.png&w=256&q=75){kind=small}
How Many Memory Care Facilities Are in Oregon?
Date Updated: July 26, 2024
Written by:
Rachel Lustbader is a writer and editor with a background in healthcare and technology. Her work has been published on websites including HealthCare.com, BiteSizeBio.com, BetterHelp.com, Caring.com, and PayingforSeniorCare.com. She studied health science and public health at Boston University.
Both of Rachel’s grandmothers had very positive experiences in senior living communities, and Rachel saw firsthand the impact that kind, committed caregivers and community managers can have on seniors’ and their family members’ lives. With her work at Caring, Rachel hopes to help other families find communities, caregivers, and at-home products that benefit elderly loved ones and make life less stressful for family caregivers
Oregon has 271 memory care facilities located within the state limits. These facilities are staffed by trained caregivers who help seniors maintain their independence while providing a safe and supportive environment. Memory care facilities are often located on secured grounds to protect seniors prone to confusion and wandering. They also have accessible apartments with personal emergency response systems so that seniors can benefit from privacy and independence but still easily call for assistance if required.
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and the Alzheimer’s Association expects this figure to increase dramatically by 2030. Memory care communities help those seniors maintain their well-being and dignity as they age.
Low-income Seniors Can Get Help With The Cost of Memory Care
The Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers help with the cost of memory care services for low-income Oregon seniors. This program can help seniors who would otherwise require placement in a nursing home cover the cost of care in a memory care facility, as well as help them access assistive devices that could make it easier for them to retain their independence.
Assisted Living is an Alternative for Seniors With Only Mild Symptoms
Seniors who have only relatively mild symptoms of dementia may be able to live independently in an assisted living community. Some of these communities offer the option to age in place, either by upgrading their care plans or moving from an assisted living apartment to a memory care wing. Some seniors may find having the option to age in place reassuring and less disruptive than moving to a new facility.