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"I cannot thank you enough for ALL your help and support! You were a breath of fresh air when I desperately needed it. Thank you so much for EVERYTHING!"

-- Bonnie N.
Found Alzheimer's Care in Missoula, MT

"I wanted to thank you for your kind interaction with me during our recent conversation. It was refreshing to speak to a genuinely caring person; you were a life line that day."

-- Jennifer J.
Found Alzheimer's Care in Dinuba, CA

"I want you to know how pleased I am with the facility - Clare Bridge - you helped me find for my dad. He had been in assisted living in another state but his Alzheimer's was increasing and that facility could no longer meet his needs. Your list of local memory care facilities allowed me to check out and find what I believed would be most suitable for my dad. In addition, the list you provided of observations to make when touring potential sites made the process easier for me. When faced with a decision as important as managing a parent's welfare, it is great to feel confident that I made the right choice. I want to thank A Place for Mom for providing the assistance to make this important decision."

-- Robyn S.
Found Alzheimer's Care in Chapel Hill, NC
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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.

Learn About Alzheimer's Care
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. 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.

Stand alone memory care communities called Alzheimer's special care units or memory care units also exist to better meet the specialized needs of residents with the disease. These memory care communities have been designed specifically for seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease or dementia and often have features like a circular layout to ensure a resident won't encounter a 'dead-end' in a hallway (a potential source of stress for advanced cases of Alzheimer's).

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.

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