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Welcome to The Journey,
your monthly e-newsletter from
The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center
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THE JOURNEY
E-NEWS September 2023
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Upcoming Events
Free & Confidential Memory Screenings available by appointment. Call 318-656-4800
September 6, 2023
- 11:00 a.m. - First Wednesday Workshop with Stacey Hand, MA, CVT: "Separation Anxiety in Your Caregiving Journey."
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
September 8, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Bienville Parish Library Health Fair
- Location: Bienville Parish Library, 2768 Maple Street, Arcadia, LA 71001
September 9, 2023
- 11:00 a.m. – Second Saturday Workshop - Join us for Bingo!
- Location: Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport, LA 71105
September 13, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - Noon – Senior Health Fair
- Location: Bill Cockrell Park, 4109 Pines Road, Shreveport, LA 71119
September 13, 2023
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5:00 p.m. - NEW! Caregiver Support Group at Broadmoor Baptist Church
- Location: Broadmoor Baptist Church, 4110 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA, 71105
September 15, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - Art Connection: Art education and create your own masterpiece.
- Location: Noel Memorial United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon St, Shreveport, LA 71101
September 16, 2023
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9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. - NEW! Grandchildren’s Workshop – Young grandchildren ages 6-12 are invited to join us for a morning full of activities and discussions to help them better understand a grandparent’s dementia. The workshop is free of charge and parents are welcome to sit in on the activities. For more information and to register, please call our office at 318-656-4800.
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
September 20, 2023
- 1:00 p.m. – Virtual Support Group via Zoom - Recurring the third Wednesday of every month. Call The Bridge for log in information.
September 22, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. - Noon - Latino Memory Screenings at The Bridge
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
September 22, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - Facilitator Training
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
September 28, 2023
- 2:00 p.m. - Drum and Hand Percussion Group: 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
November 3, 2023
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Save the Date! Third Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s and Dementia – “Engage Empower Educate” with Keynote Speaker, Nancy Brown from the Validation Training Institute. CEU credits, breakout sessions, vendor booths, and more! Sponsorship opportunities available – contact Paulette Freeman at 318-656-4800.
- Location: Bain Hall, First Methodist Church of Shreveport, 500 Common Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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The Bridge Interviews LSU Health Shreveport Experts on New Alzheimer’s Drug, Leqembi | | | |
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First Wednesday Workshop:
Laphelia Johnson: The 4-1-1 on Medicare
Our August speaker at the First Wednesday Workshop was Laphelia Johnson with the Caddo Council on Aging. She discussed the 4-1-1 on Medicare.
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Advance Care Planning and Health Care Decisions: Tips for Caregivers and Families
As a caregiver discussing your loved one’s care and treatment preferences in advance can help you and the person prepare for the future. Starting the conversation early is especially important if the person has been diagnosed with a condition that affects their cognitive health, such as Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Use these tips to help prepare for the discussion.
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Genes and Alzheimer's disease
People who develop Alzheimer’s do not always have a history of the disease in their families. Still, those who have a parent or sibling diagnosed with the disease have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s than those without that association.
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Home Safety Checklist for Alzheimer's Disease
Use the following room-by-room checklist to alert you to potential hazards and to record any changes you need to make to help keep a person with Alzheimer’s disease safe.
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Six Tips to Make Mealtimes Easier for People with Alzheimer's Disease
Mealtimes can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Check out these six tips to make mealtimes easier for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Heat and Older Adults
People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems. If you’re an older adult or a caretaker, review this page for information on how you or the person you’re caring for can stay safe during the heat.
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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? | |
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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 ~ The Grayson 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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