3 Memory Care Facilities near Shreveport, LA

According to the Alzheimer's Association, roughly 87,000 Louisianans are living with Alzheimer's disease, an illness that primarily affects adults age 65 and over. In Shreveport, which has a population of over 192,000 people, seniors account for nearly 15 percent of residents. 

Shreveport offers numerous resources for seniors and families affected by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, including the Alzheimer's Agency of Shreveport/Bossier, which provides information and services as well as volunteer opportunities. In addition to this, the city is home to three dozen memory care facilities, and there are an additional 13 in nearby communities. These facilities, which may also be called Alzheimer's special care units, may occupy their own buildings or be located within any adult residential care provider that offers specialized dementia care services.

• Social Security income and income from public pensions are not taxed in Louisiana, and all other types of retirement income are only partially taxed, making the state moderately tax-friendly for seniors. 
  
• According to the American Lung Association, Caddo Parish has exceptional air quality, making Shreveport a good option for seniors with cardiovascular disease or respiratory illnesses like asthma or COPD. The parish was given an A for ozone pollution, an A for short-term particle pollution and a passing grade for annual particle pollution.
  
• The property and violent crime rates in Shreveport are relatively high, which may be a consideration for families who are helping their loved one move to memory care in this city. On a scale of one to 100, with a high score indicating a high crime rate, the property crime rate in Shreveport is 59.1, compared to the U.S. average of 38.1, and the violent crime rate is 63.8, compared to the national median of 31.1. 
  
• The Shreveport area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as University Health Shreveport, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Shreveport

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Louisiana page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page.

Shreveport and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Shreveport, please visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page.

Directory of Winners in the Shreveport Area

Shreveport-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Louisiana are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page for more information about these laws.