In Florida, 540,000 seniors are living with Alzheimer's disease, as reported by the Alzheimer's Association. Duval County is home to about 129,000 seniors, representing 13 percent of the population of more than 937,000. These seniors and their families may seek out one of Duval County's 26 memory care facilities to provide the specialized care they require.
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs defines memory care facilities as a type of assisted living facility, which is subject to state licensing and regulation. Additionally, Duval County memory care facilities must acquire a limited mental health license as well as complete training established by the University of South Florida's Training Academy on Aging, which ensures that memory care facility staff deliver high-quality care to its senior residents.