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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer’s rates are dropping in Portsmouth even as the Alzheimer’s Association predicts a statewide uptick in Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the coming year. Despite the city’s sizable senior community, which accounts for 15% of its 97,000 residents, the CDC reported a 25% decrease in the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths between 2016 and 2020 compared to the 12% increase among fatalities from all causes. At the end of this reporting period, the organization linked about 5% of deaths to this disease, compared to 7% of cases 4 years prior.
Effective dementia care is key to an individual's quality of life after an Alzheimer's diagnosis, and fortunately, the Portsmouth region has numerous memory care communities that provide tailored care. These facilities provide housing, personalized care services and therapeutic social and recreational programs, all in fully secured environments with indoor and outdoor common areas. Â
This guide provides more information on memory care in Portsmouth, including the benefits of obtaining local care services and some resources that help seniors and families navigate the process.