Monmouth County has a large senior community that makes up almost one-fifth of its 644,000 residents. According to data published by...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of deaths in the community that were linked to Alzheimer's dropped by one point between 2016 and 2020. During this reporting period, the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths went up by only 4%, which is modest compared to a 30.5% increase across all deaths.
Monmouth County is home to several dementia care facilities that provide comprehensive care and monitoring for seniors with Alzheimer's and other memory-related conditions. These facilities support seniors' quality of life through evidence-based social and recreational programming and therapies, and they offer comfortable private and semiprivate housing, daily meals, and help with personal care, eating and mobility.
This guide provides an overview of memory care in Monmouth County, highlighting long-term care costs in the region and ways residents can pay for services. It also lists resources that can provide assistance and support for seniors with Alzheimer's and their families.