National Institute on Aging - Alzheimer's

Memory Care & Dementia · Louisiana · Free

NIH research-based information on Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health for older adults. A starting point for families considering memory care placement or arranging dementia-trained in-home help. Free 24/7 helpline staffed by master's-level clinicians who can talk through specific behaviors and what to try next. Power of attorney and advance directives are far easier to set up in the early stages — once capacity is gone, the only option is guardianship. All services free of charge to qualifying...

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