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Free and confidential Memory Screenings are available by appointment.
Call 318-656-4800
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Friday, November 1, 2024, was a special day for us at The Bridge. It was the first day of "November is National Alzheimer's Month" and "National Caregiver's Month." It was also the day of our Service of Remembrance, in which we honored 54 people we lost to Alzheimer's and other dementias. It was also All Saints Day which was very appropriate for our service. You can view the special service here. | |
This Friday, the most highly anticipated education event is here! The 4th Annual Education Conference on Alzheimer’s & Dementia! | |
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Register Now!
Family Caregiver/General Public: $25
Professional Healthcare Workers: $30
Professional CEUs: $60
(RN, LPC, SW, NFA)
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Conference Goals and Objectives | |
Conference Goals
The goal of the conference is to provide engagement and empowerment tools for family members, caregivers, and professionals caring for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias by using a hands-on approach so that persons with all levels of cognitive impairment can engage, interact, and communicate with another, thus mitigating the negative effects of social isolation for themselves and their families.
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“Engage, Empower, Educate” Objectives
- Learn to practice validation techniques with individuals living with cognitive change to help restore their dignity
- Help families, staff, and all participants achieve empathy with aging
- Develop empathetic listening skills and responses
- Recognize the importance of quality of life in a nursing home
- Discover digital technology and how it can enhance the wellbeing of dementia individuals
- Understand the importance of independence and when to intervene
- Recognize and address delirium, depression, and dementia in elder care
- Learn how to reduce risks in a home setting
- How to better cope with death, dying, and grief
- Understand the day-to-day challenges of caring for a dementia individual
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Gain new knowledge of the latest treatment for Alzheimer’s
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The Bridge 4th Annual Education Conference on Alzheimer’s & Dementia Keynote Speaker Eric Portnoff | |
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Upcoming Events
Event Dates may have been changed to accommodate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
November 8, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 4th Annual Education Conference on Alzheimer's & Dementia
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Location: First Methodist Church, Shreveport – Bain Hall, 500 Common St, Shreveport, LA 71101
November 12, 2024
Noon – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Sabine Council on Aging, 200 Legacy Dr., Many, LA 71449
2:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107
November 13, 2024
1:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: First Presbyterian Church - Shreveport, 900 Jordan St., Shreveport, LA 71101
5:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Broadmoor Baptist Church, 4110 Youree Dr., Shreveport, LA 71105
November 14, 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
November 15, 2024
11:00 a.m. – Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Grief Support Group
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104
November 16, 2024
9:30 a.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Fitness Lady, 1700 Old Minden Rd. #180, Bossier City, LA 71111
November 19, 2024
1:30 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Ellerbe Road Methodist Church, 10130 Ellerbe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71106
2:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
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Location: Natchitoches Council on Aging, 1016 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457
November 20, 2024
1:00 p.m. – Zoom Online Support Group
- Call The Bridge at 318-656-4800 for login information
November 21, 2024
10:00 a.m. – Art Connection
- Location: Noel Memorial UMC, 520 Herndon St., Shreveport, LA 71101
10:00 a.m. – Dementia Family Support Group
- Location: The Oaks of Louisiana, 600 E Flournoy Lucas Rd., Shreveport, LA 71115
5:30 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group
- Location: Broadmoor Presbyterian Church - Adult Building, 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport, LA 71105
5:30 p.m. – Dementia Families Support Group
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Location: Brookdale Bossier, 2540 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111
November 28-29, 2024
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
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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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The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center (The Bridge) provides a Caregiver Grief Support Group for those who have lost a family member to Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The group is led by Anthony Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Bridge Board of Directors member. The Bridge realized the importance of this grief support group after talking to caregivers who have lost their loved one. People grieving family members who have died after a long-term decline, due to Alzheimer’s and dementia have different needs.
If you have lost a family member to Alzheimer’s or dementia or know of someone who has, you can call The Bridge at 318-656-4800 for more information.
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CHEN Community Healthcare Education Network
The Bridge exhibited at the Fall CHEN Community Healthcare Education Network CEU Conference. Pictured is Alecia Henderson, PLPC, Program Coordinator providing Alzheimer's & dementia information to a conference attendee.
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First Wednesday Workshop
"Medicare Enrollment Information” by Bridget Lyman
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Scientists identify gene variant that may protect against APOE ε4-related Alzheimer's risk
Certain versions of the fibronectin 1 gene may protect people with the APOE ε4 gene from increased Alzheimer’s disease risk, according to an NIA-funded study. The findings, published in Acta Neuropathologica, could help scientists better understand how Alzheimer’s develops, and help them determine potential new research strategies.
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The Care and Dementia Podcast with Gemma Clay
The validation technique - with Vicki de Klerk, Executive Director of the Validation Training Institute
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Families sacrifice time and money caring for loved ones. A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost.
Across the U.S., family members caring for loved ones provide an estimated $600 billion in unpaid services each year, sacrificing time, money and often their well-being to care for aging loved ones, according to an AARP survey.
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The Caregiver's Handbook
This guide is for anyone who provides care for family members or friends who need help with daily living. It focuses on the needs of older adults who require care because of a serious health condition or disability, but it could also apply to other situations in which caregiving is needed.
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The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center is pleased to provide the organization’s 2023 Annual Report. Inside you will find a message from our executive director, a message from our outgoing Board president, highlights of our program, and our Donor Honor Roll. We’re calling it our Donor Honor Roll because we are honored that you chose The Bridge as an organization to donate to and become a part of by your gift. | |
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 Senior Living – Bossier City
2540 Beene Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-747-2114
4th Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
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First Presbyterian Church
900 Jordan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-222-0604
2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Fitness Lady
1700 Old Minden Road, Suite 180
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-747-1897
3rd Saturday at 9:30 a.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? | |
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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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