MEMORY CARE

Approximately 41.8 percent of assisted care residents across our country have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia or memory loss. The Alzheimer’s Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that over 5.2 million Americans are included in this group, with these numbers expected to triple by 2050.

Memory loss can be difficult not only for the person whom it affects but for the families of that person as well. It manifests itself uniquely in each individual and is progressive in its advancement. Individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia in its early stages may be able to function fairly independently; as the condition advances, however, more oversight and assistance may be required with daily living activities.