The Brain Institute of Louisiana — in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health and the Governor's Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Advisory Council — is dedicated to education, early detection, and advancing care for those living with cognitive decline, and the families who love them.
Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a single disease — it describes a syndrome caused by several different brain diseases, most commonly Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is not a normal part of aging.
Subjective Cognitive Decline describes a person's self-reported experience of worsening memory or thinking ability, in the absence of any objective deficits on standard cognitive tests. Approximately 1 in 5 Louisiana adults ages 45–65 report SCD. This group is at elevated risk of developing dementia and represents an important window for early intervention and prevention.
Whether you're trying to reduce your risk, understand a recent diagnosis, or find the best treatment options — we're here to guide you at every stage.
Louisiana faces unique challenges — from health disparities in rural communities to some of the highest vascular risk rates in the nation.
Sources: Alzheimer's Association Louisiana Chapter; 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Figures; Well-Ahead Louisiana / 2023–2028 Louisiana ADRD State Plan; CDC BRFSS
Whether you're concerned about your own memory, caring for a loved one, or looking for clinical resources — ADRD Louisiana is here at every step.