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THE JOURNEY
E-NEWS JANUARY 2023
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January Events
Free & Confidential Memory Screenings by appointment.
Call 318-656-4800
January 11, 2023
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11:00 a.m. - First Wednesday Workshop with speaker Susan Pierce, EeD, MSN, RN, Faith Community Nurse, First Presbyterian: When Right Seems Wrong and Wrong Seems Right! —Applying an Ethical Decision Model for Person-Centered Care. Supervised activities for your loved one will be available during the workshop. *Note the new time for First Wednesday Workshop!
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104.
January 10, 2023
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New Support Group in 2023 located at Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Mooringsport Rd, Shreveport, LA from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
January 14, 2023
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11:00 a.m. - "Meet Me at the Movies!" Second Saturday for Seniors *Note the new time for Second Saturday for Seniors!
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Location: Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Pl, Shreveport, LA 71105
January 14, 2023
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9:30 a.m. – Caregiver Support Group at Fitness Lady, Bossier, 1700 Old Minden Rd #180, Bossier City, LA 71111. *We changed its meeting day for this month only! Will resume back to the 3rd Wednesday in February.
January 20, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - New in 2023: Monthly Art Connections: Learn about a masterpiece then create your own masterpiece.
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Location: Noel Methodist Church, 520 Herndon St, Shreveport, LA 71101
January 26, 2023
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - New in 2023: 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.
January 28, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Training
- Instructor: Stacey Hand, Dementia Educator
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104.
*All other Caregiver Support Groups dates & times are listed further below in this newsletter.
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First Wednesday Workshop:
Caregiver Tips for the Holidays
Our speaker for the month of December during our First Wednesday Workshop was Laura Gauthier, Program Director and Licensed Professional Counselor at The Bridge. Her topic of discussion was
“Caregiver Tips for the Holidays.”
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Second Saturday Workshop:
Christmas Carol Singalong and Cookie Decorating
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Thank you to Tamara for all your efforts to bring our agency to where it is today! | Pictured above from left is Paulette Freeman, Executive Director, Robert Smith, Board President, and Tamara Crane, outgoing Board member and past treasurer. | | | |
Congratulations, Laura Gauthier! | | | |
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Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Vascular dementia refers to changes to memory, thinking, and behavior resulting from conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain. Cognition and brain function can be significantly affected by the size, location, and a number of vascular changes.
Read more
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Exploring Sensory Decline and Dementia Risk
We process so much of life through our eyes, ears, and nose. While many older adults experience some decline in their senses as they age, there is growing scientific evidence that these changes may also be related to dementia and overall brain health.
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 7:00 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 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 12:00 p.m.
Trinity Heights Baptist Church
3820 Old Mooringsport Rd.
Shreveport, La 71107
(318)656-4800
2nd Tuesday at 2:00 pm
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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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Why Join a Caregiver Support Group? | |
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Programs of The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center are supported by
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
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 Alzheimers & Dementia Resource Center
851 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 656-4800
www.alzbridge.org
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