In Woburn, where seniors account for 16% of the 41,000 residents, many families seek effective dementia care solutions for managing Alzheimer’s. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks this disease as the seventh leading cause of death in Massachusetts and reports that in 2020, it resulted in 448 deaths in the region. This represents a 26% increase over the number of Alzheimer’s deaths in 2016, outpacing the 24% increase in the total number of deaths in the Woburn area.
Residential memory care is a practical option for many seniors and families facing an Alzheimer's diagnosis, helping them address concerns related to security, changes in cognitive and physical abilities and nutritional needs. These facilities have caregivers who complete specialized training for managing dementia-related challenges and incorporate evidence-based therapies and activities, such as life skills stations, music and art therapies and supervised outings.Â
This guide provides an overview of memory care in Woburn and highlights local care costs and common ways seniors pay for services. It also lists resources that help seniors and families navigate the system.Â
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