Having a loved one who has Alzheimer&#39s or Dementia is heartbreaking. Making the decision to find an appropriate home where they will be provided quality care is certainly not easy, but often it becomes necessary. Caregivers cannot always provide needed care within the home.

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• Selecting the Best Alzheimer's or Dementia Facility  

Because of the types of behavior often exhibited by individuals suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and/or dementia, specialized facilities are required. The building must be secure and, ideally, should be constructed to facilitate appropriate behaviors and remembering. Staff is required to have training designed specifically for dealing with the unique requirements of caring for someone with memory disorders and the behaviors typically associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

For a listing of facilities meeting these requirements, with contact information, see below. Or, visit the North Carolina Department of Health Services Regulation's Adult Care Licensure Section online list of facilities offering Special Care Units.

• NC Facilities with Special Care Units

We list the number and types of all the beds in a facility so that a consumer can judge the size of the facility and can better judge whether the facility will be a good fit for the person needing care.

Be sure to inquire about whether a bed is licensed. If a facility is licensed, it will have oversight by regulators.

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