start with this tomorrow.

In our experience, when we needed help and did not know what to do, we went to our GP. She gave us all sorts of help and advice. It was the GP who organised the “long term illness” status so that related medicines were free. She also organised home visits from the local nurses. She would be our first port of call.

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Can I suggest that she contact Cancer Support France in her area, who will be able to provide support and advice.