While a dementia diagnosis is devastating for the afflicted, it can be equally upsetting to the patient’s family.

For the loved ones of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, the issues they will have to face are many, including providing long-term care, medical decisions, legal issues, financial concerns and dealing with memory loss and behavioral changes. These challenges can prove overwhelming, and it is sometimes difficult for caregivers to find the information and support they need to provide proper care for their loved one.

That’s where the nonprofit organization MemoryCare has stepped in to help. Since 2000, the charitable Asheville-based organization has offered medical services for older adults (over age 65) with cognitive impairment and additional support ...