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How Many Memory Care Facilities Are in North Dakota?
Date Updated: July 26, 2024
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Rachel Lustbader is a writer and editor with a background in healthcare and technology. Her work has been published on websites including HealthCare.com, BiteSizeBio.com, BetterHelp.com, Caring.com, and PayingforSeniorCare.com. She studied health science and public health at Boston University.
Both of Rachel’s grandmothers had very positive experiences in senior living communities, and Rachel saw firsthand the impact that kind, committed caregivers and community managers can have on seniors’ and their family members’ lives. With her work at Caring, Rachel hopes to help other families find communities, caregivers, and at-home products that benefit elderly loved ones and make life less stressful for family caregivers
There are 16 memory care facilities in North Dakota. These facilities support seniors who are living with the effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia, providing a safe and calm living environment. Memory care facility residents are cared for 24 hours a day and encouraged to participate in activities that promote cognitive well-being. In some cases, this may slow the progress of the disease.
An estimated 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Many of those seniors require the support offered in memory care communities to ensure they have their day-to-day needs met. Secured memory care communities help keep seniors safe even if they become confused or are prone to wandering.
Some Assisted Living Facilities Offer Continuing Care Services
Some assisted living communities have memory care wings that feature accessible apartments designed with the needs of dementia care residents in mind. Seniors already living in such an assisted living community have the option of aging in place and altering their care plan to account for their evolving needs. This allows the seniors to remain close to their friends and prevents any distress they may feel from being relocated.
The Cost of Memory Care May Be Covered By Medicaid
Low-income seniors who require the level of care offered at a dementia care community may qualify for support through the Basic Care Assistance Medicaid program. This program covers the cost of many of the services provided by assisted living and memory care facilities. Seniors are permitted to keep $60 per month of their income as a personal allowance to cover small gifts and personal items such as cosmetics or snacks.