Demand for memory care in Nebraska may be increasing. The state is home to a growing number of adults, and Alzheimer’s cases are on the rise. Seniors aged 65 and older currently represent 16.2% of the state’s nearly 2 million residents. According to the State Plan on Aging, the number of adults aged 60 and older will increase by 36% by 2035. Currently, more than 35,000 older adults are living with Alzheimer’s disease in the Cornhusker State, and an additional 5,000 diagnoses are expected by 2025. The disease affects more than 60,000 caregivers, and it’s the sixth leading cause of death in the state. Memory care is one option to consider for families who want to make sure all their loved ones’ needs are met in a safe, secure setting.
Memory care can either be offered on its own in a community designed especially for those with dementia or Alzheimer’s, or, more often, it’s provided as a service in a separate wing of an assisted living facility. Memory care programs are designed specifically for those with memory impairment, and the facilities often coordinate social activities and schedules specifically for the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
This guide provides a detailed overview of long-term care costs and ways to pay for care through Medicaid and other programs. You’ll also find information about state regulations and a directory of agencies that focus on serving families who have been affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.