While aging gracefully might just seem like maintaining physical health and independence—it is so much more. Living well throughout our senior years also means thriving with dignity, purpose, and connection, even when symptoms and challenges arise due to a memory condition like Alzheimer’s or dementia. When a loved one transitions into a Suwanee, GA, memory care community, families often grapple with feelings of guilt, fear, and uncertainty. Will they receive enough support? Will they feel happy and fulfilled? Will they still feel like themselves?
Seniors are living for longer than they did a generation ago. But with that longer lifespan comes an increased risk of dementia. According to the Alzheimer's Association, 1 in 3 seniors will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia during their lifetime.