New Orleans, Louisiana
ADRD Louisiana was founded to address the growing burden of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in our state — through education, advocacy, research, and compassionate support for patients and families.
Louisiana has one of the highest Alzheimer's prevalence rates in the United States — 12.4% — driven by high rates of vascular disease, diabetes, and health disparities across our communities. ADRD Louisiana was created to meet this challenge with specialized, locally-focused expertise.
We provide evidence-based public education on dementia prevention, recognition, and care — through community events, online resources, and partnerships with healthcare providers across Louisiana.
We connect patients, families, and caregivers with the resources, specialists, and support communities they need — navigating a healthcare system that can be difficult to navigate alone.
We advance clinical research and advocate for Louisiana's participation in national trials. Early detection and disease-modifying therapies represent a transformative opportunity for our patients.
Our clinical framework, developed in collaboration with leading neurologists and dementia specialists, organizes our work around three interconnected pillars — reflecting the full continuum of dementia care.
Up to 40% of dementia cases are potentially preventable. We focus on modifiable risk factors, lifestyle interventions, and public health education — with special attention to Louisiana's unique risk profile.
Earlier diagnosis equals more options. We promote cognitive screening, specialist referrals, and access to biomarker-based diagnostics that can identify Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear.
The treatment landscape is changing rapidly. We help patients and families understand and access the full spectrum — from symptomatic care to FDA-approved disease-modifying therapies and clinical trials.
ADRD Louisiana brings together clinical expertise, public health leadership, and community advocacy to serve Louisiana's patients and families.
Our medical advisors are board-certified neurologists, geriatricians, and neuropsychologists from Louisiana's leading academic medical centers, ensuring all clinical content reflects the latest evidence-based practice and FDA-approved treatment guidelines.
Our public health specialists develop community programs, coordinate with the Louisiana ADRD State Plan, and lead outreach to underserved populations — including rural parishes and communities facing the greatest health disparities.
We partner with the Alzheimer's Association Louisiana Chapter, Area Agencies on Aging, LSUHSC, Tulane University Medical Center, and community organizations across all Louisiana parishes to extend our reach and deepen local impact.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana's high rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and health disparities across racial and economic lines create an outsized dementia burden that requires a locally-focused response.
Get InvolvedLouisiana ranks among the top five states nationally for Alzheimer's prevalence — driven by an aging population and high vascular risk factors.
Many Louisiana parishes lack access to neurologists or memory specialists. Telehealth and community-based programs are critical to bridging this gap.
Black Americans in Louisiana face twice the dementia risk of white Americans, driven by higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, and reduced healthcare access. Addressing these disparities is a core focus.
Whether you're a patient, family member, clinician, or community partner — there's a place for you at ADRD Louisiana.