Calhoun County, Michigan is home to cities such as Marshall and Battle Creek. The area is home to 134,000 residents and nearly 20 percent of the population is made up of seniors age 65 or older, many of whom are living with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia. In fact, throughout Michigan, dementia affects an estimated 180,000 seniors.
Calhoun County is home to two memory care facilities, which are officially known as Homes for the Aged throughout Michigan. These facilities are regulated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and are subject to a similar set of rules and regulations as assisted living facilities. Therefore, both levels of care are frequently provided in the same facility throughout the state.