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THE JOURNEY
E-NEWS MARCH 2023
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March Events
Free & Confidential Memory Screenings Available by Appointment.
Call 318-656-4800
March 1, 2023
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11:00 a.m. - First Wednesday Workshop with speaker Becky Homminga, RN: "Fun At-Home Activities to Enlighten Your Day". Supervised activities for your loved one will be available during the workshop.
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
March 11, 2023
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11:00 am – Second Saturday Workshop – “St. Patrick's Day Games!” Wear your green and prepare to have fun…St. Paddy’s style!
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Location: Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Pl, Shreveport, LA 71105
March 17, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - 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
March 23, 2023
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 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
March 30, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. - Noon - Preparing Today for Tomorrow's Seniors: Informational Forum hosted by The National Association of University Women.
- Location: David Raines Community Center, 2920 Grove Lane, Shreveport, LA 71107.
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Save the Date for the Preparing Today for Tomorrow's Seniors Informational Forum! | |
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First Wednesday Workshop:
Let's Talk About It - Home Health and Hospice
Our February speaker at the First Wednesday Workshop was Johnett Waterman, MSW, LCSW. Her topic of discussion was "Let's Talk About It - Home Health and Hospice."
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We are thrilled to partner with local author,
Starla Ross!
Starla Ross has recently published, "Don't Forget My Name." A story about a relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter. The grandmother forgets many things, but there is one special thing she never forgets.
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It's time for our quarterly drawing! | |
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These gorgeous earrings are the “Alex” drop earrings with rose quartz stones. They were exclusively designed by Kendra Scott at Shoppes at Bellemead. Anyone who attends any of our events or visits our office can sign up to win them! You can enter more than once.
The winner will be drawn at the end of March.
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What Are Frontotemporal Disorders? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Family of actor Bruce Willis announces he has frontotemporal dementia. What are the causes, symptoms, and treatments?
Read more
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Alzheimer's Caregiving: Caring for Yourself
Taking care of yourself — physically and mentally — is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. This could mean asking family members and friends to help out, doing things you enjoy, or getting help from a home health care service. Taking these actions can bring you some relief. It also may help keep you from getting ill or depressed.
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 Noon
Trinity Heights Baptist Church
3820 Old Mooringsport Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71107
318-656-4800
2nd Tuesday at 2:00 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. | |
Why Join a Caregiver Support Group? | |
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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 Alzheimers & Dementia Resource Center
851 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 656-4800
www.alzbridge.org
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