Shawnee, Kansas, has been named one of the nation's best places to live according to Money Magazine. This Kansas City suburb has a population of 65,513, including 8,000 senior citizens and some 860 adults with dementia, Huntington's disease and Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive and neurological disorders.
Unlike some states, Kansas doesn't have specific dementia care regulations. Properties that provide memory care must follow the same regulations as all assisted living facilities. Additionally, they must have specialized employee training programs and exit protocols. Shawnee residents can choose from more than a dozen assisted living facilities that provide memory care services.