In Redding, Alzheimer's is a serious public health concern that has a significant impact on seniors' quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Alzheimer's deaths went up by just over 3% in the Redding region between 2016 and 2020. This is modest compared to the almost 9% increase across all deaths in the region. Even so, in 2020, about 12% of the total number of deaths in the Redding area were linked to Alzheimer's. These deaths are primarily in those aged 65 and over, an age group that makes up nearly one-fifth of Redding's approximately 94,000 residents.
Redding has several memory care facilities that provide dementia care for those with Alzheimer's and related conditions. These facilities administer individualized care plans and dementia-informed social and recreational programming to support residents' quality of life.
This guide outlines memory care costs in Redding along with options that families have for paying for services and resources that provide financial and legal advice, emotional support, and general information.