Free and confidential Memory Screenings are available by appointment.
Call 318-656-4800
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Please join us for an Open House to celebrate the purchase of our building!
Thursday, February 29 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Bridge office - 851 Olive St. Shreveport, LA 71104
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Upcoming Events
March 5, 2024
6:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: The Blake of Bossier City, 200 The Blake Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111
March 6, 2024
11:00 a.m. – First Wednesday Workshop: Understanding Level of Care Options by Stacey Hand, MA, CVT
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104
March 7, 2024
10:30 a.m. – Alzheimer's Community Forum
- Location: A.B. Palmer Community Center, 547 E 79th St., Shreveport, LA 71106
March 12, 2024
Noon – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Sabine Council on Aging, 206 Franklin St., Converse, LA 71419
2:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107
4:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
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Location: Benton Council Aging, 202 Sibley St. Benton, LA 71006
March 13, 2024
6:30 a.m. – Senior Resource Breakfast
- Location: Chick-Fil-A, 7010 Youree Dr., Shreveport, LA 71105
11:00 a.m. – Wednesday with Friends: Music with Scott Lowe
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104
March 14, 2024
1:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: First Presbyterian Church - Shreveport, 900 Jordan St., Shreveport, LA 71101
5:30 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Broadmoor Baptist Church, 4110 Youree Dr., Shreveport, LA 71105
March 15, 2024
Noon – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: First Methodist - Shreveport, 500 Common St., Shreveport, LA 71101
2:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104
March 16, 2024
9:30 a.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Fitness Lady, 1700 Old Minden Rd. #180, Bossier City, LA 71111
11:00 a.m. – Shreveport/Caddo Parish Spring Health Fair
- Location: Lakeside Community Center, 2200 Milam St., Shreveport, LA 71103
March 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – Alzheimer's Community Forum
- Location: First United Methodist - Logansport, 401 Gum St., Logansport, LA 71049
2:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Natchitoches Council on Aging, 1016 Keyser Ave., Natchitoches, LA 71457
March 20, 2024
10:30 a.m. – Alzheimer's Community Forum
- Location: Lakeside Community Center, 2200 Milam St., Shreveport, LA 71103
1:00 p.m. – Zoom Online Support Group
- Call The Bridge for login information at 318-656-4800
2:30 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Brookdale Senior Living, 2540 Beene Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111
March 21, 2024
10:00 a.m. – Art Connection
- Location: Noel Memorial UMC, 520 Herndon St., Shreveport, LA 71101
10:00 a.m. – Meet and Greet
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Location: Southern Hills Community Center, 1002 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
1:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Savannah Grand of Bossier City, 4770 Brandon Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111
March 22, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. – Latino Memory Screenings
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104
March 26, 2024
1:30 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Ellerbe Road Methodist Church, 10130 Ellerbe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71106
March 27, 2024
1:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: First Presbyterian Church - Shreveport, 900 Jordan St., Shreveport, LA 71101
March 28, 2024
2:00 p.m. – Drum and Hand Percussion Group
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104
5:30 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport, LA 71105
March 29, 2024
CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY
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Our guest speaker for this month's First Wednesday Workshop is Stacey Hand, MA, CVT. Stacey Hand is the Dementia Educator with The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. She has a master’s degree in Gerontology and continued her studies with the International Validation Training Institute for specialty training in working and caring for elders with dementia. She is a Certified Validation Practitioner and Teacher for the Institute. She has worked in independent senior living and long-term care over the past decade and cared for her mother and mother-in-law, who were both diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Stacey presented this topic at a breakout session at our 3rd Annual Conference in November 2023. If you missed her presentation at the conference, you won’t want to miss it at our First Wednesday Workshop! However, if you can’t make it in person, you can always watch it on our YouTube channel once it’s posted.
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Sing along to the oldies with Scott Lowe, local musician! He has a great lineup of country, rock n roll, and gospel songs ready to play for you and if you feel so inclined, sing along!
"Wednesday with Friends" will take place from 11:00 a.m. to noon at The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center located at 851 Olive St, Shreveport. This activity is open to caregivers and their family member living with dementia.
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First United Methodist - Logansport is hosting a Community Forum on Alzheimer’s & Dementia with speakers from The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center on Tuesday, March 19 at 11:00 a.m. There is no cost to attend this event! Our speakers will cover topics such as Introduction to The Bridge and Its Services, Dementia 101, and Reducing Your Risk for Alzheimer’s. We hope to see you there! | |
ART can connect us socially, boost cognitive function, stimulate language, reawaken memories, & provide a sense of accomplishment. Join us every third Thursday at 10:00 am at Noel United Methodist Church. Thank you to the Noel Community Arts Program for sponsoring this activity!
This activity is open to caregivers and their family member living with dementia.
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Join us for an informative and exciting session where we will explore various drums, hand percussion instruments, and participate in a drum circle. This event is open to caregivers and their family members or friends with dementia. Drum and Hand Percussion is every fourth Thursday at 2:00 pm at The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center, located at 851 Olive St, Shreveport. Thank you to the Noel Community Arts Program for sponsoring this activity!
This activity is open to caregivers and their family member living with dementia.
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Care Connection Webinar from Alzheimer's Foundation of America
"Lewy What?" What is Lewy Body Dementia and How Do You, Healthcare Professionals and Caregivers, Deal with It?
March 14 from Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Norma Loeb, founder and executive director of the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center (LBDRC), will discuss Lewy body dementia symptoms, diagnosis, and support.
Mary Lou Falcone, classic music publicist, and former care partner, will share her first-hand point of view on what it’s like to be the caregiver for a loved one with LBD.
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In-Kind Donation from Window Genie
Thank you to Window Genie of Shreveport - Bossier City for cleaning our building and windows as an in-kind donation to The Bridge. Eric Gnann, owner, provided this service in honor of his cousin, Meredith Wilkin, who was the caregiver of her mother who had Alzheimer's. If you need expert window cleaning or power washing, call Window Genie at 318-626-7667. Tell them The Bridge referred you!
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Welcome New Board Member
Anthony J. Williams
Anthony J. Williams, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in full-time private practice and has been a Board Approved Supervisor since 1997. He is a retired Air Force veteran and has been a certified bereavement facilitator since 1998. He has provided bereavement training services to area agencies as well as several church groups. Mr. Williams also conducts groups for anger management, self-esteem, adolescents, and effective parenting. He is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Louisiana Counseling Association, and the Northwest Louisiana Counselors Group. Mr. Williams also provides ongoing monthly training sessions for LPC Supervisors and PLPCs through the Northwest Louisiana Supervisors’ Group.
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Free Workshops Feature Breakout Session Speakers from Annual Education Conference
Are you interested in learning about depression in elders, the different levels of care available for elders, and caregiver empowerment?
Did you attend The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center Education Conference but missed out on some of the breakout session speakers?
Here’s a chance to learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia at our upcoming First Wednesday Workshops!
The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center will feature three of the breakout session speakers from the 2023 Education Conference in their upcoming First Wednesday Workshops for February, March, and April.
Dr. Jeff Overdyke, retired Geriatric Psychiatrist will present “Addressing Depression in Elders” on February 7. Stacey Hand, MA, and Certified Validation Trainer (CVT) will present “Choosing the Right Care Environment: Navigating the Different Levels of Care” on March 6. Laura Gauthier, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will present “Empowering Yourself as a Caregiver” on April 10.
Each workshop is an hour long from 11 am until 12 noon and will be held at The Bridge office located at 851 Olive St., Shreveport. The workshops are free of charge and will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel after each session. For more information, call The Bridge office at 318-656-4800.
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February's First Wednesday Workshop
Featuring Dr. Jeff Overdyke, “Addressing Depression in Elders”
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February's Art Connection Workshop
At February’s Art Connection, we learned new techniques for watercolor painting and painted a landscape. Join us for our March Art Connection class!
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Yokem Connection
Thank you to Yokem Toyota for featuring The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center in the Yokem Connection. We appreciate you helping us spread the word about our valuable resources.
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What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease?
Can our diet prevent or delay dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease? Studies suggest that our eating habits can affect the brain's ability to think and remember as we age. Research is exploring whether our diets make a difference.
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Fall Prevention
The risk of falling increases with age and can be a serious problem affecting older individuals. This may be due to various factors including medical conditions, medication, balance difficulties, visual-cognitive impairment, and environmental factors. Falls can cause serious injury and loss of independence.
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Dementia and Wandering: Reducing the Risks
Wandering refers to the difficulty experienced by many individuals with dementia in finding their way while pursuing a goal or need. As caregivers, we must promote and facilitate daily physical activity in a safe manner, while minimizing the dangers associated with wandering.
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Wendy Williams' Dementia Diagnosis - What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
The team of television host and personality Wendy Williams has recently confirmed that she has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia. This type of dementia is caused by a group of disorders that slowly damage the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to changes in thinking and behavior.
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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 4:00 p.m.
*Please note new time change.
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. | |
Why Join a Caregiver Support Group? | |
To be able to say how you feel and have others understand.
To be angry and others will not say you should not feel like that.
To find help on how to handle difficult behavior problems.
To learn that you cannot and should not be the only one responsible for caring for a loved one who has the disease.
To learn where to go for help in caring for a loved one.
To realize it is possible to laugh at some of the impossible, crazy things that happen during a day with a person living with dementia.
To learn to stop trying to teach, or reason, with your loved one and instead accept that the way she/he sees things is very real for her/him.
To discover that it is important to have some time for yourself and not feel guilty about it.
To become aware of how much it helps to know you are not making this dementia journey alone.
To discover that coping is easier with the support and caring understanding of the others present.
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Programs of The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center are supported by
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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