Marlton is a Census Designated Place (CDP) about 15 minutes southeast of Cherry Hill, NJ. Adults aged 65+ comprise 16.3% of its 10,600 residents. This age group is more at risk of developing some form of dementia, a disease that can shorten life. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 in 3 Americans dies with the brain disorder. It projects the number of people affected to more than double by 2050. However, there is good news because CDC data for 2016-2020 shows Alzheimer’s-related deaths fell by 26.34% in this period.
Memory care providers specialize in delivering dementia care services. The facilities are typically designed to minimize inducing anxiety in residents. Therefore, easily navigable corridors, pastel colors and soothing music are common. The staff helps residents struggling with daily living tasks, such as transferring and dressing. Chefs prepare meals that can cater to physician-approved diets. Housekeepers handle daily chores, such as cleaning and laundry.
This guide discusses Marlton’s pros and cons and compares its memory care costs with other types of care. It also covers payment options, free resources for families and New Jersey’s regulations governing memory care.