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Officials break ground on Birchwood, a new facility for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Fort Wayne.

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New Alzheimer's facility in the works

Updated: Friday, 15 Jun 2012, 8:52 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 15 Jun 2012, 8:52 PM EDT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A new facility for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is in the works in Fort Wayne.

Crews broke ground on Birchwood Friday.

It will be a 10,000-square feet facility near the intersection of State Road 14 and Glencarin Boulevard.

Organizers said it will feature a warm, home-like environment, including a library, dining room, activities area and garden.

Birchwood should be open around the first of next year.
   

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