Of Kalamazoo County's 260,000 residents, approximately 41,000 are aged 65 and over and are at an increased risk of developing...
Alzheimer's. This disease has a negative impact on seniors' health and life expectancy, but data from the
CDC shows a decrease in the percentage of Alzheimer's deaths in the county. In 2020, 5.5% of deaths were linked to Alzheimer's compared to 5.8% in 2016. While the total number of deaths increased by 19% during that reporting window, Alzheimer's deaths increased by less than 12%.
Residential dementia care provides seniors a safe, nurturing environment with access to expert care and treatment. Memory care facilities in Kalamazoo County are located within licensed assisted living facilities and provide standard services such as personal care and meals along with evidence-based social and recreational programs. They have secured indoor and outdoor common areas that provide freedom and independence while preventing unsafe wandering.
This guide provides more information on memory care in Kalamazoo County, including how local care costs compare to rates in other communities across Michigan and resources available to those affected by dementia.