Seniors in Raleigh, NC, account for 10.8% of its 469,124 residents, making it a relatively youthful population overall. Nevertheless, the risks associated with Alzheimer’s are impossible to ignore, as is the need for dementia care. According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s-related fatalities in Raleigh increased by 30.6% from 2016 to 2020, while overall deaths increased by 24.7%. The Eastern NC Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association estimates there to be more than 180,000 people with this debilitating disease throughout North Carolina, and close to double that number of family and friends acting as caregivers.
As a result, support services and care centers are being rapidly developed to help those affected by the disease. In addition to facilities dedicated to helping seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, many of Raleigh’s assisted living communities have separate memory care units. The main benefits of this level of care include 24/7 security, oversight by trained personnel, specialized activities and wellness programs. This guide helps compare the cost of Raleigh’s memory care facilities with regional alternatives, and discusses the availability of financial assistance and other local resources.