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THE JOURNEY
E-NEWS May 2023
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May Events
Free & Confidential Memory Screenings Available by Appointment.
Call 318-656-4800
May 2, 2023
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ALL DAY - Give for Good Day! Show your support for The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center by donating for Give for Good!
May 2, 2023
- 4:00 p.m. - Visit us at Great Raft Brewery to pick up a goody bag or to make a donation for us for Give for Good
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6:00 p.m. - "Battle of the Brains" Trivia Night - Bring your knowledge and competitive edge to this event hosted by the Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) & Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network (PsychSIGN) at LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine.
- Location: Great Raft Brewery, 1251 Dalzel Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
May 3, 2023
- 11:00 a.m. - First Wednesday Workshop with Detective Derek J. "DJ" Barker with the Shreveport Police Department: “SPD Resources for the Caregiver”
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
May 11, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – We will be exhibiting at the YWCA Senior Day in May.
- Location: Airport Park, 6500 Kennedy Dr. Shreveport, LA 71109
May 12, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Support Group Facilitator Training. Are you interested in facilitating one of our caregiver support groups? Sign up for this class instructed by Stacey Hand, MA, CVT, Dementia Educator.
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
May 13, 2023
- 11:00 am – Second Saturday Workshop - Spring has sprung! Join us for potting, crafts, and more.
- Location: Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport, LA 71105
May 19, 2023
- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Art Connections: Art education and create your own masterpiece.
- Location: Noel Methodist Church, 520 Herndon St, Shreveport, LA 71101
May 20, 2023
- 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Come see us at Senior Health Expo at CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Bossier City.
- Location: CenterWell Primary Care, 2900 E Texas St Suite 100, Bossier City, LA 71111
May 21, 2023
- Come see us during Mental Health Awareness Month at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
- Location: Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 5823 Ledbetter St, Shreveport, LA, United States, LA 71108
May 25, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Come see us on Older American Day at the DeSoto Council on Aging.
- Location: DeSoto Council on Aging, 404 Polk Street, Mansfield, LA 71052
May 25, 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
May 26, 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
May 26, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Come see us the BCOA Health Fair at Bossier Council on Aging.
- Location: Bossier Council on Aging, 706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111
May 31, 2023
- 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Join us at the Alzheimer’s Community Forum at Broadmoor Baptist Church.
- Location: Broadmoor Baptist Church, 4110 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105
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Give for Good is almost here! Early Giving is now open.
Your dollars help us provide services to our local community.
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We will be exhibiting at Senior Day in May | |
Our staff had a great time learning at the annual education conference in Baton Rouge and visiting with the executive director of the Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area.
| Pictured left to right: Laura Gauthier and Paulette Freeman with The Bridge; Barbara Auten with Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area; Toni Thompson and Shelley Miller of The Bridge. | | | |
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First Wednesday Workshop:
House Calls with Dr. Jeff Overdyke: What Your Doctor Can Help You with in Your Alzheimer's Journey
Our April speaker at the First Wednesday Workshop was Jeff Overdyke, MD, Retired Geriatric Physician. His topic of discussion was "House Calls with Dr. Overdyke: What Your Doctor Can Help You with in Your Alzheimer's Journey."
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Second Saturday Workshop:
Singing the Oldies with Scott Lowe!
Our April Second Saturday workshop was Singing the Oldies with Scott Lowe, local musician. If you were unable to attend, this is a great playlist to sing along with for those with memory impairment.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Community Forum:
If you were unable to attend our Alzheimer's Community Forum at St. John Berchmans Cathedral on Saturday, 4/22/23, you can view the presentations on our YouTube channel. Below are the links.
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Part 1 of 3
“Welcome” by Fr. Peter Mangum, Rector, St. John Berchmans Cathedral
“Services of The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center” by Paulette Freeman, Executive Director at The Bridge
“Normal Aging vs Dementia” by Laura Gauthier, LPC, CDP, Program Director at The Bridge
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Part 2 of 3
“Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer's” by Stacey B. Hand, MA, CVT, Dementia Educator for The Bridge
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Part 3 of 3
“Latest Research in Alzheimer’s” by Elizabeth Disbrow, PhD, Executive Director, Center for Brain Health at LSU Health Shreveport
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The winner of the exclusively designed Kendra Scott earrings is Shirley B. of Bossier City, who attended one of our education events. Congratulations to Shirley! Stay tuned for the next quarterly drawing prize to be announced soon. In the meantime, attend one or more of our events and your name will be entered to win. | | |
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Researchers have discovered how a molecule found in green tea breaks apart tangles of the protein tau, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Based on this finding, the team identified other molecules that can also untangle tau and may be better drug candidates than the green tea molecule. Results from the NIA-funded study, published in Nature Communications, suggest that this approach may one day provide an effective strategy for treating Alzheimer’s.
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Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Older Adults
While everyone is at risk during a natural weather-related disaster or similar emergency, older adults can be especially vulnerable during these challenging times. Being prepared in advance can literally mean the difference between survival and death, particularly for those who may have special medical or mobility needs.
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Healthy Body, Healthier Brain
Brain health and physical health are both important, especially as we age. This CDC study found that people with one or more chronic health conditions were more likely to report worsening or more frequent memory problems, also called subjective cognitive decline.
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Six Steps to Reduce Caregiver Stress
Stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can have long-term health impacts as well if you don’t take steps to manage it constructively. For individuals who face the stressful task of caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing six steps to reduce caregiver stress as part of National Stress Awareness Month (April).
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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