Whether you need a helpline, a local support group, caregiver training, or help navigating the healthcare system — these resources are here for you.
The leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Provides free care consultation, support groups, education programs, and the 24/7 helpline.
alz.org →The AFA offers a free National Toll-Free Helpline, caregiver support services, free memory screenings across the country, and a "Find Help" resource locator to connect individuals with healthcare, food, housing, and social services near them by ZIP code.
alzfdn.org →A service of the National Institute on Aging. Provides current, comprehensive, and reliable information about Alzheimer's disease for patients, caregivers, and health professionals.
nia.nih.gov →The official U.S. government portal for information on Alzheimer's and dementia research, treatment, clinical trials, caregiving resources, and federal programs.
alzheimers.gov →Official registry of all U.S. clinical trials. Search for Alzheimer's or dementia trials enrolling near you. ADRD Louisiana can help you understand eligibility and connect with research teams.
clinicaltrials.gov →Specialized information, research support, and a care consultation service specifically for Lewy body dementia — a commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia with unique treatment considerations.
lbda.org →Search for healthcare, food, housing, transportation, and social services near you by ZIP code. A practical tool for patients and caregivers navigating community-level support across Louisiana and nationally.
findhelp.org →Resources specifically for family caregivers — covering education, peer support, advocacy, and practical tools for managing the demands of caring for someone with dementia or other chronic conditions.
caregiveraction.org →These programs are tailored to Louisiana residents and address the unique needs of our communities, including rural access, health disparities, and locally available clinical services.
State health department resources on Alzheimer's prevention, cognitive decline, and healthy aging in Louisiana. Includes community-level data and public health initiatives.
Statewide services including home and community-based care, adult protective services, and coordination of aging-related programs across Louisiana parishes.
Provides behavioral and mental health services across Louisiana, including support for dementia-related behavioral symptoms and resources for caregivers managing behavioral challenges.
Statewide services including Area Agencies on Aging, home-based services, and caregiver support programs. A key connector to local services throughout all 64 Louisiana parishes.
Louisiana's official advisory body on dementia policy, coordinating state-level efforts on the 2023–2028 Louisiana ADRD State Plan and working to improve care, access, and awareness across the state.
Your local chapter provides care consultations, support groups throughout the state, and community education programs. Free services for patients and families. Dementia Care Specialists are available at each Louisiana Council on Aging.
A collaborative initiative through LCMC Health focused on brain health, prevention, and cognitive aging — bringing together clinical expertise from Tulane and LSU medical schools.
Comprehensive neurological and memory care services across multiple Louisiana sites, including access to neuropsychological testing, imaging, and disease-modifying therapies.
Academic memory and brain health services in northwest Louisiana, providing specialist evaluations, neuropsychological testing, and research program access for patients in the Shreveport region.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides comprehensive, coordinated care for older adults — including those with dementia — allowing them to remain in the community. Current sites: New Orleans (2 sites), Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Shreveport (opening 2027).
Free cognitive assessments are available through a community neurology clinic in Baton Rouge. A critical resource for individuals without insurance or in financial need.
Transportation assistance, utility help, and other community services for older adults in the Capital Region. Covers Iberville Parish and surrounding areas.
Louisiana's 168,000 unpaid dementia caregivers provide an estimated 256 million hours of care annually. Caregiver wellbeing is inseparable from patient wellbeing.
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