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Welcome to The Journey,
your monthly e-newsletter from
The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center
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THE JOURNEY
E-NEWS August 2023
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Upcoming Events
Free & Confidential Memory Screenings available by appointment. Call 318-656-4800
August 2, 2023
- 11:00 a.m. - First Wednesday Workshop with Laphelia Johnson with the Caddo Council on Aging: "The 4-1-1 on Medicare."
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
August 5, 2023
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5:00 p.m. - NEW! Caregiver Support Group at Broadmoor Baptist Church.
- Location: Broadmoor Baptist Church, 4110 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105
August 8, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. – "Normal Aging vs. Dementia" presentation at Benton Council on Aging
- Location: Benton Council on Aging, 202 Sibley St, Benton, LA 71006
August 12, 2023
- 11:00 a.m. – Second Saturday Workshop - Shreve Memorial Library will bring to life a New York Times best-selling masterpiece, “I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont. An activity and a painting craft will go along with the book reading. For this month’s program, young grandchildren are invited to attend with their grandparents.
- Location: Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport, LA 71105
August 16, 2023
- 1:00 p.m. – Virtual Support Group via Zoom - Recurring the third Wednesday of every month.
August 20, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - Art Connections: Art education and create your own masterpiece.
- Location: Noel Memorial United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon St, Shreveport, LA 71101
August 24, 2023
- 2:00 p.m. - Drum Beats: Enjoy familiar tunes and play rhythmic instruments with a certified drum instructor.
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
August 25, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. - Noon - Latino Memory Screenings at The Bridge
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
September 16, 2023
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9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. - NEW! Grandchildren’s workshop – Young grandchildren ages 6-12 are invited to join us for a morning full of activities and discussions to help them better understand a grandparent’s dementia. The workshop is free of charge and parents are welcome to sit in on the activities. For more information and to register, please call our office at 318-656-4800.
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
November 3, 2023
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Save the Date! Third Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s and Dementia – “Engage Empower Educate” with Keynote Speaker, Nancy Brown from the Validation Training Institute. CEU credits, breakout sessions, vendor booths, and more! Sponsorship opportunities available – contact Paulette Freeman at 318-656-4800.
- Location: Bain Hall, First Methodist Church of Shreveport, 500 Common Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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First Wednesday Workshop:
Elizabeth Disbrow, PhD: The latest on Alzheimer's in the field of research
Our July speaker at the First Wednesday Workshop was Elizabeth Disbrow, PhD, Executive Director of the Center for Brain Health at LSU Shreveport. During her discussion, she provided information on the latest on Alzheimer's in the field of research.
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FDA Grants Accelerated Approvement for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
“This is a huge announcement from FDA, giving full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug, Leqembi, to slow the progression of the disease. While this drug is expensive and has serious safety risks, it is an important advancement in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, especially when you realize this is the first time in twenty years that a drug for Alzheimer’s has received full approval. With over 6 million people in the United States affected by Alzheimer’s, we need to diligently continue finding and researching treatment of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Meanwhile at The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center, we will continue to do our part which is creating a community in Northwest Louisiana where no one affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias makes the journey alone. ” – Paulette Freeman, Executive Director, The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center, Shreveport, LA.
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Thank you, Michael Barnes News with KSLA News 12 for interviewing Laura Gauthier, Program Director at The Bridge on our new monthly virtual support group held on Zoom.
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Support Group for Alzheimer's Caregivers Offered Online - KTBS 3 News | | | |
Thank you, Priscilla Borrego, with KSLA News 12 for having Laura Gauthier on your show to educate our community on how to help our family and friends with dementia during this extreme heat.
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10 Emergency Kit Essentials
Severe weather and natural disasters are becoming more common, and older adults can be especially vulnerable. Stocking a good emergency kit can help you stay comfortable during power outages and be ready to evacuate.
Read more
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Staying Safe in Hot Weather
Older adults may be more likely to have heat-related health problems. Being hot for too long can cause hyperthermia — a heat-related illness. Learn more about the signs of hyperthermia and how to prevent hot-weather illness:
Read more
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3 Tips to Help You Avoid Therapeutic Lying in Dementia Care
You may have previously resorted to lying or bending the truth not to upset the person. This is also called Therapeutic Lying. Is therapeutic lying the right thing to do?
Read more
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Local Support Groups
(Monthly Schedule)
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Benton (Bossier Council on Aging Site)
202 Sibley Street
Benton, LA 71006
318-656-4800
2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
The Blake at Bossier City
2000 Blake Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-752-6611
1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center
851 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
318-656-4800
2nd Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Broadmoor Baptist Church
4110 Youree Dr.
Shreveport, La 71105
318-868-6552
2nd Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
Broadmoor Presbyterian Church
1915 Grover Street
Shreveport, LA 71105
318-868-3659
4th Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Brookdale Bossier City
2540 Beene Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-747-2114
3rd Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
900 Jordan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-222-0604
2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
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Fitness Lady
1700 Old Minden Road, Suite 180
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-747-1897
3rd Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Savannah Grand of Bossier City
4770 Brandon Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-549-1001
3rd Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
The Glen
403 E. Flournoy Lucas Road
Shreveport, LA 71115
318-798-3500
1st Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Natchitoches Council on Aging
1016 Keyser Avenue
Natchitoches, LA 71467
318-357-3250
3rd Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Sabine Council on Aging
200 Legacy Drive
Many, LA 71449
318-256-4140
2nd Tuesday at Noon
Trinity Heights Baptist Church
3820 Old Mooringsport Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71107
318-656-4800
2nd Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
ONLINE ZOOM Group
ONLINE- Please call 318-656-4800 for login information.
3rd Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
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*Please call to confirm the date and time of group meetings before attending for the first time. Facilitators vary. | |
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Programs of The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center are supported by
Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beard Family Foundation ~ Community Foundation of North Louisiana
First Presbyterian Church Shreveport ~ The Alta and John Franks Foundation
Powers Foundation ~ The Thomas H. and Mayme P. Scott Foundation
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The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center
851 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 656-4800
www.alzbridge.org
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