What is Alzheimer's Care?
Over 4.5 million people in the United States and 26 million worldwide suffer from
Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of
dementia. The disease
destroys brain cells and symptoms can include confusion,
anger, mood swings,
language breakdown and long-term memory loss. Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease involves
specialized services that differ from other types of
senior housing.
When making a decision, it is important to ask if there is specialized care offered for residents
with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. You can find
communities that offer
specialized care
by completing the form below.
Watch our brief educational video to learn more about the Alzheimer's care option for your loved one.
What is the best type of care for a loved one with the disease? Alzheimer's care is often delivered in an
assisted living or
nursing home setting usually in a separate floor or
unit. (Read our guidelines for
deciding which is best for your loved one.) Generally, the residents live in semi-private apartments and
have structured activities
delivered by staff members trained in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Most of these living environments have
secured areas to prevent wandering,
a common symptom of the disease. Often, residents have access to outdoor walking paths or gardens which are
within secured areas.
