Wildwood boasts a modest population of just 6,831, but many of its residents, nearly 38 percent, are aged 65 and older. The city is home to two memory care facilities, with another seven in nearby cities like Oxford and The Villages, that deliver high-quality care to seniors living with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders. The Alzheimer's Association reports that 540,000 seniors in Florida are living with the disease, and many of them may benefit from living in a memory care facility.
Families can trust that memory care facilities are capable of caring for seniors with Alzheimer's disease because the Florida Department of Elder Affairs regulates these facilities. In addition, any assisted living facility providing care to a resident with Alzheimer's disease is subject to additional training through the University of South Florida's Training Academy on Aging.