Potomac is a Washington, D.C., suburb in dementia-friendly Montgomery County with a large senior community that makes up 23% of the population. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 U.S. seniors have Alzheimer's, a progressive disease that causes cognitive impairment and reduced motor skills. Despite Potomac’s large senior community, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes that the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the region dropped by 24% between 2016 and 2020, even as the total number of deaths climbed by 29%. Even so, this increase represents hundreds of seniors and families seeking effective dementia care.
Several memory care communities serve the Potomac region, offering evidence-based solutions for navigating progressive memory loss. These facilities have secured housing with dementia-friendly indoor and outdoor amenities, and they have trained caregivers who provide around-the-clock supervision, reassurance and help with daily care and instrumental activities.Â
This guide provides more information on memory care in Potomac, including financial programs that help residents pay for care and dementia-specific resources that provide support and guidance for seniors and families.Â