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Workshop Wednesday with Casandra Cesare

Casandra Cesare will host June's Workshop Wednesday with "CCOA Ombudsman Community Education" on June 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

If you can’t attend in person, the presentation will be recorded and uploaded to The Bridge’s YouTube channel.

Upcoming Events

June 3, 2025

1:30–3:30 p.m. – Tuesday Tours at The Bridge

• Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104

6:00 p.m. – Dementia Families Support Group

• Location: The Blake – Bossier, 2000 Blake Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111

June 6, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Alzheimer's & Dementia Adult Day Center

• Location: Highland Center, 520 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104

June 10, 2025

2:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group

• Location: Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107

4:00 p.m. – Benton Support Group

• Location: Benton Council on Aging, 202 Sibley St., Benton, LA 71006

June 11, 2025

11:00 a.m. – Workshop Wednesday, "CCOA Ombudsman Community Education" by Casandra Cesare

• Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104

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

June 12, 2025

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

June 13, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Alzheimer's & Dementia Adult Day Center

• Location: Highland Center, 520 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104

June 17, 2025

1:30–3:30 p.m. – Tuesday Tours at The Bridge

• Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104

June 18, 2025

1:00 p.m. – Zoom Online Support Group

• Call The Bridge at 318-656-4800 for login information

June 20, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Alzheimer's & Dementia Adult Day Center

• Location: Highland Center, 520 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104

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

June 24, 2025

1:30 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group

• Location: Ellerbe Road Methodist Church, 10130 Ellerbe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71106

June 25, 2025

1:00 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group

• Location: First Presbyterian Church - Shreveport, 900 Jordan St., Shreveport, LA 71101

June 26, 2025

5:30 p.m. – Dementia Families Support Group

• Location: Brookdale Bossier, 2540 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111

June 27, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Alzheimer's & Dementia Adult Day Center

• Location: Highland Center, 520 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104

Tuesday Tours at The Bridge

The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center invites the community to open house tours every other Tuesday starting Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. These drop-in tours offer an opportunity to learn more about The Bridge’s programs, meet the team, and explore the full range of services available to support caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in Northwest Louisiana.

Visitors will also get a first-hand look at The Bridge Adult Day Center, the region’s first dementia-centered adult day program. This new initiative offers a safe, engaging environment for individuals with dementia while giving their caregivers vital time to rest and recharge.

“We want people to know that they’re not alone,” said Toni Goodin, Executive Director of The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. “These tours are a simple way for anyone—whether a caregiver, family member, or healthcare provider—to come see what we offer and ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming setting.”

No RSVP is required. Just stop by during the tour hours to learn more about dementia care resources, educational programs, support groups, and respite services offered by The Bridge.

May Overview

May Workshop Wednesday

Watch below Kyle Moore's presentation, "Estate Planning."

*Please call to confirm the date and time of group meetings before attending for the first time. Facilitators vary.

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.

Programs of The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center are supported by

Community Foundation of North Louisiana ~ First Presbyterian Church Shreveport

Noel Foundation ~ The Alta and John Franks Foundation

The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center

851 Olive Street

Shreveport, LA 71104

(318) 656-4800

www.alzbridge.org