HAMMONDCARE is expected to open its $27 million dementia-specific aged care home in Miranda on January 22.
The Christian charity's 92-bed home in Kiama Street will be available only to people with dementia and will be the only one of its type in Sutherland Shire.
Operations manager and registered nurse Michele Prior of Woronora Heights said the home was designed to meet the specific needs of people with dementia. These features include cottages that are domestic in design and provide familiarity to occupants.
By 2050, it is projected more than three million Australians will be diagnosed with dementia.
Dementia is not a natural part of growing old; however, it is most common in people over the age of 65.
Future staged development at the site will include up to 100 independent living units and facilities for a range of health and aged care services.
HammondCare was established by Anglican Archdeacon R B S Hammond in 1932 to build homes for destitute families in Sydney. The first home was built in Taren Point for two families on land donated by pioneer T H J Bewley.
