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2016 Special Edition Resource Directory for Those of Us 50 +

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Bariatric Surgery Behavioral Medicine Breast Centers Breast MRI Cardiac Rehabilitation Cancer Center Center for Women’s Health Chest Pain Center Community Education Diabetes & Nutrition Center Diagnostic Services Digital Mammography Dermatology Emergency Services Eye Surgery Endoscopy Center Endocrinology Extended Care Center Facial Plastic Surgery Fitness & Wellness Centers Geriatric Specialists Health Screenings Heart & Vascular Institute Heart Hospital Hip Surgery (minimally-invasive) 2

Willis-Knighton Medical Center

Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women’s Health

WK Bossier Health Center

WK Pierremont Health Center

Caring Throughout the Community  Willis-Knighton Medical Center  Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women’s Health  WK Bossier Health Center  WK Pierremont Health Center  Four Fitness & Wellness Centers  Three Quick Care Urgent Care Centers Find A Doctor Physician Referral (318) 212-9562 wkhs.com

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Home Health Hospice Hospitals Hyperbarics Laparoscopic Surgery Knee Surgery (minimally-invasive) Outpatient Surgery PET Scans Physical Therapy Physician Network (300+ providers) Physician Referral Progressive Care Center Prostate Treatment & Surgery Proton Therapy Pulmonary Rehabilitation Radiosurgery Rehabilitation Regional Transplant Center Robotic Surgery Spine Institute Urgent Care Centers Urology Care Weight & Wellness Solutions Wound Care

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6 Adult Day Care

20 Hearing Care Providers

32 Mental Health Services

6 Agencies (Louisiana)

20 Help Lines

34 Miscellaneous Businesses

8 Agencies (National)

24 Home Care Providers

34 Nursing Homes

9 Assistance

25 Home Health Agencies

37 Organizations & Clubs

11 Assisted Living Facilities

26 Home Infusion

38 Orthotics and Prosthetics

11 Attractions and Entertainment

26 Hospice

38 Pharmacies

27 Hospitals

38 Physicians

14 Employment Opportunities

28 Independent Living Communities

39 Prescription Assistance

14 Estate Planning & Legal Services

28 Libraries

14 Disability Services

16 Eye Care Providers

31 Medical Equipment and Supplies

16 Financial Planning

31 Medicare Health Plans

16 Funeral Homes

32 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

18 Government Services

32 Medigap or Medicare Supplement Policies

39 Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy 40 Senior Apartments 41 Senior Discounts 42 Support Groups 44 Transportation 46 Volunteer Opportunities

The cover was photographed by Twin Blends Photography and is entitled “Selfie Ancestor”. Mike and Shoni Mangham are pictured with a 1928 Ford Model A Tudor. The Model A was produced from 1928 until 1931. Prices for the Model A ranged from $385 for a roadster to $1400 for the top-of-the-line Town Car. The Model A came in a wide variety of styles including Tudor Sedan (Standard and Deluxe).

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Gold Pages Ambulance Services Balentine Ambulance (318) 222-5358 balentineambulance.com

Automobile Services

Companion Home Services (318) 429-7482 Family Care Services (318) 671-1799

Yokem Toyota of Shreveport (318) 798-3773 www.yokemtoyota.com

New Horizons Independent Living Center (318) 671-8131

Associations and Organizations

Preferred Care at Home of Northwest Louisiana (318) 861-4632

Alzhemizer’s Association (318) 861-8680 www.alz.org Bossier Council on Aging (318) 741-8302 www.bossiercoa.org Caddo Council on Aging (318) 676-7900 www.caddocoa.org Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana (318) 675-2400 www.foodbanknla.org Shreveport Bridge Association (318) 797-0855 The Best of Times (318) 636-5510 thebestoftimesnews.com Webster Council on Aging (318) 371-3056

Care Providers Always Best Care Senior Services (318) 424-5300

Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies FastServ Medical (800) 256-2601 www.fastservmedical.com

Entertainment DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel of Bossier City (318) 678-7777 www.diamondjacks.com Sci-Port Louisiana’s Science Center (318) 424-3466 www.sciport.org

Dry Cleaning/Laundry Superior Dry Cleaning (318) 671-1919

Legal Services The Elder Law Practice of Kyle A. Moore (318) 222-2100 www.weems-law.com

Hearing Aides Audibel of Shreveport (318) 425-5417 audibelofshreveport.com

TBT Multimedia, LLC recognizes the following businesses who have made an extended commitment to your health and well being through their support of the 2016 Silver Pages.. Home Maintenance AC Duct Cleaners (318) 218-0770 Akin’s Nursery (318) 868-2701 Lex Plant Farm (318) 797-6035

Hospice Care Providers Circle of Life Hospice, Inc. (318) 869-4012 LifePath Hospice (318) 222-5711 Regional Hospice Group (318) 524-1046 St. Joseph Hospice (318) 222-8723

Photo/Video Services

Beyond Digital Imaging (318) 869-2533 beyonddigitalimaging.com

Twin Blends Photography twinblendsphotography.com

Medicare Health Plan Agents

Diabetic Assessment and Management Center of Shreveport (318) 212-1194 www.diamc.com Dr. Gary Booker, MD (318) 227-9600 Pierremont Eye Institute Dr. Chris Shelby (318) 212-3937 Planchard Eye and Laser Center (318) 230-7083 www.planchardeye.com

Orthotics & Prosthetics Shreveport Prosthetics, Inc. (318) 734-7933

Safety and Defense Damsel in Defense (318) 390-2537

Senior Living Options Canaan Tower Apartments (318) 222-4230 Cedar Hills Apartments (318) 861-6915

Advantaged Benefits Consultants, LLC (318) 219-2227

Highland Place –Rehab and Nursing (318) 221-1983 www.highlandplacernc.com

Cornerstone Financial Services (318) 221-8888

Jordan Square Apartments (318) 227-2591

Medical Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic (318) 424-9240 www.arthdoc.com

The Oaks of Louisiana (318) 212-6257 www.oaksofla.com

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Adult Day Care A non-residential facility providing activities for the elderly and/or handicapped persons. Most centers operate 10 to 12 hours per day and provide meals, social/recreational outings, and general supervision. Legacy Senior Day Center 812 Book Hollow Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 459-9330 VOA Adult Day Health Center 1133 South Pointe Parkway Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 212-1703

Agencies Louisiana Government Louisiana Dept. of Health & Hospitals; Office of Aging and Adult Services and Office of Louisiana Medicaid P. O. Box 2031 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 www.dhh.louisiana.gov Aging and Adult Services Information: 1-866-758-5035 Medicaid Information Hotline: 1-888-342-6207 Medicaid Fraud & Abuse reporting: 1-800-488-2917 Home Health Services complaints: 1-800-327-3419 Hospital complaints: 1-866-280-7737 Nursing home complaints: 1-888-810-1819 Case Management complaints: 1-800-660-0488 Service Provider Agencies complaints: 1-800-660-0488 • Medicaid - Public insurance program that reimburses for health care services provided to lower income elderly, disabled families and children. CommunityCARE is a comprehensive health care delivery system which links Medicaid recipients to a primary care provider • Bayou Health – Health

care delivery system for Louisiana Medicaid and LaChip recipients in either a “prepaid plan” or a “shared savings plan”. Call 1-855-2296848 or visit www.bayouhealth. com. Bayou Health Plans available are: Aetna Better Health (1-855-242-0802) Amerigroup RealSolutions (1-800-600-4441) AmeriHealth Caritas (1-888-756-0004) Louisiana Healthcare Connections (1-866-595-8133) UnitedHealthcare (1-866-675-1607) • Medicare Savings Program – Louisiana Medicaid may help pay part of medical costs including Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses, call 1-888-544-7996 • Non-Emergency Transportation - For any Medicaid recipient that lacks transportation to medical care, call 1-800-259-7235 • Home Health Services - Part-time skilled nursing services, home health aide services, physical therapy and supplies appropriate for use in the home for homebound person meeting criteria for home health services. • Hospice Services - Dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid residents of nursing facilities who are terminally ill are eligible for Medicaid payment of room and board when they elect the hospice option under Medicare. • Long Term Residential Care – When a person is in a nursing facility, it may be covered by Medicaid. For information, call 1-877-456-1146 • Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) - All Medicaid recipients age 65 or older, or age 21 with disabilities (meeting SSA disability criteria), meet medical standards for admission to nursing facility, and be able to participate in care and direct services pro-

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vided. Covered services include basic personal care, assistance with ADLs, and other services limited to 56 hours a week. Applicant must require at least limited assistance with at least one ADL. Call 1-877-4561146 or 1-866-229-5222. • Medicaid Waivers - Home and community based care to a limited number of persons at risk for institutionalization, call 1-877-456-1146 • Elderly and Disabled Adult Waiver Program – Includes Support Coordination Service, Companion Service, Environmental Accessibility Adaptation, Transition Intensive Support Coordination, Transitional Service, and Personal Emergency Response System. Call 1-877-456-1146 or 1-866-758-5035 • Adult Day Health Care Waiver Program - Provision of care for dependent adults in a supervised, protective, congregate setting during some portion of a day. Call 1-877456-1146 or 1-866-758-5035 LA Department of Health & Hospitals Office of Behavioral Health P.O. Box 629 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-9500; 225-342-2540 www.dhh.louisiana.gov • Crisis Management Services - Care services, telephone counseling, referrals, face-to-face screening and assessment, community housing for stabilization, crisis respite and access to inpatient care. • Community Mental Health Centers - Outpatient mental health services provided through network of licensed community mental health centers and their satellite clinics. • Acute Care Psychiatric Units - Psychiatric, psychosocial & medical services in compliance with all licensing & accreditation standards to meet needs of adults who need an inpatient setting.

• Specialized Inpatient Services - State psychiatric hospitals which provide health evaluation, treatment and rehab services to adults with severe and persistent mental disorders. • Addictive Disorder Services – Treatment for people suffering from addictions to drugs, as well as support for their families and friends. Compulsive Gambling Hotline: 1-877-770-7867 or Alcohol/ Drug Hotline: 1-877-6642248 LA Department of Insurance 1702 North Third Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-342-0895; 225-342-5900 1-800-259-5300 www.ldi.louisiana.gov Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIPP) - Provides counseling/assistance on health insurance topics, including supplemental and long term care insurance policy comparison, assistance with claims, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), & Medicare appeals. LA Office of Attorney General P.O. Box 94005 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 (225) 326-6079 www.ag.louisiana.gov Consumer Protection Hotline 1-800-351-4889: info about current consumer issues, tips on how to avoid consumer fraud, and submission of consumer complaints. Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) Securities Division Investment Fraud 8660 United Plaza Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 925-4512 Fax: (225) 925-4511 www.ofi.la.gov/ SecuritiesInvestorEd.htm Professional speakers available for groups on investment fraud schemes and fraudulent sales practices used in securities fraud. Confidential backwww.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

ground checks (called CRD Reports) are available upon written request on investment professionals who are legally registered to sell securities in Louisiana, including out-ofstate solicitors. Verify a security to be purchased is legally registered to be sold in Louisiana or to verify that the security is legally exempt from being registered. Don’t just take the salesperson’s word on this issue. Register a confidential complaint about securities fraud, which OFI will investigate. Access investor tools and investor education articles in the new investor education section of OFI’s web site. LA Dept. of Public Safety and Dept. of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 64886 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 (225) 925-6146 (318) 676-5858 Shreveport www.dps.louisiana.gov • Discounted Rates for Driver’s License Renewal - Age 70 and above. No late fee for an expired license • State ID Card - Age 60+. No charge. Never expires and no charge for duplicates and replacement cards. Severely handicapped can renew Mobility Impaired placards by proxy. LA Department of Revenue P.O. Box 201 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 (225) 219-0102 www.rev.louisiana.gov Ongoing Taxpayer Assistance Program - Individual income tax provides that $6000 of annual retirement income received by an individual 65+ shall be exempt from state income tax. Annual retirement income is defined as pension and annuity income, which is included in tax table income. Certain federal, state, and other retirement benefits may be excluded from Louisiana taxable income. www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

Louisiana Workforce Commission 1001 North 23rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-342-3111; 866-783-5567 www.laworks.net Providing assistance regarding career solutions, licensing guidelines, workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, job training, labor laws, and Veterans information. LA Rehabilitation Services 950 N 22nd Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-925-4131; 800-737-2958 www.dss.louisiana.gov • Offers Newsline and Information Service for the Blind, which provides access to national and local newspapers through the phone line, and operates Project COPE. • Commission for the Deaf insures that LA’s public and private services are accessible to deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, and the speech impaired. LA Department of Children and Family Services 627 North Fourth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-219-9415; 800-256-4650 www.dss.louisiana.gov • Kinship Care Subsidy Program - Aids non-parental custodians of children, including elderly caretakers. Provide cash assistance for each eligible child who resides with a qualified relative other than a parent. • Food Stamp Program Promote welfare and safeguard health and well being by raising levels of nutrition among lowincome households. • Disability Determination Program - Makes eligibility determinations for Supplemental Security Income. LA Housing Finance Agency 2415 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-763-8700; 888-454-2001 www.lhfa.louisiana.gov • Low Income Assistance Program - Lessens burden of 2016 Edition  The Best of Times SILVER PAGES 

heating and cooling expenses by making payments to energy companies on behalf of eligible households. • Weatherization Assistance Program - Weatherizes homes to improve heating and cooling efficiency. Reduces energy costs and improves the household comfort level. LA Department of Wildlife & Fisheries 2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-765-2800; 800-256-2749 www.wlf.louisiana.gov Fishing and Hunting Licenses - Residents 60 years of age and older can obtain a life-time fishing and hunting license for a one-time fee of $50. A federal duck stamp is needed to hunt ducks. Disabled veterans, national guard members, persons with disabilities, or physically challenged persons, can obtain licenses at reduced or no fees. Louisiana Development Disabilities Council P.O. Box 3455 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3455 (225) 342-6804 www.laddc.org Disability Referral and Info: 1-800-450-8108

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Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs P.O. Box 80374 Baton Rouge, LA 70898-0374 (225) 342-7100 www.goea. louisiana.gov • Elderly Protective Services - Deals with claims of abuse or neglect of senior citizens 1-800-259-4990. • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program – complaints of residents at long-term care facilities 1-866-632-0922 • Legal Assistance – Legal services for seniors, call 1-800-310-7029 Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs P.O. Box 94095, Capital Station Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 225-922-0500; 800-432-8982 www.vetaffairs.la.gov Provides professional counseling services, nursing and domiciliary care, health care, education, disability benefits, long term care, and burial honors to all eligible veterans and their family members. Louisiana Office of State Parks P.O. Box 44426 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4426 (225) 342-8111 (888) 677-1400 www.lastateparks.com

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Golden Age Passport provides a 50% discount on camping fees at Louisiana State Parks. Entrance fees to most Louisiana State Parks is free for persons 62+ and is free for disabled veterans with a state park permit.

National Agencies Administration on Aging 330 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-0724 www.aoa.gov Policy, development, planning, and delivery of supportive home and community based services to older persons and their caregivers. Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17 Chicago, IL 60601-7633 312-335-8700; 800-272-3900 www.alz.org Information about Alzheimer’s symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, recent research, and for referrals to state and national services. AARP 601 East Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 (888) 687-2277 (800) 424-3410 www.aarp.org A non-profit organization

that advocates for those age 50 and older, providing a range of benefits/services. American Stroke Association (800) 553-6321 www.strokeassociation.org Telephone counseling for stroke survivors and their caregivers. American Heart Association (800) 242-8721 www.heart.org American Bar Association Comm. on Law & Aging 740 15th Street, NW Washington DC 20005-1022 (202) 662-8690 (800) 285-2221 www.abanet.org/aging Responds to law-related needs of older people. Makes referrals and maintains a listing of legal aid offices where older people can get free or low-cost legal assistance. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 (877) 262-2323 (toll free) (800) 633-4227 (Medicare) cms.gov; medicare.gov; healthcare.gov Agency within US Dept of Health and Human Services responsible for Medicare,

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HIPAA, and CLIA and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid. Eldercare Locator (800) 677-1116 (toll free) www.eldercare.gov Nationwide assistance helping elderly and caregivers locate resources. MEDLINE Plus www.medlineplus.gov Up-to-date health care information from the National Library of Medicine. National Family Caregivers Association 10400 Connecticut Ave. #500 Kensington, MD 20895-3944 (800) 896-3650 www.nfcacares.org Grass roots organization providing advocacy, support, and info for family who care for chronically ill, older, or disabled relatives.

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National Institute on Aging 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 Bethesda, MD 20892-2292 (301) 496-1752 (800) 222-2225 (toll free) www.nia.nih.gov Research on aging processes, disease and the special problems and needs of older people. RxAssist Program www.RxAssist.org National database to find free medications through drug companies’ patient assistance programs. Social Security Administration 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 (800) 772-1213 (toll free) TTY 1-800-325-0778 www.ssa.gov A social insurance program consisting of retirement benefits, survivors benefits, disability insurance, & supplemental security income.

The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass Program Box 25286 Denver, CO 80225 (888) 275-8747 www.usgs.gov The Senior Pass is a lifetime pass available to US citizens who are 62 years of age or older and can be used at over 2,000 Federal recreation sites across the nation. The one time cost is $20.00 which includes a $10 processing application fee. The Well Spouse Foundation (800) 838-0879 www.wellspouse.org This national group offers support to the wives, husbands, and partners of chronically ill or disabled people.

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Assistance Basic Needs Aging and Disability Resource Center 1700 Buckner Street, Ste. 240 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-7900; 800-256-3003 www.caddocoa.org Info and counseling on available long term care support options. They can help with crisis intervention, applications for Prescription Assistance Program, Medicare counseling and assist with Part D selection, find health and social support options, support families in caring for their loved ones, ensure that clients understand their long term care option. American Red Cross NWLA Chapter 805 Brook Hollow Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-865-9545 www.louisianaredcross.org The nation’s premier emergency response organiza-

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tion to provide relief to victims of disasters and response to emergencies. Caddo Community Action Agency 4055 St. Vincent Ave Shreveport, LA 71108 318-861-4808 Rental and utility assistance. Christian Service Program 1244 Sprague Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-4857 christianserviceprogram.org Reaching out to persons who lack the basic necessities of life.

NWLA Interfaith Pharmacy 909 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71104 318-425-3553 Offers life sustaining medicines for those that have no other access to free medicines. Shreveport- Bossier Rescue Mission 901 McNeil Shreveport, LA 71101 318-227-2868 www.sbrescuemission.com Provides homeless intervention services, work assistance programs, and women and family services.

Community Development 401 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-673-5900 www.shreveportla.gov/dept/cd Seeks to develop the citizen’s ability to identify community programs, set goals, encourage liaisons with outside agencies, stimulate community interaction, and bring groups together to respond to a wide range of economic development, human resource development and quality of life issues.

Salvation Army of Shreveport/ Bossier 200 E. Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 318-424-3200 www.salvationarmyusa.org Provides services to meet human needs including food, shelter, and clothing.

Community Renewal International 838 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 318-425-3222 www.communityrenewal.us Working to restore safe and caring communities through personal relationships.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul 3500 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 71105 318-865-7807 Emergency financial assistance, food programs, rent/ mortgage assistance, and services to those in any way challenged.

Martin Luther King Health Center 865 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71104 318-227-2912 Offers free medical services and medicines for individuals managing chronic illnesses

The Pool of Siloam Medical Ministry 4140 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109 318-631-2212 www.poolofsiloam.org Medical services & medicines for those with no other access.

Meals on Wheels Caddo Parish: 318-676-7900 Bossier Parish: 318-741-3802 Hot meals delivered for homebound seniors who are living alone or are disabled.

Social Security Admin. 1240 South Pointe Parkway Shreveport, LA 71105 877-319-3074 www.socialsecurity.gov

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) 4055 St. Vincent Ave Shreveport, LA 71108 318-861-4808

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Weatherizes homes to improve heating and cooling efficiency. Volunteers of America – N LA 360 Jordan Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-2669 www.voanorthla.org Programs include disability, employment, mental health, veteran transitional living, and residential services.

Educational Assistance Bossier Parish Community College 1701 Old Minden Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318-678-6015 www.bpcc.edu Literacy Volunteers 2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, LA 71104 318-869-2411 www.shreveportliteracy.org Free tutoring to those with literacy deficiencies. LSU Ag Center – Shreveport 2408 East 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 318-226-6805 www.lsuagcenter.com Provides educational programs on diet, health, nutrition, family development, and financial topics. LSU Health Shreveport Medical Library 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71130 318- 675-5455 LSUS University One University Place Shreveport, LA 71105 318-797-5000 www.lsus.edu Shreve Memorial Library 424 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-226-5897 www.shreve-lib.org

Shreveport Parks and Recreation (SPAR) 7401 Jewella Shreveport, LA 71108 318-673-7727; 318-673-7845 www.myspar.org Offering seniors many programs at each of its community centers including arts and crafts, computer classes, aerobics, sewing, dominoes, cards, dancing, bowling, ceramics, quilting, and other fun-filled activities.

Legal Assistance Legal Services of North Louisiana, Inc. (Legal Aid) 720 Travis Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-222-7186; 800-826-9265 www.lsnl.org Provide free legal services to people below poverty guidelines with civil matters. Louisiana Secretary of State - Living Wills P.O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 225-922-0309 www.sos.louisiana.gov/ Living Wills, Cost of $20 for filing, and $5 for Revocation. Northwest Louisiana Pro Bono Project 401 Market St. Suite 930 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-213-8300 The Pro Bono Project refers indigent and low-income residents of Caddo and Bossier Parishes to private attorneys who volunteer their time but handles only civil, non-fee generating cases. Professional Civil Law Notaries Association of North Louisiana 476 Debroeck Road Shreveport, LA 71106 318- 797-4396 www.pclna.org The Louisiana Civil Law Notary can draft, prepare and execute affidavits, acknowledgements and authentic acts. www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

Using an experienced Notary can be an extremely cost effective and convenient alternative for legal document preparation. The Louisiana Civil Law Notary has broad powers usually reserved for attorneys in other states.

Tax Filing Assistance AARP Tax Aide Locator (800) 227-7669 Louisiana Department of Revenue 1525 Fairfield 6th Floor Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-7505 Internal Revenue Service (800) 829-1040 www.irs.gov

Assisted Living Facilities A combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care designed to

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respond to the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living (ADLs), but wish to remain as independent as possible. An intermediate level of care between independent living and nursing homes, assisted living facilities are for those who are not able to care for themselves, but do not require constant care. Most facilities offer 24-hour supervision and an array of support services to ensure residents health, safety, and well-being. An assisted living facility helps residents with personal care, such as: bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, grooming, getting around and medication assistance. Residents and/ or families pay for services, although private insurance may pay for some services. Azalea Estates of Shreveport 516 E. Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-2408

Brookdale Shreveport 7110 University Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-2100

luxury and serenity, Savannah at The Oaks offers residents a wide range of activities to appeal to virtually every interest.

Brookdale Bossier City 2540 Beene Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-2114

Savannah Grand Assisted Living and Memory Support Residence 4770 Brandon Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-1001

Montclair Park Assisted Living 9100 East Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-1114 Savannah at The Oaks 600 East Flournoy Lucas Rd. Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-6257 www.oaksofla.com Residents have a unique opportunity to experience the individualized and special attention when some assistance with daily activities is needed or desired. Spacious studio, onebedroom and two-bedroom apartments provide flexible options. More than a place of

Attractions & Entertainment All Star Bowling Lanes 9130 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-3676 American Rose Center 8877 Jefferson Paige Road Shreveport, LA 71119 (318) 938-5402 ArklaTex Sports Museum 400 Caddo Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-8445

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ArtSpace 710 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 673-6535

East Bank Theatre and Gallery 630 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-8310

LA State Oil and Gas Museum 200 S. Land Avenue Oil City, LA 71061 (318) 995-6845

Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino 315 Clyde Fant Parkway Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-7777

Barksdale Global Power Museum 88 Shreveport Road, Bldg 5088 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 (318) 456-5553

East Ridge Country Club 1000 Stewart Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 868-6571

Margaritaville Casino and Resort 777 Margaritaville Way Bossier City, LA 71111 (855) 346-2489

Sci-Port – Louisiana’s Science Center/IMAX Theatre 820 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-3466 www.sciport.org Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center provides a fun, educational environment for people of all ages to explore and actively engage in the world of mathematics, science and technology. Sci-Port serves to spark curiosity about the world around us, provides handson tools for using scientific discovery in everyday life, and encourages a passion for lifelong learning.

Boomtown Casino and Hotel 300 Riverside Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-0711 Bossier Parish Library Historical Center 2206 Beckett St. Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-7717 Bossier Tennis Center 1651 Mondello Way Bossier City, LA (318) 213-2108 CenturyLink Center 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 752-6730 Chimp Haven 13600 Chimpanzee Place Keithville, LA 71047 (318) 925-9575 Crooked Hollow Golf Club 8667 Elysian Fields Road Greenwood, LA 71033 (318) 938-5060 DiamondJacks Casino and Resort 711 DiamondJacks Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 678-7777 www.diamondjacks.com Conveniently located along I-20 on Exit 20A in Bossier City. Offering 24 hour slot and table games. Over 500 luxurious rooms and suites, resort-style outdoor pool, first class restaurants, and full service RV park. Goldern Gamers discounts/promotions for persons 50+ with player’s card.

Eldorado Resort Casino 451 Clyde Fant Memorial Pkwy Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 220-0711

Marjorie Lyons Playhouse 2911 Centenary Blvd. Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 869-5242

Emmett Hook Performing Arts 550 Common Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 429-6887

Meadows Museum of Art 2911 Centenary Blvd Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 869-5169

Harrah’s Louisiana Downs 8000 East Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-5555

Multicultural Center of the South 520 Spring Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-1380

Holiday Lanes 3316 Old Minden Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-7331 Horseshoe Casino and Hotel 711 Horseshoe Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-0711 Hurley School of Music 2802 Woodlawn Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 869-5235 J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Regional Visitor Center 700 Clyde Fant Parkway Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 677-2673 Logan Mansion Tours 725 Austin Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 459-2285 Louisiana State Exhibit Museum 3015 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 632-2020

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Municipal Auditorium 705 Elvis Presley Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 841-4000 Olde Oaks Golf Course 60 Golf Club Drive Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 742-0333 Pioneer Heritage Center LSU Shreveport Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-5339 Red River Revel 101 Crockett Street, Suite C Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-4000 Also presenting CORK Wine Festival, BREW, & Shreveport Farmer’s Market River City Repertory Theatre 2829 Youree Drive, Suite 4 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 868-5888 R. W. Norton Art Gallery 4747 Creswell Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 865-4201

Shreveport Country Club 3101 Esplanade Avenue Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 631-4511 Shreveport Little Theatre 812 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-4438 Shreveport Symphony Orchestra 616 Jordan Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 227-8863 or (318) 222-7496 Shreveport Opera 212 Texas, Suite 101 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 227-9503 Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet 6654 St. Vincent Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 865-9916 Shreveport Water Works Museum 142 North Common Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-3388

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Shreveport Ghost Walk Tours (318) 200-0711 Southern University Museum of Art 610 Texas Street, Suite 110 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 760-6631 Southern Trace Country Club 200 Southern Trace Parkway Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 798-8300 SPAR Public Golf Courses • Huntington Park 8300 Pines Rd Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 673-7765 • Querbes Park 3500 Beverly Place Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 673-7773 • Jerry Tim Brooks Park 2200 Milam Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 673-7782 SPAR Public Tennis Centers • Bill Cockrell Tennis Center 4109 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71119 318-673-7790 • Querbes Tennis Center 3507 Beverly Place Shreveport, LA 71104 318-673-7787 • Southern Hills Tennis Center 1000 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71108 318-673-7784 Splash Kingdom 7670 West 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 938-5473 Spring St. Historical Museum 525 Spring Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-0964 Stage of Stars Museum 705 Elvis Presley Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 220-9434

State Fair of Louisiana 3701 Hudson St. Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 635-1361

Hearing Aids – LA Rehab 1525 Fairfield #708 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-7155

StoneBridge Golf Club 301 StoneBridge Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-2004

Hearing Units (State Disability Determination) 2920 Knight Street Shreveport, LA 71105 318-869-6576

Strand Theatre 619 Louisiana Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 226-1481 Talbot Medical Museum WK Innovation Center 2105 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212-2512 The Robinson Film Center 617 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-9090 Touchstone Wildlife Museum 5011 East Texas St. Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-5792 Vivian Railroad Station Museum 100 North Front Street Vivian, LA 71082 (318) 375-5300 Woman’s Department Club 802 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-4186

Disability Services Offering those with disabilities support services necessary to participate fully in their environment. Betty & Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center Of Louisiana 601 Jordan St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-425-7781 Hear Now –LSUHSC ENT Clinic 1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71103 318-675-6262

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LA Association For The Blind 1750 Claiborne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-635-6471 Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) 820 Jordan Suite 120 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-841-1548 Mollie Webb Speech & Hearing Clinic 3735 Blair St. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-632-2015 New Horizons Independent Living Center 1111A Hawn Avenue Shreveport, LA 71107 318-671-8131 www.nhilc.org A non-profit, non-residential facility that offers info, referral, peer counseling, & skills training. Services include assistive technology, transportation, mental health counseling, attendant training program, and attendant services to people with disabilities. They provide support for people with disabilities who are considering transitioning from a nursing home or other institution.

Employment Opportunities Bossier Career Solutions 4000 Viking Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 318-741-7360 Community Development 1237 Murphy Street # 210 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-673-7500

Jean Simpson Personnel Services, Inc. 1318 Shreveport Barksdale Highway Shreveport, LA 71105 318-869-3494 Jobs for Veterans 2121 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 100 Shreveport, LA 71104 318-676-7748 Kelly Services 429 Ashley Ridge Blvd Shreveport, LA 71106 318-869-0835 LA Department Of Labor 2900 Dowdell Street Shreveport, LA 71103 318-676-7788 North Louisiana Goodwill Industries 800 W. 70th St. Shreveport, LA 71106 318-869-2575 Manpower 2750 Shed Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318-631-4242 Senior Employment Program/ Ayuda 820 Jordan St. Suite #310 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-7611

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The Elder Law Attorney Kyle A. Moore 912 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 222-2100 www.weems-law.com Offers a full spectrum of services, considering all options to develop an effective, flexible, and protective plan for a family’s specific needs. Specializing in estate planning, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and successions. John E. Settle, Jr., Attorney 1915 Citizens Bank Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-5513

Eye Care Providers Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who deliver total eye care, including performing a complete eye examination, prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, diagnosing and treating eye diseases, and performing surgery. Optometrists perform eye examinations and can determine the presence of vision-related problems,prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Opticians are trained in filling prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses. David Raines Community Center 1625 David Raines Road Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 425-2252 Dr. Bryan Vekovius 450 Ashley Ridge Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 675-3733 Eye Institute South 2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop #116 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 212-5901 For the treatment of all eye conditions. From fitting glasses and contacts to treating diabetic eye disease to routine and complex cataract eye surgery, they provide comprehensive eye

care for the whole family. Lusk Eye Specialists 451 Ashley Ridge Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 222-5555 Pierremont Eye Institute 7607 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3937 Founded in 2003 for the treatment of all eye conditions. From fitting glasses and contacts to treating diabetic eye disease to routine and complex cataract eye surgery, they provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family. Planchard Eye and Laser Center 2400 Hospital Drive, # 100 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212-7860 Choosing our center for all laser LASIK or advanced cataract surgery, you are giving your eyes the advantage of not only the latest proven technologies but the skills, experience and close, personal attention of the highly experienced team of eye surgeons in the region. Shreveport Eye Clinic 471 Ashley Ridge Dr. # 300 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-4009 WK Eye Institute 2611 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-2020 Founded in 2010 for the treatment of all eye conditions. From fitting glasses and contacts to treating diabetic eye disease to routine and complex cataract eye surgery, they provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family. Zaffater Eye Center 2449 Hospital Drive, Suite 460 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-5838

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Financial Planning Services A financial consultant prepares financial plans for clients. Some assess every aspect of an individual’s financial life including savings, investments, insurance, taxes, retirement, and estate planning - and help develop a detailed strategy for meeting financial goals. Argent Financial Group 333 Texas Street, Suite 699 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 673-1920 Cornerstone Financial Services, LLC Leonard Gresens 960 Sheridan Avenue, Suite B Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 221-8888 We specialize in Medicare health Plans, individual health plans, term and whole life plans, long term care insurance, final expense insurance, and funeral trusts. Evans Financial Group 7600 Fern Ave., Bldg 1200 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 629-4852

JPJ Investments 3201 Dee Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 222-8999 McDaniel Financial 2001 East 70th, Suite 407 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-9022 S.A.F.E. Planning, Inc. 920 Pierremont, Suite 105 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 869-3133 Serio Financial Services 6969 Fern Loop, #206 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 221-0889 TFG Financial 1754 East 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 424-1116 Williams Financial Advisors 6245 Youree Dr., Suite 180 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-1112

Funeral Homes

French Financial Group 7607 Fern Avenue, Ste 902 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 670-8796

Funeral homes arrange burial services in accordance with the wishes of the family and the deceased. They take care of necessary paperwork, permits, and other details, such as making arrangements with the cemetery, and providing obituaries to the newspaper. Many offer prearrangement services for those who wish to prepare their own services before death.

Garcia Financial Services 1605 Benton Road, Suite H Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-4437

Aulds Funeral Home 7849 East Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-8124

Horton Financial Services 120 North Hardwick Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 222-8600

Boone Funeral Home 2156 Airline Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-5361

IM Financial 1945 East 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 629-1170

Centuries Funeral Home 8801 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 686-4334

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Forest Park Funeral Home 1201 Louisiana Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-7181

Rose-Neath Funeral Home 2500 Southside Drive Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 687-1256

Good Samaritan Funeral Home 2200 Laurel Street Shreveport, LA 71133 (318) 221-7337

Winnfield Funeral Home 3701 Hollywood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 631-0203

Heavenly Gates 1339 Jewell Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-8010 Hill Crest Funeral Home 601 Hwy 80 East Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 949-9415 J. S. Williams & Son Funeral Home 1104 Pierre Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 221-6169 LA Funeral & Cremation Care 3903 Meriwether Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 688-5509 Osborn Funeral Home 3631 Southern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 865-8426 Rose-Neath Funeral Home 1815 Marshall Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0348 Rose-Neath Funeral Home 2201 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-2543

Government Services City of Bossier Animal Control: 318-741-8499 Billing Permits and Inspections 318-741-8985 Bossier City – Main Number 318-741-8501 Bossier Clean City Committee 318-213-2100 Community Development 318-741-8560 Community Oriented Policing 318-741-8352 Community Property Standards 318-741-8578 Fire Department • Emergency - 911 • Fire Prevention Bureau 318-741-8704 • Non – Emergencies 318-741-8700 Mayor’s Office: 318-741-8501 Metropolitan Planning Commission: 318-741-8824 Parking Tickets and Traffic Fines 318-741-8835 Parks and Recreation 318-741-8463 Police Department • Emergency - 911

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318-741-8611 • Crime Stoppers - 318-424-4100 Public Works: 318-741-8402 SB Convention & Tourist Bureau - 318-222-9391 Sewer Repairs: 318-741-8466 Street Department: 318-741-8402 Water Bills: 318-741-8757

City of Shreveport Citizen & Neighborhood Assistance - 318-673-5669 City of Shreveport: 318-673-5050 Community Development 318-673-5900 Community Support Program 318-865-1422 Council Offices: 318-673-5262 Fraud Hotline: 318-222-5698 Mayors Office • Citizen Concerns 318-673-5013 • The Mayor: 318-673-5050 Neighborhood Assistance Team: • Area 1 (North): 318-673-6936 • Area 2 (East): 318-673-7397 • Area 3 (West): 318-673-7359 • Area 4 (South) 318-673-7399 Office Of Environmental Affairs 318-673-7660 Parking Tickets: 318-222-0290 Police Department • Emergency - 911 • Non-Emergency 318-673-2583

Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) - 318-673-7727 Public Works Emergency Assistance - 318-673-7600 Shreveport/Bossier Community Renewal - 318-425-3222 Fire Department • Emergency - 911 • Fire Prevention Bureau 318-673-6740 • Non-Emergencies 318-673-6650 Shreveport Police • Crime Stoppers 318-673-7000 • Forgery & Fraud Unit 318-673-6985 • Non-Emergencies 318-673-7300 SB Convention & Tourist Bureau - 318-222-9391 Transportation (SPORTRAN) 318-673-7425 Water Bills - 318-673-5510 Water OFF and ON Meter Services - 318-673-7626 Weed & Seed • Area 2 (Olive St.) 318-673-7390 • Area 3 (Midway St.) 318-673-7357 Zoning Enforcement 318-673-6440

Bossier Parish Animal/Rat Control 318-965-3752 Bossier Community Service 318-747-1045 Bossier Parish Civil Department 318-965-2368 Bossier Parish Clerk of Court 318-965-2336

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Bossier Parish Fire District 318-949-9440 Bossier Parish Health Unit 318-741-7314 Bossier Parish Police Jury 318-965-2329 Bossier Parish Registrar of Voters - 318-965-2301 Bossier Parish Sheriff Substation 318-747-8600 Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office 318-965-2203 Bossier Parish Tax Assessor 318-965-2213 South Bossier Parish Fire District - 318-987-2555

Caddo Parish Animal/Rat Control 318-226-6624 Caddo Community Action Agency - 318-861-4808 Caddo Parish Commission 318-226-6596 Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office 318-226-6881 Caddo Parish Fire: • District 1: 318-929-3575

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• District 2: 318-425-2712 • District 3: 318-938-5290 • District 4: 318-925-2200 • District 5: 318-797-4111 • District 6: 318-925-8791 • District 7: 318-995-7114 • District 8: 318-375-3233 • District 9: 318-861-9210

Consumer Credit Complaints 888-525-9414 Dept of Housing & Urban Development: 318-676-3440 Do Not Call Program 800-256-2397 Elderly Protective Services 318-676-5200 Caddo Parish Food Stamp Group Benefits Office Office: 318-676-7600 318-676-7026 Caddo Parish Health Unit Justice Dept. - Attorney 318-676-5223 General Caddo Parish Office of Vital 318-227-3790 Records: 318-676-5201 LA Dept. of Health & Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Hospitals 318-675-2170 Department of Motor Vehicles • Home & Community 225-925-6146 Based Waivers: Driver’s License Bureau 318-741-2700 225-925-6146 • Toll Free: 800-660-0488 Mosquito Control: • Office of Mental Health 318-226-6628 225-342-5774 LA Dept. of Insurance (Toll Free): 800-259-5300 State of Louisiana LA Dept. of Justice Consumer Bayou Health Plans Protection: 225-339-5191 (Medicaid & LaChip): Consumer Protection Toll Free: 855-229-6848 800-351-4889 Commissioner of Public Service 318-676-7464

LA Dept. of Motor Vehicles 225-925-6146 LA Dept. of Revenue Taxpayer Assistance: 225-219-2448 LA Dept. of Trans and Development 225-379-1100 LA Housing Finance Agency 888-454-2001 LA Office of the Governor • Department of Veteran Affairs: 225-922-0500 • Office of Disability Affairs: 225-219-7550 • Office of Elderly Affairs 225-342-7100 LA Council on Developmental Disabilities: 800-922-3425 Medicare Beneficiary Hotline 800-433-4958 Mental Health Advocacy Service 318-676-7332 Mental Health Office 318-676-5111 NW Reg. Center For Addictive Disorders: 318-632-2040 Office for Citizens With Disabilities: 318-741-7455

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Office of Elderly Affairs 318-676-5200 Office of Family Support 318-676-7600 Public Health Office 318-676-7470 State Police Office: 318-747-7411 State House of Representatives: • District 1: James Morris 318-995-6852 • District 2: Samuel L. Jenkins, Jr. 318-632-6970 • District 3: Barbara Norton 318-632-5887 • District 4: Cedric B. Glover 318-221-7775 • District 5: Alan Seabaugh 318-676-7990 • District 6: Thomas Carmody 318-862-9956 • District 7: Lawrence Bagley 318-925-9588 • District 8: Mike Johnson 318-741-2790 • District 9: Dodie Horton 318-949-2463 • District 10: Gene Reynolds 318-371-3092

State Senators: • District 36: Ryan Gatti 318-746-0861 • District 37: Barrow Peacock 318-741-7180 • District 38: John Milkovich 318-425-1957 • District 39: Gregory Tarver 318-227-1499 Taxpayer Assistance 318-676-7500 Veterans Affairs Office 318-676-7540

U. S. Government 1-800 FED-INFO 800-333-4636 Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 318-676-3343 Health & Human Resources 318-676-3850 Housing - FHA: 318-676-3401 Housing Counseling Home Buyers & Renters: 800-358-6216 Local HUD-FHA General Information: 318-676-3385 Medicare Part B Information 800-462-9666

Postal Service: 800-275-8777 Shreveport Vet Center 318-861-1776 Social Security Administration 318-676-3173 U.S. Congressman John Fleming 318-798-2254 U.S. Senator David Vitter 318-861-0437 U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy 202-224-5824 United States Railroad Retirement: 318-676-3022 VA Medical Center 318-221-8411 Veterans Affairs/Benefits Information: 800-827-1000

Hearing Care Providers An otolaryngologist is a medical doctor that has specialized in problems of the ear, nose, and throat. Audiologists treat hearing loss through hearing aids and identify and refer any conditions that require treatment by an ENT physician. Hearing instrument specialists are trained to perform hearing evaluations and dispense hearing aids. Associates of Ear and Throat LSU Health Sciences Center 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71130 (318) 675-6262 Audibel of Shreveport 701 Jordan, Suite D Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 425-5417 At Audibel, we understand the impact that losing your hearing can have on your enjoyment of daily activities as well as relationships. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff will work with you or your loved one to find a personalized hearing care solution that will fit your unique lifestyle. Beltone Hearing 1701 Old Minden Road, Suite 17F Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 629-4187

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Better Hearing Systems of NW Louisiana 1000 Chinaberry Dr., Ste 103 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-9191 David Raines Community Health Center 1625 David Raines Rd Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 425-2252 Ear, Nose and Throat Center 8575 Fern Ave, #103 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-0759 Ear, Nose and Throat Center 2121 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 226-9441 Genesis Hearing Center 425 Ashley Ridge Blvd. Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 797-3311 Miracle Ear Hearing Center 5737 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 219-4156 Shreve Hearing Aid Service 1810 East 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-7733 Willis Knighton The Center for Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders 2300 Hospital Dr, Suite 460 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212-7953

Help Lines City Services SHV = Shreveport BC = Bossier City Reporting: • a missing person: 673-7020 SHV 741-8641 BC • a stolen automobile: 673-6985 SHV 741-8641 BC • citizens concerns/ complaints to the Mayor 673-5013 SHV 741-8501 BC www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

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673-6985 SHV 741-8641 BC • Forgery and Fraud 673-6985 SHV 741-8641 BC • information for Crime- stoppers: 673-7000 SHV 424-4100 BC • junk cars or other debris on property 673-6219 SHV 741-8571 BC • electric service problems 888-218-3919 • event for convention or tourist attraction: 318-222-9391 • garbage collection problems: 673-6369 SHV 741-8461 BC • high grass or weeds on property: 673-6219 SHV 741-8571 BC • local telephone problems: 877-737-2478 • natural gas leaks or gas problems: 800-551-8261 • potential fire hazard situation: 673-6740 SHV

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• potential zoning violation: 673-6440 SHV 741-8703 BC • Property crimes: 673-6985 SHV 741-8641 BC • street sign or traffic signal problems: 673-6181 SHV 741-8411 BC • unsafe structure on property: 673-6219 SHV 741-8571 BC • stray or noisy animals: 226-6624 SHV 741-8499 BC • water or sewer leaks: 673-7600 SHV 741-8466 BC • water bills problems: 673-5510 SHV 741-8757 BC

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person: 673-7528 SHV 741-8560 BC • Liftline services for a disabled person: 673-5316 • non-emergency contact with police department: 673-2583 SHV 741-8611 BC • obtaining a building permit: 673-6100 SHV 741-8571 BC • parking ticket info 222-0290 SHV 741-8687 BC • recycling information: 673-6300 SHV 741-8461 BC

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226-6627 or 226-6801 • nursing home problem: 676-7900 C; 676-7900 B • public services complaints: 676-7464 • property tax problem: 681-0638 C; 965-3400 B • unfair or deceptive products/services: 800-351-4889

Seeking information about: • accessing needed social services 227-2100 • assistance for an elderly crime victim: 681-0871 C; 965-2203 B Parish Services • assistance with C = Caddo Parish transportation needs: B = Bossier Parish 676-7900 C; 741-8302 B Reporting: Seeking information about: • Assistance in purchasing • animal/rat problems: handicapped accessible • citizen or neighborhood 226-6624 C; 965-3752 B assistance: 673-7397 SHV • civil & criminal situations: vehicles: 225-379-1100 741-8352 BC • death investigation: 675-2170 C; 965-2203 B 226-6881 C; 742-0579 B • Event or tourist attraction: • consumer credit 222-9391 • driver’s license: complaints: 888-525-9414 225-925-6146

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provider: 318-862-9899; 800-256-3068 • concerns to Governor of LA: 225-342-0991; 800-256-7777 • consumer product safety concerns: 800-638-2772 • consumer complaints: 800-351-4889 • domestic violence hotline: 800-799-7233 • forest fires: 800-242-3473 • future digging on property: 811 800-272-3020 225-275-3700 • homeland security concerns: 425-5351 • insurance policy problems or complaints: 800-259-5301 • public utility company problems: 318-676-7464; 800-256-2412 • quality of care problems in a health care facility: Louisiana Services 800-433-4958 Reporting: • railroad crossing problems: • concerns or problems with 800-232-0144 a licensed health care 800-453-2530

222-9391 • food assistance: 675-2400 • food stamps: 676-7600 • general parish issues: 226-6900 C; 965-2329 B • Homestead Exemption: 226-6705 C; 965-3400 B • library services: 226-5897 C; 746-1693 B • marriage license: 226-6789 C; 965-2336 B • Meals on Wheels: 676-7900 C; 741-8302 B • Parks and recreation: 929-2806 C • public health issues: 676-5222 C; 741-7314 B • vehicle registration: 225-925-6146 • vital and birth records: 676-5201 C; 965-2336 B • voter registration: 226-6891 C; 965-2301 B

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• drug helpline:

800-662-4357 • suicide prevention lifeline: 800-272-8255 • suspected fraud & abuse: 800-477-8477 800-488-2917 • toxic or oil spills: 800-424-8802

Federal Government Services

Reporting: • concerns to the President of The United States of America: 202-456-1111 202-456-1414 • concerns to US House Representative John Fleming: 318-798-2254 Seeking information about: or 202-225-2777 • assistance for a chronically • concerns to US Senator developmentally disabled Bill Cassidy: person: 318-741-7455; 202-224-5824 800-862-1409 • concerns to US Senator • assistance for a Louisiana David Vitter: veteran: 318-677-7540; 318-861-0437; 800-827-1000 202-224-4623 • assistance in filing a • discrimination & state income tax return: employment issues: 318-676-7500; 800-669-4000 800-829-3071 • mail service problems/ • assistance while traveling concerns: 318-677-2235; on highways: 800-275-8777 318-741-7411; • problems to Food and 800-259-4929 Drug Administration: • boat registration: 318-676-3343 318-676-7594; • tips on suspected 318-371-3050 terrorists: 318-221-8439; • disability determinations: 504-816-3000 318-869-6400; 800-256-2266 Seeking information about: • Elderly Medicaid • Barksdale Retirees Waiver assistance & Benefits: 318-456-5976 LT-PCS: 800-660-0488; • Completing federal 866-229-5222 income tax forms: • fishing and hunting 800-829-1040 license: 800-344-9453 • Federal Government • insurance comparison services: 800-688-9889 information and guides: • Federal Housing 800-259-5301 Info: 318-676-3385 • Louisiana tourism events 800-358-6216 or attractions: • Medicare Claims: 318-938-5613 800-462-9666 • mental health services: • Medicare benefits: 318-676-5111; 633-4227; 800-932-7644 866-416-5370 • Medicare Savings • reducing telemarketing Programs 318-862-9862 calls to home phone: 888-544-7996 800-676-0773 • National & local weather • senior services: forecasts: 318-635-7575; 225-342-7100 318-631-3669 • senior health insurance • Obtaining a US Passport: information program: 318-677-2216; 800-259-5301 504-670-2416 • state police: 747-7411 • Railroad retirement • taxpayer assistance: benefits: 318-676-3022; 676-7500 800-724-5995 • veterans affairs office: 676-7540

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calls to home phone: 888-382-1222 • Social Security Benefits: 318-676-3209 800-772-1213 • SSA Hearings & Appeals: 318-676-3850 • Veterans Benefits: 318-676-7540 800-827-1000

Miscellaneous Reporting: • cable television service problems in Caddo Parish: 318-213-4130 • cable television service problems in Bossier Parish: 318-747-1688 • satellite television service problems with Dish Network: 1-855-318-0572 • satellite television services problems with DirectTV 1-800-531-5000 • comments or suggestions to The Best of Times: 318-636-5510

• general consumer/business complaints: 318-222-7575 • obscene or harassing telephone calls: 318-557-6222 • problems with newspaper delivery of Shreveport Times: 866-979-6397 • problems with newspaper delivery of Bossier Press Tribune: 318-747-7900 • product safety issues: 800-638-2772 • suspected domestic violence situation: 888-411-1333 800-799-7233 • suspected drug & narcotic problems: 318-677-8862 800-662-4357 • suspected gambling problems: 877-770-7867

Seeking information about: • Alcoholics Anonymous: 318-865-2171 800-729-6686 • area tourism and events: 318-222-9391 800-551-8682

• Benefits Check Up:

Assistance finding benefit programs that can help pay for medications, health care, food, utilities. www.benefitscheckup.org • donating furniture, clothing, and other items: 318-424-3200 318-869-2571 • Elder Care Locator: Service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting seniors to ser vices. 1-800-677-1116 www.eldercare.gov • Foster grandparent volunteer program: 676-7913 • free legal assistance: 318-222-7186 800-960-9109 • free or low cost legal representation: 318-221-2205 • local volunteer opportunities: 318-676-5186 • locating senior housing, meals, transportation, home health, etc.: 800-677-1116 • obtaining flu/pneumonia shots: 318-865-9545 • poisoning information or assistance: 800-256-9822 800-222-1222 • senior advocacy concerns: 318-227-6186 800-960-7705 • senior services: 318-676-7900; 800-256-3003

Home Care Providers Home care providers (or private duty care companies) provide home care aides, companion care, homemaker services, assistance with activities of daily living in the client’s place of residence (i.e. home, hospital, assisted living, or nursing home). These providers are not generally certified or licensed home health care agencies and generally are not able to provide services which

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are reimbursed by the Medicare program, some Medicaid programs, and some private insurance programs. Care is generally provided on an hourly basis by trained caregivers. Always Best Care Senior Services 4700 Line Avenue, Suite 111 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 424-5300 Always Best Care combines national strength and standards with local accessibility and personal service. You don’t have to be alone. Whether you need help in your home or help finding the right Assisted Living residence, we will give you the best options for your needs Bayou Companion Care 9301 Wallace Lake Road Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 683-0026 Comfort Keepers 6039 Five Oaks Drive, #B Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 934-0090 Companion Home Services 668 Jordan Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 429-7482 Provides support services 24/7 from assistance with personal hygiene, mobility and meals to routine housekeeping, grocery shopping, companionship, and more to help persons remain living independently at home. Elite Health Solutions, LLC 7591 Fern Ave., Suite 1601 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 213-5483 Entrum Care, Inc. 6235 Hwy 157 South Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 949-1828 Family Care Services, Inc. 7623 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 671-1799 We offer assistance in www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

home & hospital settings with activities such as: personal care, housekeeping, transportation, medication management, 24 hour on-call assistance, shopping, mobility, doctor appointments, etc. Interim Healthcare Staffing 2323 Old Minden Rd Suite 500 Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 741-3776 New Horizons Independent Living Center 1111A Hawn Avenue Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 671-8131 Enabling people with disabilities to live independently. A non-profit and non-residential service provider offers independent living services, assistive technology services, transportation services, mental health counseling services, an attendant training program, and attendant services to people with disabilities in the 29

parishes of North Louisiana. Preferred Care at Home of Northwest Louisiana 8321 Line Avenue, Suite 200 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-4632 Since 1984, Preferred Care at Home has been providing quality non-medical in-home care. We are committed to improving the quality of life for our clients and safeguarding their dignity and independence. We do this by providing experienced, reliable, compassionate and affordable caregivers who are specifically matched to the needs and wishes of our clients.

to a patient in the patient’s residence. Care must be prescribed by the patient’s attending physician as part of a written plan of care. The patient must be generally homebound. They are certified to provide care services that may be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. Home health care services provided by a licensed and certified home health agency on an intermittent basis may include: skilled nursing; home health aide services; physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech therapy; social worker services, personal hygiene care, and light housekeeping.

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Christus Home Care 1700 Buckner, Ste 200 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-7200 LA HomeCare of Shreveport 6425 Youree Drive #290 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 219-9549 Medistar Home Health 2103 Old Minden Road, Ste A Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 742-4028 National Homecare Services 4211 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 869-2625 Professional Home Health Services 3601 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 861-3900 Smart Health Care 127 Honeysuckle Lane Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 747-1965

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Southland Home Health 9301 Wallace Lake Rd. Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 683-1190 STAT Home Health 820 Jordan, Suite 110 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-5365 Supra Home Care 8889 Jewella, Ste D Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 865-3111 Synergy Home Care 2533 Bert Kouns, #117 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 550-0285 Thompson Home Health 2529 East 70th, Suite 110 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-9392 Trinity Home Care 3825 Gilbert Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 861-0308 United Home Health Care of Shreveport 9400 Village Green Drive Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-7777 Willis Knighton Home Health 3300 Albert Bicknell #4 Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-4180 www.wkhs.com Willis-Knighton Home Health is a full-service program

providing skilled nursing for disease and pain management; infusion therapy, chemotherapy, total parenteral/enteral nutrition and wound care. Home Health also provides rehab services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, lymphedema therapy, and speech therapy. Other services are a medical social worker and certified nursing assistants.

Home Infusion Services Home medical infusion provides safe, effective administration of medication or vital fluids to patients in their home or in an outpatient setting. CarePoint Partners 4859 Shed Road, Suite 300 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-5080 IV Plus of Shreveport 2535 Bert Kouns ,Suite 211 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 683-5139 National Pharmacy Services 8860 Quimper Place Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-9517 Wellcare Pharmacy and Infusion 4160 Airline Drive Bossier Ciy, LA 71111 (318) 212-9990

WellNecessities Pharmacy and Infusion 8835 Line Avenue, Suite 500 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 222-0885

Hospice Care Services Hospice is a method of caring for the terminally ill that helps provide comfort and support to patients and family members when an illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. Hospice neither prolongs life nor hastens death. The primary goal is to improve the quality of a patient’s last days. Hospice care can be provided in the home, hospice facility, nursing home, or hospital. Medical, social, spiritual, and counseling services can all be part of hospice care. Medicare and many private health insurance programs cover hospice care but require specific patient eligibility, including certification by a physician that the patient is terminally ill with 6 months or less to live based on knowledge about the normal course of a specific illness. Agape Hospice 806 Brook Hollow Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 868-2750

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Christus Schumpert Hospice and Grace Home One St. Mary Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-4605 Circle of Life Hospice, Inc. 920 East 70th Street, Ste B Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 869-4012 Provides a team of doctors, nurses, CNS, chaplains, social workers, bereavement staff and volunteers for terminally ill patients and their families during end of life care. Harmony Life Hospice 2529 East 70th, #306 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318)798-5775 Hospice of Shreveport/Bossier 3829 Gilbert Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 865-7177 Jordan’s Crossing Hospice 624 Travis St., Suite 700 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 631-6788 LifePath Hospice Care 8720 Quimper Place #100 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 222-5711 www.lifepathhospicecare.com LifePath Hospice Care Services is a licensed, certified Hospice serving Northwest Louisiana since 2002. Their mission is to provide comfort and care to individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness. Regional Hospice Care Group 8660 Fern Avenue, Suite 145 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-1046 Regional Hospice Care Group is a licensed and certified hospice which provides hospice care services to patients within a 50 mile radius. SouthernCare Hospice 2924 Knight St,#324 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 227-9160

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St. Joseph Hospice 688 Jordan Shreveport LA 71101 (318) 222-8723 www.stjosephhospice.com St. Joseph Hospice is a spiritually driven hospice with many years of experience providing emotional, spiritual, and physical support to patients facing a terminal illness and their loved ones. Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana 616 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-2170 www.wkhs.com Willis-Knighton Hospice of Louisiana provides skilled services and compassionate support from a team of professionals that includes the attending physician, medical director, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, music therapy, auxiliary services and volunteers.

Hospitals General hospitals have many specialized departments with highly trained doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. They are generally set up to deal with many kinds of disease and injury, and typically have an emergency department to deal with urgent threats to health. Specialized hospitals include rehabilitation hospitals, children’s hospitals, geriatric hospitals, veteran’s hospitals, and hospitals for dealing with specific medical needs.

Lifecare Hospital - Linwood 9320 Linwood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 688-8504 Lifecare Hospital - North 2550 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-6860 LSU Health Sciences Center 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71130 (318) 675-5000

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Minden Medical Center #1 Medical Plaza Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-2321 North Caddo Memorial 1000 South Spruce Street Vivian, LA 71082 (318) 375-3235 Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Hospital 510 Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71130 (318) 221-8411

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Brentwood Hospital 1006 Highland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 678-7500 brentwoodbehavioral.com Christus Schumpert Highland 1453 E. Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-4300 Cornerstone Hospital of Bossier City 4900 Medical Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 747-9500 Lifecare Hospital - Pierremont 8001 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3200 www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

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Promise Specialty Hospital of Shreveport 1800 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 425-4096 Promise Specialty Hospital of Bossier City 2525 Viking Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 841-2525 Willis Knighton Medical Center 2600 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-4000 www.wkhs.com A 369 bed acute care hospital providing various medical treatments, therapies, and surgical care and staffed with doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. Willis Knighton Health System (WKHS) has been rated one of the top 100 hospitals in the United States.

Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center 2400 Hospital Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212-7000 www.wkhs.com A 114 bed acute care hospital providing various medical treatments, therapies, and surgical care and staffed with doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. WKHS has been rated one of the top 100 hospitals in the US.

Willis Knighton Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3000 www.wkhs.com A 112 bed acute care hospital providing various medical treatments, therapies, and surgical care and staffed with doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. WKHS has been rated one of the top 100 hospitals in the US.

Willis Knighton South and the Center for Women’s Health 2510 Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 212-5000 www.wkhs.com A 186 bed acute care hospital providing various medical treatments, therapies, and surgical care and staffed with doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. WKHS has been rated one of the top 100 hospitals in the US.

Independent Living Communities Independent Living communities are a group of variable sized apartments that provide seniors with the opportunity to experience as much freedom as they choose among their peers in a secure setting. These communities are designed for those who are relatively physically and socially independent. The major benefits are maintenance free living, socialization opportunities and numerous activities. Other amenities may include housekeeping services, pest control, apartment maintenance, parking, utilities, cable television, transportation and one or more meals served in a common dining area. These communities do not provide custodial or medical care. Costs are covered by the individual. Garden Apartments at the Oaks 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-2000 www.oaksofla.com Garden Apartments at The Oaks offers 119 garden apartments, all on one level with many overlooking a lake and most with parking just outside the door. A number of studio and one-bedroom garden apartments with interior access to the Alta and John Franks

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Community Centre also are available. Glen Stiles Apartments 403 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-6810 Bloom at Bossier 4828 Medical Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 497-4663 Summerfield Estates 9133 Baird Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-9525 Tower at The Oaks 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-6257 www.oaksofla.com Offers 124 residences for active adults, age 55+ ,a firstof-its kind for Shreveport. The Tower is nestled in a park-like setting surrounded by beautiful vistas – trees, water, walking trails and spacious lawns. The luxurious multistory building is the nucleus of a concierge community with resort amenities such as flexible dining options and a spa and wellness center. Waterview Court 2222 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71105 318-524-3300

Libraries Caddo Parish Libraries Shreve Memorial Library (Main) 424 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 Phone: 318-226-5897 Fax: 318-226-4780 Shreve Memorial Library Atkins Branch 3704 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109 Phone: 318-635-6222 www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

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Shreve Memorial Library Belcher Branch 409 Charles Street Belcher, LA 71004 Phone: 318-378-4567

Shreve Memorial Library Gilliam Branch 12797 Main Street Gilliam, LA 71029 Phone: 318-296-4227

Shreve Memorial Library Means/Ida Branch 7016 E. Magnolia Lane Ida, LA 71044 Phone: 318-284-3416

Shreve Memorial Library Oil City Branch 102 Allen Oil City, LA 71061 Phone: 318-995-7975

Shreve Memorial Library Blanchard Branch 344 Alexander Blanchard, LA 71009 Phone: 318-929-3163

Shreve Memorial Library Hamilton/South Caddo Branch 2111 Bert Kouns Ind. Loop Shreveport, LA 71118 Phone: 318-687-6824

Shreve Memorial Library Mooretown Branch 4360 Hollywood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71109 Phone: 318-636-5524

Shreve Memorial Library Rodessa Branch 10093 Main Street Rodessa, LA 71069 Phone: 318-223-4336

Shreve Memorial Library Mooringsport Branch 603 Latimer Street Mooringsport, LA 71060 Phone: 318-996-6720

Shreve Memorial Library Wallette Branch 363 Hearne Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 Phone: 318-425-3630

Shreve Memorial Library North Caddo Branch 615 N. Pine Street Vivian, LA 71082 Phone: 318-375-3975

Shreve Memorial Library West Shreveport Branch 4380 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71119 Phone: Phone: 318-635-0883

Shreve Memorial Library Broadmoor Branch 1212 Captain Shreve Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 Phone: 318-869-0120 Shreve Memorial Library Cedar Grove/Line Avenue Branch 8303 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 Phone: 318-868-3890 Shreve Memorial Library David Raines Branch 2855 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Shreveport, LA 71107 Phone: 318-222-0824

Shreve Memorial Library Higginbotham Branch 9359 Greenwood Road Greenwood, LA 71033 Phone: 318-938-1451 Shreve Memorial Library Hollywood/Union Branch 2105 Hollywood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71108 Phone: 318-636-5520 Shreve Memorial Library Hosston Branch 15478 U.S. Highway 71 Hosston, LA 71043 Phone: 318-287-3265

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Shreve Memorial Library North Shreveport Branch 4844 North Market Street Shreveport, LA 71107 Phone: 318-674-8172

Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Library Kristen Kennedy, Manager 115 Courthouse Drive Benton, LA 71006 (318) 965-2751

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Plain Dealing Library Delila Hamiter, Manager 208 East Mary Lee Ave Plain Dealing, LA 71064 (318) 326-4233 Aulds Library Diane Bundy, Manager 3950 Wayne Avenue Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 742-2337 Bossier Central Library Ann Madison, Manager 2206 Beckett Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-1693 Historical Center Ann Middleton, Manager 2206 Beckett Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-7717 East 80 Library Beverly Miles, Manager 1050 Bellevue Road Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 949-2665 Haughton Library Audra Bartholomew, Mgr. 116 West McKinley Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 949-0196 Koran Library Mary Sanders, Manager 5413 Highway 527 Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 987-3915

Medical Equipment & Supplies Durable medical equipment suppliers provide equipment, supplies, and services that help patients stay active, achieve a better quality of life, and remain safe in their home. Suppliers work closely with physicians, caregivers, nurses, discharge planners, social workers, and pharmacists to insure that the right products are provided to meet the medical needs of the patient to accomwww.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

plish the outcomes desired by their doctor. Accucare Medical 9011 Linwood Ave Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 687-1444 Allmed Mobility 303 North Market St. Suite B Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 222-2860 Allegiance Medical Supply 1532 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 865-7111 ArkLaTex Medical Services 3825 Gilbert Ave, #142 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 861-5907 Ashley Medical Equipment & Supplies 1435 Hawn Ave Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 676-0881 Associated Medical and Oxygen Supply 8870 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-6004 FastServ Medical 1329 Driftwood Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-9586 www.fastservmedical.com New and Used custom conversion handicap trucks and vans, wheelchair lifts, high tech driving aides, wheelchair ramps and stair lifts: FastServ Medical sells and services products to improve the quality of life for the disabled. Medical Technology, Inc. 8860 Quimper, # 200 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-5140 Physician’s Choice Home Medical 1509 Doctors Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-6288

Regional Medical Rental and Sales 9422 Kingston Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 686-5277 Samaritan Home Medical & Respiratory 9162 Mansfield Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-2809 Southern Rehab and Home Medical Equipment 2207 California # 9A Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-6118 WellNecessities 8835 Line, Suite 500 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 222-0885

Medicare Health Plans The following offer Medicare Health Plans (also known as Medicare Part C or Medicare Advantage Plans) for persons

living in Caddo/Bossier parishes (according to Medicare & You 2016 Handbook and www.medicare.gov as of 2/1/2016). These health plan options are part of the Medicare program. If you join, you generally get all your Medicarecovered health care through that plan. Coverage can include prescription drugs. Other plans may be available by calling 1-800-633-4227. TTY: 877486-2048. Please visit www. medicare.gov to compare plans. Coventry Health Care Toll Free -855-338-9551 www.la.chcadvantra.com Medicare Health Plans available: Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) – Caddo parish residents only Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc. Toll Free 1-800-833-2364 TTY 1-877-833-4486 www.humana-medicare.com Medicare Health Plans

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Medicare Prescription Drug Plans The following companies offer Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for persons living in Louisiana (according to the 2016 Medicare and You Handbook). Some of these plans may not be available in all Louisiana parishes. Other Medicare prescription drug plans may be available by visiting the website at www.medicare.gov or calling 1-800-633-4227 (TTY: 877486-2048). To compare plans visit www.medicare.gov. Aetna Medicare (S5810) 1-800-832-2640 EnvisionRx Plus (S7694) 1-866-250-2005 Express Scripts Medicare (S5660) 1-866-477-5704

First Health Part D (S5768) 1-877-815-8163 Humana Insurance Company (S5884) 1-800-706-0872 Megellan Rx Medicare (S4607) 1-800-424-5759 SilverScript Insurance Company (S5601) 1-866-552-6106 Symphonix Health (S0522) 1-855-355-2280 Transamerica Life Insurance Company (S9579) 1-877-527-1958 UnitedHealthcare (S5820 or S5921) 1-888-867-5564 WellCare (S4802 or S5967) 1-888-900-4307

Medigap or Medicare Supplement Policies A Medigap policy covers patient-responsible amounts of Medicare benefits. The following offer Medicare MediGAP policies for Louisiana residents according to medicare.gov website as of 2/1/2015. Other plans may be available by calling 1-800-633-4227. (TTY: 1-877-486-2048). Please visit www.medicare.gov to compare plans. AARP HealthCare Options (United Healthcare Insurance Company) 1-800-523-5800 www.aarphealthcare.com

Colonial Penn Life Insurance 1-800-800-2254 www.colonialpenn.com Equitable Life & Casualty Insurance Co 1-800-264-4000 www.equilife.com

State Mutual Insurance Co. 1-877-872-5500 www.statemutualinsurance.com

Gerber Life Insurance Company 1-877-778-0839 www.gerberlife.com

Sterling Life Insurance Company 1-800-688-0100 www.sterlingplans.com

Globe Life & Accident Insurance Company 1-800-801-6831 www.globecaremedsupp.com

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 1-800-847-4836 www.thrivent.com

Governmental Personnel Mutual Life Insurance Co. 1-866-242-7573 www.gpmlife.com

United American Insurance Company 1-800-331-2512 www.UnitedAmerican.com

Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc. 1-800-872-7294 www.humana-medicare.com Humana Healthy Living 1-888-310-8482 www.humana-medicare.com Liberty National Life Insurance Company 1-800-331-2512 www.libnat.com Medico Insurance Company 1-402-391-6900 www.gomedico.com Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company 1-800-354-3289 www.mutualofomaha.com Order of United Commercial Travelers of America 1-800-848-0123 www.uct.org

Assured Life Association 1-877-223-3666 www.denverwoodmen.com

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company 1-800-228-9100 www.pmic.com

Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA 1-800-258-3365 www.bcbsla.com

Reserve National Insurance Co. 1-800-654-9106 www.ReserveNational.com

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Mental Health Services There are many forms of treatment for older adults in need of mental health or psychiatric services, including talk therapy, medication therapy, electroconvulsive treatments, and substance abuse therapies that can be provided by doctors, therapists, and other professionals on an inpatient or outpatient basis. If you or someone you are concerned about are in a crisis and at risk to yourself or others, call 911 or go to the emergency room of a local hospital. Alzheimer’s Agency of Shreveport/Bossier Inc. P. O. Box 4038 Shreveport, LA 71134 (318) 780-7906 www.alzagency.org A non-profit organization made up of individuals who have all been directly affect by Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia. We help individuals, family members, and caregivers find the resources and support they need to overcome the daily challenges this disease brings. www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

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Alzheimer’s Association 910 Pierremont Rd, Suite 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-8680 www.alz.org The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. Brentwood Hospital 1006 Highland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 318-678-7500; 877- 678-7500 www.brentwoodhospital.com Center for Families 864 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0759 Gary Booker, MD 851 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 227-9600 www.jgarybookermd.com Dr. Gary Booker has conducted over 100 clinical trials in psychiatric and central nervous system disorders over the last 16 years and is among a select group of physicians currently conducting clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, bipolar and major depressive disorders. Dr. Booker describes his treatment team as caring, personable and dedicated to providing the best patient care possible. His research team exhibits the same dedication to running sound, ethical clinical trials. Red River Behavioral Center 2800 Melrose Avenue. Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-2033 Samaritan Counseling Center 1525 Stephens Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-6121 Shreveport Mental Health Center 1310 North Hearne Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 676-5111

VA Medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-8411 Willis Knighton Institute of Behavioral Health 2510 Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 212-5200 www.wkhs.com Institute for Behavioral Medicine offers inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient programs. Services include geriatric psychiatric Care, adult psychiatry and individual and family therapy. The Institute’s Addiction Recovery Center has an excellent record in the treatment of substance abuse among adults with inpatient medical detox, outpatient and evening programs. The Institute’s team includes psychiatrists, other physicians, psychologists, licensed counselors, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists and family therapists.

Miscellaneous Businesses AC Duct Cleaners 9803 Hastings Courts Shreveport, LA 71118 318-218-0770 Respiratory problems can be caused by dust, mildew spores, pet hair, dander, and outdoor pollens that become trapped in your AC duct systems. We offer air duct cleaning, odor removal, and an air purification system. Call today for a free inspection Advantaged Benefits Consultants, LLC 106 E. Kings Hwy, Suite 114 Shreveport, LA 71104 318-219-2227 877-219-2221 (toll free) www.abc4ins.net Approaching a birthday? Insurance premiums going up? Use our 25+ years of experience to do your shopping. Advantage Benefits Consultants will work to find you coverage that saves you money.

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Akins Nursery Inc. 5901 East Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 868-2701 Generations of Shreveporters have put their trust in Akin’s Nursery and Landscape to help them turn their yards into gardens. Founded more than 60 years ago and locally owned. Beyond Digital Imaging 106 East Kings Highway, Suite 103 Shreveport, LA 71104 318-869-2533 We restore and capture memories via photo restoration, printing, VHS to DVD transfers, high resolution scans, and slide show compilation. Damsel in Defense 1804 Coldwater Creek Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 390-2537 Damsel in Defense equips women with the tools to keep them safe but to give them confidence to know a way out whenever feel threatened. They have the products and fact based education that can and does save lives. Superior Dry Cleaning 1023 Provenance Place Blvd, Suite 180 Shreveport, LA 71106 318-671-1919 Superior Dry Cleaning offers affordable fine dry cleaning. We can also offer wedding gown cleaning and sealing for storage, leather cleaning, alterations, bedding covers and comforters, VIP express service, 24 hour drop-off, free home or office pick-up and delivery, and same day service upon request Monday through Friday when dropped off before 9 am. Superior Dry Cleaning 603 Absinthe Way, Suite A Shreveport, LA 71115 318-798-6620 Superior Dry Cleaning offers affordable fine dry cleaning. We can also offer wedding gown

cleaning and sealing for storage, leather cleaning, alterations, bedding covers and comforters, VIP express service, 24 hour drop-off, free home or office pick-up and delivery, and same day service upon request Monday through Friday when dropped off before 9 am. Yokem Toyota 1199 East Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71105 318-795-3106 Yokem Toyota is all about one thing, you. We have served thousands of people from the Shrveport-Bossier City area for many years and have been blessed to keep relationships with customers even after they have moved out of the area.

Nursing Homes A place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. Residents may be unable to provide for their own needs and safety without assistance. In addition to skilled nursing services and certified nursing assistant services, the nursing home resident can also receive needed physical, occupational, speech, and other rehabilitative therapies following an accident or illness. Nursing homes that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs are subject to federal requirements regarding staffing and quality of care for residents. Medicare covers nursing home services for 20 to 100 days for beneficiaries who require skilled nursing care or rehabilitation services following a hospitalization of at least three consecutive days. Booker T. Washington Nursing Home 7605 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 219-2688

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Caring From The Heart

Bradford Guest Care Center 3050 Baird Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-1010 Claiborne Healthcare Center 1536 Claiborne Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 631-3426 Colonial Oaks Guest Care Center 4921 Medical Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 742-5420 Cypress Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2901 Douglas Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-2700

We hope you never will need the services of any rehab and nursing center, but if you do, come by and tour in person. You will see why so many make Highland Place their choice for rehab and nursing care. We work hard to get you or your loved one home as quickly as possible.

Your In borhood Call today for N eigh more information at (318) 221-1983. Vicki Ott, Executive Administrator Highland Place Rehab & Nursing Center 1736 Irving Place, Shreveport, LA 71101 www.highlandplacernc.com Main Number: (318) 221-1983 Admissions: (318) 841-8704 Highland Place welcomes all persons in need of our services without regard to race, age, disability, color, national origin, religion, marital status, gender and will make no determination regarding admissions or discharges based upon these factors. We comply with Section 504 of the Civil Rights Act.

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Garden Court Nursing Home 4405 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-5440 Garden Park Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center 9111 Linwood Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 688-0961 Guest Care Center at Spring Lake 8622 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 868-4126 Harmony House Nursing Home 1825 Laurel Street Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 424-5251 Health Center at Live Oak 600 East Flournoy Lucas Rd Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-6257 Multifaith health center serving seniors since 1982. Medicare skilled nursing services with semi-private and private rooms available. Heritage Manor - South 9712 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-2080

Heritage Manor of Bossier City 2575 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-7466 Heritage Manor Stratmore 530 Stratmore Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-2202 Heritage Manor West 7060 Cottonwood Blvd Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 686-1400 Highland Place 1736 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-1983 Highland Place of Shreveport is “Caring from the heart”. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to assist you or your loved in transitioning to our facility. Our facility offers 24 hour skilled nursing in our 44 bed short-stay Medicare rehabilitation unit and we have a special secured Alzheimer’s/dementia care unit. We have a registered respiratory therapist, full time wound care team, and other health care professionals on staff to provide needed specialty services. Landmark Nursing Center 9105 Baird Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-6691 Magnolia Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1411 Claiborne Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 868-4421 Pierremont Healthcare Center 725 Mitchell Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 868-2789 Pilgrim Manor Guest Care Center 1524 Doctors Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-1623

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Riverview Care Center 4820 Medical Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 747-1857 Roseview Nursing Center 3405 Mansfield Road Shreveport. LA 71103 (318) 222-3100 Southern Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1524 Glen Oaks Place Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 221-0911 Shreveport Manor Guest Care Center 3302 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 222-9482 The Guest House 9225 Normandie Drive Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 686-0515 Village Health Care at the Glen 403 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-3500 Veterans Nursing Home 3130 Arthur Ray Parkway Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 741-2763 WK Progressive Care Center 2715 Albert Bicknell Dr. Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-8200 Willis-Knighton Progressive Care Center offers comprehensive 24 hour nursing, in-house rehabilitation services, infusion therapy, and wound care with private and semi-private rooms. Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center 2550 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-6820 Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center offers specialized rehabilitation care for patients requiring extended care treatments.

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Organizations and Clubs The following provide a wide range of benefits, services, and social opportunities for people age 50+ and retirees. Air Force Assn., Chap. 159 2891 E. Linton Road Benton, LA 71006 (318) 965-2057 American Legion Post #14 5315 South Lakeshore Drive Shreveport, LA 71119 (318) 636-9276 AARP of Louisiana 301 Main St, Suite 1012 Baton Rouge, LA 70825 866-448-3620 AARP Bossier Chapter Bossier Council on Aging 706 Bearkat Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-6179 AARP Greater Shreveport Chapter Randle Moore Center 3101 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 318-742-6179

Friends of Genealogy, Inc. P. O Box 17835 Shreveport, LA 71138 318- 742-3809 GENCOM – The Computer Genealogy Group 2066 Lovers Lane Shreveport, LA 71105 318-773-7406 www.gencomla.wordpress.com Krewe of Elders 3212 Newman Lane Shreveport, LA 71119 318-635-4901 A non-profit incorporated Mardi Gras organization for those age 50+ in Northwest Louisiana. New members are always welcomed to be part of the fun and excitement that Mardi Gras brings to the area. Loyal Order of Moose Shreveport Lodge No 2239 9113 Industrial Drive Shreveport, LA 71109 318-688-6733

Masonic Lodge No. 384 F & AM 714 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318-746-4916 National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter #1178 909 Modica Bossier City, LA 71112 318-742-5092 National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter #137 8820 St. Clair Shreveport, LA 71118 318-671-1714 National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter #1622 331 Yolanda Shreveport, LA 71105 318-865-6730

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AARP Rose City Chapter 1002 Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71108 318-222-6738 ArkLaTex Genealogical Association P. O. Box 4463 Shreveport, LA 71134 Broadmoor Masonic Lodge 271 Southfield Road Shreveport, LA 71105 318-868-5442 El Karubah Shrine Temple 6230 Lakeshore Drive Shreveport, LA 71119 318-868-5301 Elks Club and Lodge No. 122 310 E Preston Avenue Shreveport, LA 71105 318-868-5301

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NW Louisiana Senior Athletes Association, Inc. NW District Senior Olympics 12694 Hwy 157 Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 658-3811 www.nwlsog.org Brings to our area an annual event promoting fitness and wellness and a vibrant lifestyle for seniors, encouraging competition amid fellowship and fun Shreveport Bridge Association Unit #170 of the American Contract Bridge League 7625 East Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-0855 bridgewebs.com/shreveport/ Play & instruction available.

Orthotics & Prosthetics Orthotics is concerned with the design, development, fitting and manufacturing of devices that support or correct mus-

culoskeletal deformities and/ or abnormalities of the human body. A prosthetic provider is a professional who creates artificial limbs or orthopedic braces. Certified Limb and Brace 3227 Portland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 636-9145 Shreveport Prosthetics, Inc. 745 Olive Street, Suite 111 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 734-7933 Shreveport Prosthetics provides advanced technology to enhance lives of amputees in Louisiana with devices specifically suited for each patient, including prosthetic hands, arms and legs. Snell’s Orthotics and Prosthetics 1833 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-4167

beyond Digital imaging, llc MEMORY CATCHERS Beyond Digital Imaging:

Restore and capture memories Services include:  Photo Restorations

 Printing  Small and large format (up to 44 inches wide) Posters Banners, Personalized note cards Giclee printing from artwork Paper variety including canvas  Slide Show Compilation  High Resolution Scans  VHS-DVD Transfers

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Pharmacies Medical entities that employ professionals trained to prepare, distribute and give information about medicines per a prescription from a licensed physician or other authorized health care professional. A compounding pharmacy makes particular prescription medicines to fit the unique needs of the individual. Boudreaux’s Compounding Pharmacy 2551 Greenwood #110 Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 631-2005 David Raines Community Health Center Pharmacy 1625 David Raines Road Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 227-3355 Drug Emporium 5819 East Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 861-7898 Line Avenue Pharmacy 1822 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-5114 Medic’s Compounding Pharmacy 1847 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-8477 National Pharmacy Services of Shreveport 8860 Quimper Place Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-9517 Sterling Healthcare Services 2535 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 687-4546 Wellcare Pharmacy 3911 Southern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 212-9990

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WellNecessities Pharmacy 8835 Line Ave., Suite 500 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 222-0885

Physicians Arthritis and Rheumatology Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic Robert E. Goodman, M.D. 740 Jordan Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-9240 www.arthdoc.com Robert E. Goodman, M.D. is a Board-Certified Rheumatologist who has been caring for patients in the Ark-La-Tex for 30 years. Dr. Goodman blends the latest scientific information with personalized patient care to provide the very best in specialized rheumatology healthcare to you. Dr. Goodman accepts new patients, and no physician referral is necessary. Dr. Goodman and the ARC Staff of caring medical professionals are honored to partner with you in your healthcare.

Diabetes William L. Gibson, Jr, MD Diabetes Assessment and Management Center 1560 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 212-1194 Dr.William L. Gibson, Jr along with his professional caring staff offer personalized evidence based medicine to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes through better health outcomes and reduced cost. They offer a variety of services, such as continuous glucose monitoring, diabetes education, and healthy meals training. The American Association of Diabetes Educators has recognized this center for providing quality education in the self-management of diabetes.

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Psychiatric and Central Nervous System Disorders J. Gary Booker, MD 851 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 227-9600 Dr. Gary Booker has conducted over 100 clinical trials in psychiatric and central nervous system disorders over the last 16 years and is among a select group of physicians currently conducting clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, bipolar and major depressive disorders. Dr. Booker describes his treatment team as caring, personable and dedicated to providing the best patient care possible. His research team exhibits the same dedication to running sound, ethical clinical trials.

Ophthalmology Eye Institute South 2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop #116 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 212-5901 Pierremont Eye Institute 7607 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3937 Founded in 2003 for the treatment of all eye conditions. From fitting glasses and contacts to treating diabetic eye disease to routine and complex cataract eye surgery, they provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family. Planchard Eye and Laser Center 2400 Hospital Drive, # 100 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212-7860 Choosing our center for all laser LASIK or advanced cataract surgery, you are giving your eyes the advantage of not only the latest proven technologies but the skills, experience and close, personal attention of the highly experienced team of eye surgeons in the region. www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

WK Eye Institute 2611 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-2020 Founded in 2010 for the treatment of all eye conditions. From fitting glasses and contacts to treating diabetic eye disease to routine and complex cataract eye surgery, they provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family. WK Eye Institute 2611 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-2020 Founded in 2010 for the treatment of all eye conditions. From fitting glasses and contacts to treating diabetic eye disease to routine and complex cataract eye surgery, they provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family.

Prescription Assistance The following provide assistance in obtaining prescription medications.

www.RxAssist.org National database to find free medications through drug companies. Patient assistance programs.

Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Rehabilitation services help restore some or all of the patient’s physical, sensory, and mental capabilities that were lost due to injury, illness, or disease. Physical therapy helps regain strength and mobility; occupational therapy helps with daily activities of living; and speech/language therapy help with speaking swallowing. Bayou State Therapy 457 Ashley Ridge Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 219-7737 Brewer Physical Therapy 663 Jordan Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-8892

Concentra Physical Therapy 2113 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 519-3088 Eberhardt Physical Therapy 820 Jordan, Suite 150 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-7442 Highland Place 1736 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-1983 Willis Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program 2600 Greenwood Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-4720 Willis Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program 2530 Bert Kouns, #148 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 212-5720

Aging and Disability Resource Center 1700 Buckner St., Suite 240 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 676-7900 www.louisianaseniorrx.org Martin Luther King Health Center 865 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 227-2912 www.mlkhealth.org Northwest Louisiana Interfaith Pharmacy 909 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 425-3553 The Pool of Siloam Medical Ministry 4140 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 631-2212 www.poolofsiloam.org

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Willis Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program 2449 Hospital Drive,#140 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212-7720 Willis Knighton Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center The Spine Institute 7925 Youree Drive, #140 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3720 Willis Knighton Health System The Spine Institute 2403 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-7746 Willis Knighton Cancer and Lymphedema and Rehabilitation Program 2403 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-8110

Senior Apartments Senior apartments are usually age-restricted 55+ or 62+ and follow HUD regulations which allow for such “age discrimination”. If 55+, at least one person in the apartment must be at least 55 and the community must have no more than 20% of all residents under age 55. If 62+, all residents must be at least 62. Exceptions are made by HUD for younger renters if they are handicapped. Some rentals are income based and may be eligible for government subsidies or vouchers. Arbor and Terrace Apartments 4770 Brandon Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 318-549-1001 Barton Drive Manor 1625 Barton Dr. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-221-3351

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Bentley Apartments 6760 Raspberry Lane. Shreveport, LA 71129 318-687-2007 Berkshire Apartments 2120 North Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-221-4622

Devonshire Apartments 2130 N. Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-424-4775

Blanchard Place Apartments 3900 Roy Rd. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-929-7359 Blanchard Seniors II Apts. 246 Phelps Ave. Blanchard, LA 71009 318-309-9111 Blanchard Seniors III Apartments 231 N. Main Blanchard, LA 71009 318-929-9117

Fair Park Terrace Apartments 3401 Mertis Ave. Shreveport, LA 71109 318-631-5502

Evangeline Foundation Apts. 3875 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71106 318-861-1177

Bridgestone I & II Apartments 3852 Hwy. 171 Gloster, LA 71030 318-933-8594.

Galilee Eden Gardens Apts. 1500 Park Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-226-9734 Galilee Majestic Arms Apts. 525 Sycamore St. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-222-4810 Garden Apartments at The Oaks 600 East Flournoy Lucas Shreveport, LA 71115 318-212-2000

Brookhaven Elderly Apts. 2705 Stanberry Dr. Shreveport, LA 71118 318-687-8894

Greenwood Apartments 9224 Greenwood Road Greenwood, LA 71033 318-938-1496

Cedar Hills Apartments 7401 St. Vincent Shreveport, LA 71106 318-861 6915 Canaan Towers Apartments 400 N. Dale Shreveport, LA 71118 318-222-4230

Greenwood Elderly Apartments 8910 Greenwood Rd. Shreveport, LA 71033 318-938-0038 Holy Cross Villas West 9333 Normandie Dr. Shreveport, LA 71118 318-688-8051

Canaan Village Apartments 1915 Patzman St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-6663 Cloverdale Plaza Apartments 2213 Shed Rd. Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-6202

Jefferson Apartments 907 Louisiana Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-7505

Coventry Place Apartments 4565 North Market St. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-425-7913

Jordan Square Apartments 625 Jordan St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-227-2591 King Garden Apartments 1510 David Raines Rd. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-222-0805

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Mooring Manor Apartments 1008 Old Mooringsport Rd. Mooringsport, LA 71060 318-996-6193

The Gables at Spring Lake 8622 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 318-861-2366

North Parke Apartments 100 North Parke Drive Doyline, LA 71023 318-745-2686

Tower at The Oaks 600 East Flournoy Lucas Shreveport, LA 71115 318-212-6257

Northside Villa 4585 N. Market St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-2876

Vivian Elderly Apartments 344 Red Bud Lane Vivian, LA 71082 318-375-2454

Old Salem Village 6725 Buncombe Rd. Shreveport, LA 71129 318-687-2378 Park Place Manor 3231 Mertis St. Shreveport, LA 71109 318-635-2416

Twin Oak Apartments 609 Redbud Courts Vivian, LA 71082 318-375-2381 Waterview Court 2222 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71105 318-524-3300

Rebel Road Apartments 106 Rebel Rd. Vivian, LA 71082 Phone: 318-375-5365 Shreveport Garden Elderly Apartments 235 E Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101 318-678-8900

Wellington Square Apts 1812 Jewella Rd. Shreveport, LA 71109 318-635-5867 Wilkinson Terrace Apts. 2725 Southern Ave. Shreveport, LA 71104 318-221-5286

Southwood Gardens Apts. 3550 Cedar Creek Rd. Shreveport, LA 71118 318-682-4022

Windsor Village Apartments 1920 North Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-424-0067 Woodcrest Apartments 100 Village Manor, #33 Haughton, LA 71037 318-949-1229

Southwood Square Apartments 9085 Dean Road Shreveport, LA 71118 318-671-1888

Yorkshire Apartments 2020 North Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-424-4775

South Pointe Place Apartments 1133 South Pointe Parkway Shreveport, LA 71105 318-212-1703

Spring Forest Apartments 6759 Colquitt Rd. Keithville, LA 71047 318-925-2630 The Village Apartments 420 North Sibley Benton, LA 71006 318-965-9258

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Entertainment

Hotel/Motel

Cinemark/Tinsletown Theaters: Every Monday is Senior Day with discounted tickets $6.00 for persons 62+ DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City - Golden Gamers discounts and promotions with Players Card for persons 50+ Regal Cinemas: up to $3.00 off for popcorn and soda combo for AARP members (55+) Sci-Port Discovery Center - Golden Day Matinees weekdays 1 to 4 pm, $9 for persons 55+

Baymont Inns and Suites : save up to 20% for AARP members Best Western Hotels: save up to 10% for AARP members Cambria Suites: save up to 10% for AARP members Clarion Hotels: up to 10% off for AARP members (55+) Comfort Inn: up to 10% off for AARP members (55+) Comfort Suites: up to 10% off for AARP members (55+) Conrad Hotels and Resorts: save up to 5% with advance reservations for AARP members Days Inn: up to 20% off for AARP members (55+) Doubletree hotels: up to 5% saving for AARP members EconoLodge hotels: up to 10% saving for AARP members Embassy Suites: up to 5% saving for AARP members Hampton Inns & Suites: up to 10% off for AARP members

Grocery Kroger: 10% off on Kroger brand every Tuesday (55+) Family Dollar Stores: discounts are available with use of AARP membership card Fred’s Stores: discounts are available with use of AARP membership card

Senior Discounts Discounts are subject to change. Please verify discount prior to visit. Some discounts require showing your membership card, for example an AARP membership card.

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Hawthorn Suites: up to 20% off for AARP members Hilton Garden Inn: up to 10% off for AARP members Holiday Inns: discounts for persons 62+ Homewood Suites: up to 10% off for AARP members Howard Johnson Hotels: up to 20% off for AARP members Knights Inn: up to 20% off for AARP members La Quinta Inns and Suites: up to 10% off for AARP members Le Meridien: between 5 % to 15% off for AARP members Mircotel Inns and Suites: up to 10% off for AARP members Motel 6: 10% off for persons (60+) Quality Inn: up to 10% off for AARP members(55+) Ramada Worldwide: up to 20% off for AARP members (55+) Rodeway Inn: 10% off for persons (60+) Sheraton Hotels: between 5% to 15% discount for AARP members

Sleep Inn: up to 10% off for AARP members (55+) Super 8 Hotels: up to 20% savings for AARP members Travelodge hotels: save up to 10% for AARP members Westin Hotels and Resorts: save between 5% to 15% for AARP members Wingate hotels: save up to 20% for AARP members Wyndam Hotels and Resorts: up to 20% off for AARP members (55+)

Restaurants Bonefish Grill: 15% off every Day for AARP members Bubba Gump Shrimp Company: discount for AARP members Burger King: discount for AARP members Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 15% off every Day for AARP members Chart House: discount for AARP members Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)

Chili’s: 10% off for persons 55+ Denny’s: 15% off for AARP members (55+) Dunkin’ Donuts: Get donut with purchase of large coffee for AARP members (55+) Golden Corral Restaurants: 10% off for seniors (62+) IHOP: Special Senior meals at discounted prices (55+) KFC: Free small drink with any meal (55+) Landry’s Seafood: get 10% for AARP members McComicks & Schmicks: get 10% off for AARP members OutBack Steakhouse: save 15% on Mondays and Thursdays for AARP members Rainforest Café: discount for AARP members Saltgrass Steakhouse: 10% off for AARP members (55+) Subway: Free small drink or 10% off at selective locations (60+) The Chart House: 10% off for AARP members Taco Bell: 5% off or free beverages (65+) Waffle House: 10% off on Mondays for persons 60+ Wendy’s: Free drink with purchase (62+)

Retail and Apparel Banana Republic: 10% off for persons 62+ Beall’s: 20% off first Tuesday of each month for Club 50 plus members(50+) Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of each month (55+) Kohl’s: 15% off every

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Wednesday (60+) Michaels: up to 10% off on Tuesdays for AARP members(55+) Reebok Shoe Outlet Stores: 20% off total purchase everyday for AARP members Rite Aid: Use of Wellness+ card on certain items qualifies for additional discounts on other products Stein Mart: 20% off of red dot/clearance items on first Monday of each month for persons 55+

Transportation Amtrak Rail service: 15% discount on the lowest available rail fare for persons 62+ American Airlines: various discounts for persons 65+ United Airlines: various discounts for persons 65+ Avis Car Rental: Up to 20% off for AARP members (55+) Budget Rental Cars: up to 20% off for AARP member (55+)

Vacations Collette Vacations: $200 off per couple for AARP members Norwegian Cruise Line: 5% saving for AARP members

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Info & referrals - 741-8302 Caption Call System - Hard of hearing telephone system available @ no cost. Must have landline & internet services. Caregiver - Support services are provided for family caregivers including in-home respite care for the caregiver, education for the family, and material aid and sitter services for the patient. $3/visit suggested. Home Delivered Meals - Provided Monday – Thursday for homebound seniors in Bossier parish. $2 suggested contribution. Homemaker - Trained employees provide light housekeeping for seInformation Referral - Call 318.676.7900 for specific problems Resource Directory: www.caddocouncilonaging.org Aging & Disability Resource Center of Northwest LA - Serving Seniors & Disabled Adults in Northwest Louisiana Parishes. Call 1.800.256.3003 or 318.676.7900 • Long Term Care Resources & Options - Help navigate complex system of Long Term Care • Medicare Counseling - Answer Medicare coverage questions • Medicare Part D Application - Assist you to find the best plan through www.medicare.gov • Medicine Assistance - Help seniors and disabled adults complete applications to drug companies for free or discounted medicine. Community Choice Waiver - Case manager for Region 9. Family Caregiver - Short-term temporary relief care is provided for caregivers so that they may have a break from senior care. A donation is requested. Foster Grandparent 318.676.7913. Seniors age 60+ can serve as mentors, tutors & caregivers to youth with special needs. Foster Minden Senior Center (3713056 or 1-800-256-2853), 316 McIntyre St., Minden, LA 71055; 8 am to 4 pm Cotton Valley Senior Center (832-4225), Railroad Ave., Cotton Valley; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Sp r i n g h i l l Se n i o r C e n t e r (539-2510), 301 West Church St., Springhill; 8 am to 4 pm Congregate Meals – nutritionally balanced meals for persons 60+ and spouses provided at senior centers, served 5 days a week. Family Care-Giver Support www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

f you aren’t yet familiar with author Ernest Cline, now is a good time  Bossier Council on Aging  to investigate him. His 2011 hit Ready Player One tells the story of a young man who lives in a world where every101 E. Oak St., Plain Dealing, 9 niors having difficulty maintaining to help qualify seniors for services. plugs into and interactsAM via -a1very PM realistic virtual reality world their homes. $3/visit suggested. Seniorone Centers - Recreation, called the OASIS allowing them to escape decay and102 dreariness Legal Services - Education on crafts, educational seminars, and • Benton Site the (965-9981), of everydayAlso: life.day trips, Bellevue, Benton, 10 AM - 1 PM, elder legal issues. Counseling for health information. individuals is accessible monthly with extended trips, Mondaythough, - Thursday. Thisexercise/dance book quicklyclassgets exciting when the creator of the a local lawyer or by referrals. es, bingo,OASIS cards, dies dominoes, health and leaves no heir,Transportation instead sending -a Wheelchair video message out M e d i c a i d F o o d S t a m p screenings, exercise equipment room, accessible vans available to transport to every OASIS user with clues that lead to different Applications - Application center games and Thursday night dances seniors to grocery shopping,hidden senior gates and keys within the OASIS that will ultimately lead the player to a and assistance filling out the forms. with a live band. Hot, nutritious centers & BX (with military ID). fortune beyond hisatorthe her wildest dreams. By appointment only. meals served at 11:30 AM $3 suggested contribution. Medical - Friday. $2 per meal transportation provided Medical Alert - With a referral sites, Monday What unfolds is the storyappointment of Wade and his obsession with finding a $10/roundtrip charge. Also reality from BCOA, an auto dial unit is avail- is suggested. the prize that leads him to with playing his way through a virtual able for installation on your phone. • Bearkat Site (741-8302), 706 contracts with Medicaid for referrals. world full ofCity. 80’sMonday trivia, video Zumba games and music.- Each chapter classes Monday & feels Necklace, wristband, or pocket clip Bearkat Dr., Bossier like the next level of a video game and is a bit reminiscent of the styles provided. Press the button for through Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wednesday @ 5:30 pm, Sat. @ 10 am. children Willie Wonka searching for public, that magic golden ticket. Open to the free for seniors. immediate help. $25/per month. Friday 8 am - 2:30 in pm. Outreach - Home visits are made • PlainSince Dealing Site (326-5722), its publishing, Ready Player One has garnered a huge fan base and is currently in the works to be translated for the big screen.  Caddo Council on Aging  recent novel, Armada, Cline again uses video games In his most @ 11:30 am. Player One is a love grandparents must meet federal • A.B.to Palmer SPAR, E. Lunch propel his story547 forward. But where Ready income requirements. A modest tax- 79th St., Shreveport. 673-5336. • New Hill. 8725 Springridge 80’s- 1pop novel explores Cline’s925-0529. interests in old free salary is given for 20 hours’ per Mon thruletter Thur to 9 am pm.culture, Lunch this Texas-Line Rd, Keithville. sci-fi and alien movies and tv shows, alien-government conspiracy week service. @ 11:30 am. Tues and Thurs - 9 am - 12 noon. Homemaker - A trained worker am.gaming. • Airport Parkand, SPAR, 6500 theLunch theories, of course, world@of11:00 online will perform light household tasks for Kennedy Dr., Shreveport. 673-7803. spots• City, 110 Furman St., Oil winWhen Zack Lightman a Oil UFO outside his classroom house-bound persons. A $5 monthly Mon thrudow Thurs 9 am 1 pm. Lunch City. Mon & Fri 9 am 12:30 pm.game he that looks alarmingly like the ships in an online video donation is requested. @ 11:00 am. Lunch @ 12:00 pm. plays every he starts that heT.is Moore either crazy, or that the Legal Services - Referrals for • Cockrell SPAR,day, 4109 Pines to suspect • Randle Senior world is more than what unfoldAve., quickly individual counseling Road, Shreveport. 629-4185. Mon it seems. ActivityEvents Center,begin 3101 to Fairfield Meals on Wheels - Hot meals are thru Thurs 10 am noon. LunchthatShreveport. 676-7900. Fri. popular after that- 12 as it’s revealed the government hasThurs been & using delivered to homes of seniors unable @ 10:30 am. Coffee @ 9:30 am. 10 am. to video games “Terra Firma” and “Armada” as Program training@programs to shop or cook for themselves. A @ 11 amforSenior Talk. • David Raines Center, 2920 Fri people defend earth on unsuspecting years.Tech Now, the governyearly wellness check is included. A $5 Round Grove Lane, Shreveport. • Southern Hills SPAR, 1002 Bert ment can hide the truth no longer, and legions of geeks from across weekly donation is requested. 673-5342. Mon - Fri 9 am - 1 pm. Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport. the globe unite take down673-7818. the quickly approaching alien10invaders Medical Alert - Senior emergency Lunch served at 11:30 am.to City Bus Mon through Thurs response system provided by Acadian #2 Metrobefore Loop. the earth is destroyed. am - 12:30 pm. Lunch @ 12:00 noon on Call for a $22 monthly fee. This • Lakeside SPAR,is2200 Milam • Valencia Park Community Armada a quick read - with the impending doom’s day pushing system gives immediate access to St., Shreveport. 673-7812. Mon Center SPAR, 1800 Drive, the story along and the mystery of Zack’s fatherViking who died when medical care in case of accidents. through Thurs - 10 am - 12 noon. Shreveport. 673.6433. Mon – Thurs he was young (or did he?) adding another interesting layer to the Me d i c a i d A p p l i c a t i o n s – Lunch @ 11:30 am. Breakfast served 9 am – 5 pm. Lunch @ 11 am. story. It @ does lack some of the Sheriff's pacing and nuance Safeguard that Ready- Player Application center and assistance Wed, Thurs & Fri 9 am. Operation filling out the forms. By appointment Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office helpsof that. • M aOne r t i nrevels L u in, t h ebut r Armada K i n g shouldn’t be discounted because only. reunite persons with Alzheimer's who have Community Center. Martin in Armada is a1422 fun adventure its own right and its film rights Nursing Home Ombudsman - Luther King have become lost with their families. Blvd, Shreveport. 222already been snatched up. Advocate will investigate and resolve 7967. Mon through Fri: 9:30 am Participants are given a special ID you love 1980’s, Readycontaining Player Oneinformation is THE book for senior's nursing home complaints. bracelet - 1:30 pm.IfLunch @ the 11:30 am. then you. Ifavailable you’ve on ever fancied yourself trekkie orOffice spentdatabase. more than a Personal Care - Personal care pro- Transportation stored in athe Sheriff's a limited vided weekly for homebound seniors. basis. Callfew CallWars, 318.681.0875 to register. FREE. for hours more info. binge watching Star then Armada is for you. And Senior Centers/Dining Sites - Fun Tein l eapvideo h o n egame R e athat s s uyou r a nsaid, c e “just • Mooringsport. 603been Latimer if you’ve ever so St., engrossed activities. Lunch served. Suggested Mooringsport. Volunteers call seniors to offer 318-996-2059. Tues, five more minutes,” or “just until the next save point,” then both of $1.50 donation accepted. Wed, & Thurs. 9 am - 12:30 pm. comfort, support and a chat. Cline’s books will sit solidly in your wheelhouse.

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– support services that provide a temporary break in the tasks of caregiving. For family caregivers who are providing care for an older individual who is determined to be functionally impaired because of inability to perform instrumental functions of daily living without substantial supervision and assistance. This service is provided to persons caring for a homebound relative 60+, for a relative 60+ caring for a homebound child or grandchild. Home-Delivered Meals – Noon meal delivered to eligible home-

bound elderly (illness, disability Armada: B+ or while caring for spouse who is), 5 days a week. Homemaker services – Provided to those meeting specific requirements. Information and Assistance – Provides the individual with current information on opportunities and services within the community. Legal Assistance – providing legal advice, counseling, and representation by an attorney. Lectures are scheduled on a quarterly basis. Medicaid enrollment center – take initial Medicaid applications

Medical Alert – linking clients with in-home emergency response system. Recreation – Art, crafts, hobbies, games, and trips. Transportation – transporting older persons to and from community facilities and resources. Assisted transportation also provided and must be scheduled weekly in advance. Wellness – designed to support/ improve the senior’s mental/physical well-being through exercise, physical fitness, and health screening.

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emotional and practical support as well as to exchange information and find practical tips and resources. A Place That Warms the Heart - Grief 318-746-5775 Alzheimer’s Agency of Shreveport/Bossier Inc P. O. Box 4038 Shreveport, LA 71134 318-780-7906. www.alzagency.org Alzheimer’s Association 910 Pierremont Road, Suite 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-8680 www.alz.org Bereavement Support Group 318-212-4697 Bi Polar Support Group 318-949-2159 Breast Cancer Support Group 318-681-4421 Cancer Support Group Willis Knighton Health Center 318-212-8225 Cancer Support Grawood Baptist Church 318-798-2380 Caregiver Support Group Noel Memorial 318-221-5207

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group 318-865-7177

Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group 318-549-9744

ACLS Advanced Air Ambulance 800-633-3590

Feist-Weiler Cancer Center/La. Cancer Control Partnership 318-813-1461

Parkinson’s Support Group WKHS Steen Hall Auditorium 318-675-6142

Fibromyalgia Support Group Willis Knighton Heart Institute 318-212-4720

Post-Polio Support Group WKHS Steen Hall Institute 318-212-6826

Aero Med Express P.O. Box 1568 Rogers, AR 72757-1568 800-842-8555

Grandparents as Parents (GAP) 318-865-2070

Prostate Cancer Group Regional Urology 318-868-9781

Grief Support Group Hospice Of Shreveport/Bossier 318-865-7177 Heart to Heart Support Group 318-212-8225 Laryngectomy - New Voice Club V.A. Medical Center 318-990-5390 Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling 318-227-0883 Lymphedema Support Group at WKHS 318-212-8110 Muscular Sclerosis Support Group 318-212-4720 NWLA Scleroderma Support Group 318-373-3459 Overeaters Anonymous 318-677-4002

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WKHS Prostate Support Group 318-212-8225 Self Help For Hard Of Hearing 318-868-7603 Shreveport-Bossier Ostomy Support Group 318-688-4830 Suicide Support Group 318-518-7239 WK Strokers Support Group 318-212-4828 VA Support Groups 318-990-5074

Transportation All prices and charges are subject to change.

Air Medical Transport Accredited Air Ambulance 800-558-5387

Ground Transportation AmPm Medical Transportation (318) 686-3314, cell 426-6709 Lift capable. $10 -$15 round trip; $15 one-way, $30 roundtrip for wheelchair. Monday - Friday 5am - 6pm; Saturday - Dialysis only Angel Medical Transportation (318) 686-7381 Medical only/non-emergency. $7.50 one-way, $15.00 round trip. Monday-Saturday 5:30 am - 7:00 pm. Balentine Ambulance Service 3516 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 222-5358 Caring, a family tradition. 24 Hour service, basis and advance life support, Medicare and Medicaid approved. Providing transportation to and from hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation services, and medical appointments. Bossier Council on Aging (Lift Capable) - (318) 741-7358 Bossier Parish Residents 60+.Transportation for doctor appointments and shopping in Bossier Parish. Donations of

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Bossier Office of Community SVS (transportation) (318) 747-1045 Louisiana transit. Lift capable. Bossier Parish Only/ Medicaid or cash. $5.00 city round trip, $10.00 Parish

Willis Transportation 318-658-9133 Medicaid provider for Caddo and Bossier Parishes only

Disabled Vets (DAV) (318) 221-8411 Ext. 7025 No lift available. Transportation to VA Medical Center for disabled vets. LIFTLINE (SporTran) (318) 673-5316 Lift capable. Medical and non-medical. Must qualify under ADA guidelines. 5:30 am - 12:15 am weekdays; 7:15 am - 12:15 am Saturdays; 8 am - 5 pm Sundays. $2 - one-way trip Louisiana State Medicaid Transport 1-800-259-7235 Lift capable. Medical only. Have Medicaid number available when calling. 8 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday. M&J Transportation 318-687-3712 318-572-1232 Lift capable Medical and non medical. $18 walk-on/ round trip; $30 wheel chair/ round trip Quality Transportation 318-424-7559 Call 24 hours in advance. $10 one-way in town or $20 roundtrip. Socialization Services (318) 687-9696 Medical and non-medical. Low income seniors 60+ living in the Cedar Grove/ Hollywood/Mooretown area only- District D. Donations requested. 8:30 - 3:00 Monday - Friday VA/Veterans (318) 221-8411 Ext. 6856 Transportation for veterans www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com

Public Transportation A-1 Charter Service 318-621-0700 Action Taxi: 318-222-8294 Ace Cab: 318-425-3325 All American Shuttle 318-272-0444 Anytime Limousine 318-470-1429 Bossier City Limousine 318-746-5466 City Link: 318-469-5175 Dixie Tours: 318-470-9757 Excalibur Limousines 318-742-6500 Golden Stripe Cab 318-675-0411 Greyhound Trailways 318-221-4205 iShuttle: 318-677-4388 J&L Limo Services 318-686-2467 Red River Coaches 318-221-5797 SporTran Bus: 318-673-7425 Tri-City Charter 318-747-4754 Twin City Express 318-207-2838 Yellow Checker Cab 318-425-7000 Allegiant Airlines 702-505-8888 American Airlines 800-433-7300 Continental Airlines 800-525-0280 Delta Airlines 800-221-1212 Northwest Airlines 800-225-2525 Amtrak Train Service 800-872-7245

(318) 222-5358 “Caring - A Family Tradition” Balentine Ambulance and /Medical Transportation, Inc. was founded in 1978 by Mr. Ralph Balentine. He was committed to helping the residents in the Shreveport/ Bossier Metroplex and has never strayed from the place he calls home. The employees today still follow in Mr. Balentine’s footsteps by providing quality services for our patients. We treat each individual as if they were a member of our own family. With our highlytrained staff, we are capable of tailoring our services to meet each individuals specialized needs. Every employee undergoes a minimum of 50 hours of continuing education each year in order to stay abreast of the ever-changing technologies in the medical field

In 2016, the 38th anniversary of our company’s founding, we pledge to reaffirm our slogan with every call: “Caring – A Family Tradition.”

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Avis Rent a Car 800-331-1212 Budget Car Rental 318-636-2846 Enterprise Rent a Car 318-631-8999

Volunteer Opportunities American Red Cross, NWLA Chapter 805 Brook Hollow Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-865-9545 www.louisianaredcross.org Bossier Council on Aging 706 Bearkat Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 318-741-7490 www.bossiercoa.org Caddo Council on Aging 1700 Buckner Street, Ste 151 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-7900 Ext 239 www.caddocoa.org

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) 900 Jordan Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-2272 www.vyjla.org Food Bank of Northwest LA Volunteer Program 2307 Texas Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-675-2400 www.foodbanknla.org We have a variety of opportunities to suit individual volunteer’s talents and interests. Habitat for Humanity 106 East Kings Highway, Suite 206 Shreveport, LA 71104 318-868-8040 www.nwlahabitat.org Literacy Volunteers 2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, LA 71104 318-869-2411 www.shreveportliteracy.org

Louisiana SMP Program 8951 United Plaza Blvd, St. 270 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (877) 272-8720 www.stopmedicarefraudla.org

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Shreveport Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau 629 Spring Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-222- 9391 www.shreveport-bossier.org

The Community Foundation 401 Edwards Street, Suite 105 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-0582 www.cfnla.org

Shreveport Bossier Community Renewal 838 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 318-425-3222 www.sbcr.us Shreveport Green 3625 Southern Ave Shreveport, LA 71104 318-219-1888 www.shreveportgreen.org Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet 1324 North Hearne Avenue, Suite 202 Shreveport, LA 71107 www.shreveportmetroballet.org Shreveport Symphony Volunteer Program 616 Jordan Shreveport, LA 71101 318-222-7496 www.shreveportsymphony.com Shreveport Little Theatre 812 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 318- 424-4438 www.shreveportlittletheatre.com

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The Strand Theatre Volunteer Usher Corps 619 Louisiana Shreveport, LA 71101 318-226-1481 www.thestrandtheatre.com Ushers are asked to work at least 50% of the shows, including Strand season shows. Strand presented shows, rentals, and concerts. Usher orientation is held approximately 2 weeks prior to the opening of a new season. New volunteers are always welcomed. United Way of NW Louisiana 820 Jordan, Suite 370 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-677-2504 www.unitedwaynwla.org Volunteers of America – N. LA 360 Jordan Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-2669 www.voanorthla.org

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