Everyone forgets a name occasionally, or leaves their keys in the wrong place. But dementia – a clinical state of memory loss that can spring from disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and stroke – can put people at risk of severe consequences to their health and well-being. However, with the right kind of care, people who suffer from dementia can still lead meaningful and satisfying day-to-day lives.

Walk into a long-term care facility nowadays, and you might be surprised at what you see: younger and healthier people who are there to get well and go home following a hospital stay. Today’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities have become a bridge to recovery for a growing number of people, for issues ranging from stroke and heart attack to post-surgical rehabilitation.