Franklin County, Kentucky, is home of the state's capital, Frankfort, and has a large senior population, with 17.5 percent of its 50,485 residents falling into the 65-and-older age bracket. For residents who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, specialized care is available at 12 memory care facilities in Franklin County or nearby in neighboring Fayette or Scott Counties.
Memory care for Kentucky’s nearly 71,000 residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is available in either assisted living communities or personal care homes. These facilities offer assistance with daily living, social activities, and basic health services along with the continuous monitoring and supervision that is generally required for memory care patients.