What is the best way to serve seniors with memory loss or Alzheimer's needs? While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are better treatments and ways to prevent the disease today than in years past. Senior residents with dementia may often feel confused or uncomfortable about their environments, so a facility should strive to create warm, inviting atmospheres where they feel at home.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, as many as five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.