Nursing home opening at Le Ressouvenir

Demerara Paradise Inc., a Nursing Home and Medical Services Facility opens its doors tomorrow on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), a release from the home said today.

It operates out of five two-storey properties situated in a Gated Compound at Lot 1 C Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara, Guyana.

The release said that the facility boasts a collection of some of the best nurses and patient care advocates to provide 24-hour services.

The release said that Demerara Paradise Inc. has available rooms to meet the needs and desires of all patients, including private rooms, which can accommodate visiting family members. There are on site activities including a gym, library and a cinema as well.

A nurse tending to a patient at the facility.
A nurse tending to a patient at the facility.

Its Director is Dr. Vivekanand Bridgemohan. The release said that Dr. Bridgemohan is the former Chief Executive Officer of the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba in June 2010. He also served as medical superintendent at the West Demerara Regional Hospital.

An official opening ceremony is set for Saturday October 24, 2015.