New Mexico's capital city, Santa Fe, has a population of 88,193. 23.8% of Santa Fe's population are seniors, owing to the city's repute a popular retirement destination. Unfortunately, as Santa Fe's senior population grows, so does the rate of Alzheimer's and dementia diagnoses. Between 2016 and 2020, Alzheimer's deaths in Santa Fe increased by 64.44%. With more than 12.7 million Americans projected to be living with Alzheimer's by 2050, dementia care will play an important role in caring for this vulnerable demographic.
Memory care communities are secure residential facilities designed to improve the quality of life for seniors with memory-loss disorders. Trained, compassionate staff are on-site 24/7 to provide care and supervision, and many communities also offer treatments such as music therapy. This guide will help families in the Santa Fe area understand their memory care options and what resources are available to help them and their loved ones.