Dementia
The Financial Burden of Dementia: How Memory Matters Foundation Can Help
Dementia care can be financially overwhelming for families, especially when considering the long-term nature of
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Memory Matters Foundation Inc.
Our flagship initiative provides tuition assistance for an adult day program that utilizes Montessori-style activities to help slow down the progression of dementia.
We help with transportation arrangements in getting seniors to and from adult day programs and other respite care activities
We offer resources for counseling, support groups & respite services to caregivers, ensuring they receive the support assistance they need to continue providing care to loved ones.
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a condition that causes changes to a person’s memory, reasoning, and thinking. Alzheimer’s and dementia are often used interchangeably, and while related, they are different. There are various types of dementia, and each has unique causes and symptoms. Some people have more than one kind of dementia, and different types of dementia can have the same symptoms, making diagnosis difficult.
Currently, dementia affects 50 million people worldwide, and approximately five million are Americans. In Arizona alone, Alzheimer’s is the fifth leading cause of death.
Dementia care can be financially overwhelming for families, especially when considering the long-term nature of
Montessori education, traditionally used to teach young children, has found its way into dementia care.
Dementia is a progressive disorder that affects cognitive function, memory, and reasoning, gradually impacting an
