Conveniently situated less than an hour’s drive east of San Francisco, Concord is Contra Costa County’s largest community. Concord is home to slightly less than 125,000 citizens, approximately 14.8% of which are aged 65 and over and therefore at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s disease is the country’s seventh-leading cause of death. In Concord, Alzheimer’s disease deaths have increased by 10.65% during the years between 2014 and 2018, according to data provided by the CDC. In comparison, death from all causes increased by 9.13% in Concord. According to a study performed in 2020, the number of those living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. will increase to 12.7 million by 2050.
Memory care communities in Concord provide secure and supportive living environments with trained staff on duty 24/7 for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This guide provides an exploratory introduction to memory care in Concord, including cost comparisons with other types of senior care and a list of resources designed for seniors and their families.