Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease in Older Adults

In the 1990s, we were just coming to grips with something called Alzheimer’s disease. It was something that I experienced on a personal level, as my mother-in-law, Josephine, had been diagnosed with this condition. I remember feeling overwhelmed, lost and alone. We soon realized that to maintain her health and safety, we needed help.

Suddenly, we were faced with one of the hardest decisions we've ever had to make. And in the process of trying to find care for Josephine, I realized that there simply wasn't a place with the capabilities or understanding to effectively care for her. A place that we would choose for our families and ourselves. So, using the knowledge I had gained from my career in healthcare development, and guided by my own personal experience, I set out to create one.

More than just another senior living apartment, I wanted to build a thriving community that provides the best of health care and hospitality for our loved ones as they age. I sought the guidance of experts in gerontology, hospitality, dining, senior consumer preferences and architecture to create Belmont Village—a place filled with new friendships, a wealth of amenities and engaging, evidence-based programs that help residents thrive.

Belmont Village West University opened in Houston in 1998, and today we have 33 Belmont Village communities across the country and in Mexico City, with more to come. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our mission: to create a place for our residents to thrive in their later years—the kind of place that we would choose for our families and ourselves.