New Core Facilities

NEW FACILITIES

The Bridge

The Bridge is a dementia resource center that provides wrap around support services for patients and families struggling with dementia. In addition, our organization promotes awareness in the community through a variety of outreach efforts including support groups, community events, and civic involvement, all under one roof. It is a collaboration between the LSU Health Shreveport Center for Brain Health and The Bridge Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center, a local non-profit organization. In November 2021 we hosted a ribbon cutting and open house ceremony to celebrate opening our doors at 851 Olive Street.

From the 4,000 square-foot facility, we offer support services including: ■ Support groups for caregivers, ■ Educational First Wednesday Workshops addressing common concerns such as behavioral management, estate planning and understanding long term care, ■ Counseling services for clients and their families ■ Care navigation and case management ■ Access to clinical trials and other research ■ Dementia friendly social activities for patients and loved ones ■ Speakers for local community groups

All of our services are free.

When we first opened our doors, our original goal was to serve 1,500 people. We have surpassed this goal, serving over 2,200 people from Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster parishes. This number reveals the demand and necessity for Alzheimer’s and dementia resources in Northwest Louisiana.