Louisville is a city of about 250,000 residents, making it the most populous in the state. Those aged 65 and over, who account for the majority of Alzheimer’s diagnoses, make up about 15% of the population. Despite this large population, the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in this region is dropping. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the total number of deaths went up by 17% between 2016 and 2020, incidents linked to Alzheimer’s went down by 17%. This disease accounted for 7% of deaths at the beginning of this reporting period and less than 5% at the end.
For many families, residential dementia care is a preferred solution for their loved ones’ needs. Memory care communities provide standard assisted living services such as meals and personal care but also include 24-hour supervision as well as cognitively stimulating social and recreational programs.
This guide summarizes memory care in Louisville by covering how much facilities charge for specialized care and highlighting some agencies and programs that can help families make informed decisions regarding their loved ones’ care.