Vancouver is a large city with over 190,000 residents, making it the fourth-most populous city in Washington. Despite its large senior community, which makes up about 16% of the population, the rate of Alzheimer’s-related deaths is dropping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that between 2016 and 2020, the percentage of deaths in the region attributed to Alzheimer’s dropped by half a percentage point, even though the total number of deaths went up by 23%.
Providing dementia care to someone with mild to moderate dementia can be challenging, and many Vancouver families turn to residential memory care facilities that offer a caring, therapeutic environment. There, residents can enjoy nutritious daily meals, have personalized care plans and participate in failure-free, engaging social and recreational activities. Facilities also offer secured outdoor spaces where residents can safely explore walking paths and gardens.
This guide provides in-depth information on memory care in Vancouver, highlighting how local care costs compare to rates in other Washington cities and giving an overview of resources available to seniors and families affected by dementia.