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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 seniors nationwide are living with Alzheimer’s, and in Nevada alone, the association projects a 31% increase in diagnoses in the coming years. Fortunately, in dementia-friendly communities such as Sparks, where seniors account for 16% of residents, the impact of this disease has been less profound. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the region dropped by 28% between 2016 and 2020, even as the total number of deaths increased by 20%. Between the beginning of this reporting period and the end, the percentage of deaths linked to Alzheimer’s dropped from 5.4% to 3.3%.
To meet the ongoing demand for dementia care, the Sparks region has several memory care communities. These communities feature tailored personal care services, dining programs and therapies for those with memory loss, all in a fully secured environment.Â
This guide provides more information on memory care in Sparks, including details on how much seniors in this city pay for care and some of the benefits and drawbacks of living here.