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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 November 2023
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Online registration for our upcoming conference closes on November 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to register after that, please call our office at (318) 656-4800. | |
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Upcoming Events
Free & Confidential Memory Screenings available by appointment. Call 318-656-4800
November 1, 2023
- 11:00 a.m. - First Wednesday Workshop with Laura Gauthier, LPC, CDP: “Dementia 101”
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
November 1, 2023
- Dusk to Midnight - “The Bridge Lights the Bridge” - Lighting of the Bakowski Bridge of Lights in recognition of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, National Caregiver Month, and our Third Annual Conference on Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Location: The Bakowski Bridge of Lights on the Texas Street Bridge, 540 Boardwalk Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111
November 3, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 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!
- Location: Bain Hall, First Methodist Church of Shreveport, 500 Common Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
November 11, 2023
- 11:00 a.m. - Second Saturday Workshop – The Shreveport Symphony String Quartet will perform a special concert in the chapel at First Presbyterian Church for caregivers and their family member with dementia. You are welcome to invite your family members to attend with you – your children and grandchildren. Or feel free to come by yourself. This is a special concert for you!
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 900 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
November 15, 2023
- 1:00 p.m. - Virtual Support Group via Zoom - Recurring the third Wednesday of every month. Call The Bridge for log in information.
November 16, 2023
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5:30 p.m. - Caregiver Support Group in Broadmoor Presbyterian Church in the Adult Buillding. **Note the date change due to the holiday.
- Location: Adult Building, Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Pl, Shreveport, LA 71105
November 17, 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
November 23, 2023 - November 24, 2023
- Office closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
November 28, 2023
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1:30 p.m. - NEW! Caregiver Support Group at Ellerbe Road Methodist Church
- Location: Ellerbe Road Methodist Church, 10130 Ellerbe Church Road, Shreveport, LA 71106
November 30, 2023
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2:00 p.m. - Drum and Hand Percussion Group: Enjoy familiar tunes and play rhythmic instruments with a certified drum instructor. **Note the date change due to the holiday.
- Location: The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 851 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
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First Wednesday Workshop:
Monica Wright, Executive Director of the Caddo Council on Aging: Services and Resources of the Caddo Council on Aging
Monica Wright, Executive Director of the Caddo Council on Aging speaks on "Services and Resources of the Caddo Council on Aging." at our October First Wednesday Workshop.
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First Methodist Shreveport Podcast: Episode 2 - The Bridge: Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center
Laura Gauthier LPC, CDP, Program Director at The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center, recently recorded a podcast with First Methodist Church, Shreveport, as part of their program to promote their mission partners.
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We gave out valuable information about our services and resources at the Bossier Council on Aging Health Fair this month. | | | |
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Pictured left to right: Mike Martindale, KEEL Radio; Paulette Freeman, The Bridge;
and Erin McCarty, KEEL Radio
| Thanks to KEEL News and the Mike & McCarty Show for inviting our executive director in for an in-studio interview. We had an informative conversation about the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, types of dementia, and how to reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s; and most importantly, our Third Annual Education Conference coming up on Friday, Nov. 3. | | | |
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What is Dementia?
This video covers some of the common types of dementia, associated symptoms and what you should do if you experience memory symptoms.
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Know Before You Go!
See all the information on our upcoming conference below.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. Doors Open
Sign in/Continental Breakfast/Exhibits
9:00 a.m. Welcome from Host Sponsor
First Methodist Church of Shreveport
9:05 a.m. Introductions & Announcements
Paulette Freeman, Executive Director, The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center
9:15 a.m. Keynote Address:
"Step Into Their Shoes and Cross the Street: Connecting Heart to Heart with Older Adults"
Presented by Nancy Brown, Certified Validation Trainer, Deputy Director for Communication, Validation Training Institute
10:30 a.m. Brain Break/Exhibits
10:45 a.m. Keynote Address Continued
Presented by Nancy Brown
12:00 p.m. Exhibits/Brain Break/Lunch (Provided)
1:00-2:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions
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1:00-1:45 p.m.
"Day to Day Challenges for the Caregiver"
Presented by Nancy Brown (Bain Hall)
"Addressing Depression in Elders"
Presented by Jeff Overdyke, MD, Retired Geriatric Psychiatrist (Hunter Room 103)
"The Connection Between Diet and Brain Health"
Presented by Lori Roy, MS, RD, LDN, Willis-Knighton Health System
(Hunter Room 104)
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2:00-2:45 p.m.
"Choosing the Right Care Environment: Navigating the Different Levels of Care"
Presented by Stacey Hand, MA, CVT, Dementia Educator The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center (Bain Hall)
"Empowering Yourself as a Caregiver"
Presented by Laura Gauthier, LPC, CDP, Program Director, The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center (Hunter Room 103)
"The Latest Advancements in Alzheimer’s Treatment and Research"
Presented by Elizabeth Disbrow, PhD, Center for Brain Health, LSU Health Shreveport
(Hunter Room 104)
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3:00 p.m. Conference Conclusion - Bain Hall
Closing Remarks/Evaluations/Door Prize Drawings
3:30 p.m. Adjourn until Friday, November 8, 2024
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Keynote Speaker: Nancy Brown, CVT, Validation Institute | | |
Stacey Hand, MA, CVT, Dementia Educator at The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center | | |
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Lori Roy, MS, RD, LDN,
Willis-Knighton Health System
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Jeff Overdyke, MD, Retired Geriatric Psychiatrist | | |
Laura Gauthier, LPC, CDP, Program Director, The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center | | |
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Elizabeth Disbrow, PhD,
Center for Brain Health, LSU Health Shreveport
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Thank you for sponsoring our upcoming Conference on Alzheimer's & Dementia! | |
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.
NEW! Ellerbe Road Methodist Church
10130 Ellerbe Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71106
4th Tuesday at 2:00 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
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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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