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In Sugar Land, where approximately 16% of the 109,000 residents are seniors, Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2016 and 2020, the city saw a 55% increase in deaths from the disease. During the same period, deaths from all causes rose slightly less at 51%.
In dementia care communities, seniors can live independently in a comfortable, homelike environment and receive help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing and preparing meals. Residents of these specialized neighborhoods are offered a variety of activities and social opportunities that encourage social interaction. Caregivers trained in dementia care monitor each resident's physical and mental health, assist with personal hygiene and coordinate ongoing treatment plans with residents' physicians and other health care providers.
For those affected by dementia, this guide offers insight into the cost of care in the city and how it compares to nearby communities along with useful resources and financial assistance available to seniors and their families.