In Fort Collins, about 11% of the city’s 170,000 people are aged 65 and over. Despite the city’s relatively small senior community, Alzheimer’s disease is a serious threat to public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2016, 10.7% of deaths in the region were linked to this disease. In 2020, that percentage was even higher at 11.4%. The total number of deaths in the region increased by 18% during that four-year period, but the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths went up by nearly 26%.
To meet the needs of seniors and families affected by Alzheimer’s, many residential facilities in Fort Collins offer dementia care. This level of care includes around-the-clock monitoring, medication reminders and assistance, individualized service plans and daily meals. Dementia care facilities may also use dementia-informed therapies and have failure-free social and recreational opportunities that support engagement and cognitive health.
Through this guide, readers can learn more about dementia care in Fort Collins, including how much facilities charge for specialized memory services and options that may help them pay for care.