Danvers is a welcoming town in eastern Massachusetts with about 28,000 residents and a large senior community that makes up over a fifth of the population. According to information from the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s cases in Massachusetts are projected to increase by over 15% between 2020 and 2025. Locally, this disease has had an increasingly serious impact on public health. The CDC reports that in 2014, there were 190 Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the Danvers area. In 2018, the agency disclosed 265 deaths from this disease, which reflects a 39% increase. By comparison, the total death rate went up by less than 11% during that period.
There are numerous memory care facilities in the Danvers region to meet the needs of those with dementia. These facilities offer a safe, nurturing environment with specialized care, dementia-informed recreational programs and 24-hour supervision. This guide contains information on memory care costs in and around Danvers, as well as an overview of COVID-19 guidelines, things to consider before relocating to the area and some of the programs and agencies that serve seniors with dementia.