There are 576,498 people living in Baltimore, MD, and 14.1% are seniors over 65. According to the CDC, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other...
types of dementia usually
start to present around this age. Alzheimer's disease is the fifth-leading cause of death for people over 65, and deaths due to the disease increased by 70% in the U.S. between 2000 and 2020. In Baltimore, Alzheimer's-related deaths
rose by 10.59% in just four years, from 2016 to 2020. Fortunately, cognitive decline can be slowed through the management of modifiable risk factors and evidence-based dementia care.
Baltimore has a wide range of memory care communities designed for the growing number of adults with Alzheimer's. These communities have safety measures such as secured doors, fenced-in courtyards and around-the-clock caregivers. Memory care staff is trained to help residents manage the behaviors that come with cognitive impairment, such as confusion, mood swings and wandering.
This guide talks about the cost of dementia care in Baltimore and some of the free and low-cost resources available to the city's seniors.