According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of Americans living with the disease will continue to rise in the coming years, with an estimated 12.7 million seniors living with dementia by 2050. Reflecting this trend, New York City, where 15.1% of residents are seniors, has seen rates of Alzheimer’s increase since 2016. According to data from the CDC, Alzheimer’s-related deaths in New York City increased by 31.5% between 2016 and 2020.
New York’s memory care communities serve these seniors with dementia, providing structured environments and around-the-clock monitoring for their residents. These communities keep residents safe, help them socialize without fear of embarrassment with others in their age group, and provide care and assistance from staff members skilled in working with seniors with dementia. This guide considers the benefits and drawbacks of living in New York City, the costs of memory care, and other types of senior care. It also lists senior-friendly resources that can help families.