The sunny city of Goodyear, AZ, is a suburb of Phoenix and has a population of more than 101,000 people. An estimated 17% of them are over 65, an age at which cognitive impairment and dementia starts to become a concern for many. One in nine seniors in this age group have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Without advancements in dementia care, the number of people with the disease is expected to nearly double by 2050, reaching almost 13 million. In Goodyear alone, Alzheimer's-related deaths increased by 8.64% between 2016 and 2020.
Goodyear's memory care communities reduce accidents and improve the well-being of people with Alzheimer's disease. They're staffed 24/7 by professionals who provide personalized care and a soothing presence for people experiencing confusion or distress. Memory care communities are designed with extra safety features and ease of navigability in mind. This guide talks about the cost of this type of care in Goodyear and some low-cost, Alzheimer's-focused resources available in the city.