I've been thinking of those poor Alzheimer's patients that are locked up in those old nursing homes. In the past institutional care was the only viable option for individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Residential Alzheimer care facilities with a strong program and residential ambiance can be of great benefit to resident's and their family members. A homelike environment is soothing to residents.
Family members are better able to cope with the guilt of placing loved ones outside the home.
These statistics if translated to the Alzheimer's patient population living in nursing homes today would indicate that 113,000 to 320,000 patients could be served in residential Alzheimer's care facilities. This translates into an exciting market opportunity. The authors of the study were Joel Leon, Ph.D., and Delores Moyer. Some facilities are converted hotels, schools or single family homes. The product is ideally suited for residential builders who are experienced in producing a residential environment.