Silver Pages 2011 by Gary Calligas

Priceless Presort Standard U.S. Postage Paid Shreveport, LA 71103 Permit No. 6

2011 Resource Directory for Those of Us 50 +

Services for Seniors Bariatric Surgery Behavioral Medicine Breast Centers Breast MRI Cardiac Rehabilitation Cancer Center Center for Women’s Health Chest Pain Center Community Education Programs 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)

Home Health Hospice Hospitals Hyperbarics Laparoscopic Surgery Knee Surgery (minimally-invasive)

Outpatient Surgery

Residential Options -- Vibrant Living Focused on Good Health Tower at The Oaks – Concierge tower for adults 55+ Live Oak Garden & Studio Apartments – Single-story apartments for adults 62+ Savannah at The Oaks – Elegant assisted-living apartments Health Center in Live Oak – Skilled nursing and rehabilitation

Leasing Information: (318) 212-OAKS (6257) oaksofla.com

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PET Scans Physical Therapy Physician Network (300+ providers)

Physician Referral Progressive Care Center Prostate Treatment & Surgery Pulmonary Rehabilitation Radiosurgery Rehabilitation Regional Transplant Center Robotic Surgery Spine Institute Urgent Care Centers Urology Care Weight & Wellness Solutions Wound Care

Four Hospitals -Sophisticated Medical Care Willis-Knighton Medical Center Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women’s Health WK Bossier Health Center WK Pierremont Health Center

Health+Match Physician Referral (318) 212-9562 wkhs.com

100 YEARS OF

CHANGING LIVES In 2011, the Snell Family Is Celebrating Our Company’s Centennial

Founded in 1911, Snell’s Orthotics & Prosthetics (originally Snell’s Limbs, Braces, and Trusses) is celebrating 100 years of serving the needs of our patients. Throughout the years, Snell’s has remained steadfast in its commitment to assist the individuals we serve in reaching their goals and living life to the fullest. But don’t confuse being steadfast with being stagnant, because we know that what you invest in today will yield abundant returns tomorrow. Our company’s investment in new technology and specialized training for our staff allows us to deliver prosthetic and orthotic devices of the highest quality. Since its founding, Snell’s has been a familyowned business. Today, members of the third and fourth generation of the Snell family work side-by-side to solve the new challenges the company faces on a daily basis so that future generations can continue to change lives.

ORTHOTICS • PROSTHETICS

1833 Line Ave. • Shreveport • (318) 424-4167 • Toll-Free 1-800-219-5273 8730 Youree Dr., Building A • Shreveport • (318) 795-0953 211 Hall St. • Monroe • (318) 388-3126 • Toll-Free 1-800-685-2268 1404 Jackson St. • Alexandria • (318) 443-6391 • Toll-Free 1-800-289-3260

www.SnellsOandP.com Serving Shreveport (2 locations), Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Minden, Natchitoches, Coushatta, and Mansfield.

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Welcome to the completely updated 2011 edition of Silver Pages, northwest Louisiana’s premier annual resource directory “for those of us 50+”. You are holding perhaps the most valuable annual published in our area. It’s widely acknowledged by our loyal readers that this directory is an indispensable source of comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date information. Additionally, last year’s move from newsprint to an all glossy format alleviated the problem that many readers previously had of tattered copies by year’s end. Thanks to all for your kind comments of overwhelming enthusiasm and approval. This publication is truly a labor of love and we are proud to be able to serve the community in this way. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to let us know how we can improve next year’s edition.

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Allsup Argent Financial Group Azalea Estates of Shreveport Balentine Ambulance Service Better Hearing Systems Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Brock’s Collision Centers Bryan Vekovius, MD Circle of Life Hospice Comfort Keepers Community, LLC Cornerstone Financial Services, LLC Deaf Action Center Family Care Services Fast Serve Medical Food Bank of NW Louisiana Home Assistance Services, Inc Humana J. Gary Booker, MD Law office of Joseph R. Gilsoul & Kyle A. Moore Kingsley Place Shreveport KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasy LifePath Hospice Care Services, LLC Louisiana SMP Meals on Wheels Programs

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Medtronic New Horizons Independent Living Center NurseCare of Shreveport Odyssey Hospice Red River Behavioral Center ResCare HomeCare Riverview Care Center Robinson & Williams, LLC Rose-Neath Funeral Homes Sci-Port Louisiana’s Science Center Senior Transitions Services of Louisiana, LLC Silver Trading Company, LLC Snell’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Sound Solutions Hearing Center Southwood Gardens St. Joseph Hospice The Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic The Robinson Film Center The Terrace of Shreveport The Waterford at Shreveport Willis Knighton Health System WK Hospice of Louisiana

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Adult Day Care Agencies (Louisiana Government)

10 Agencies (National Government) 12 Assistance 14 Assisted Living Facilities 14 Attorneys and Legal Services

16 Attractions and Entertainment

26 Hearing Care Providers

17 Disability Services

28 Help Lines

18 Eye Care Providers 20 Financial and Estate Planning 22 Funeral Homes 24 Government Services

32 Home Care Providers 33 Home Health Agencies

46 Nursing Homes 48 Organizations 49 Orthotics and Prosthetics

35 Hospitals

50 Pharmacies and Home Medical Infusion

36 Independent Living Communities

38 Medical Health Plans 39 Medicare Prescription Drug 40 Medigap

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44 Miscellaneous Businesses

34 Hospice Care Services

37 Medical Equipment and Supplies

42 Mental Health and Psychiatric Services

51 Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy 52 Senior Apartments 54 Support Groups 56 Transportation Services 58 Volunteer and Employment Opportunities

adult day care An adult day care center is a non-residential facility specializing in 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. Participation in adult day care often delays admission to assisted living facilities or nursing homes, as participants are able to remain at home with family members longer due to the added support. For participants who would otherwise stay at home alone, the social stimulation and recreational activities often improve, maintain, or delay decline of physical and cognitive function. For caregivers, adult day care centers provide respite care, enabling caregivers to work or to have a break from their care-giving responsibilities. Christus Schumpert Adult Day Center 1700 Buckner # 150 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-6400

Seniors Club Adult Day Healthcare Center 2653 Malcolm Street Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 635-0010

God’s Gift Adult Day Health Care 2753 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 629-2998

The Terrace of Shreveport 8950 East Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71115 318-798-3552 The Terrace of Shreveport offers specialized units for day and overnight stays for persons with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

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agencies (Louisiana government) The following Louisiana state agencies offer a wide variety of services, support and information for seniors. These include: • educational assistance • resources for the disabled • Medicaid • social services • mental health services • utility assistance • insurance assistance • elder abuse protection • consumer protection • veteran’s services

LA Department of Education P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064 (225) 342-0444 1-877-453-2721 www.doe.louisiana.gov • Honorary High School Diploma Available to WWII veterans that enlisted in the service before graduating high school. • College or University - Residents age 55+ who register for courses at a state college or university are tuition exempt. 50% off the cost of books. (Granted if funds appropriated by legislature.) • Technical College - Age 60+ are tuition free on space available basis. 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 and 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. 1-888-342-6207 • Medicare Savings Program – Louisiana Medicaid may help pay part of medical costs

including Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses. 1-888-544-7996 • N o n - E m e r g e n c y Transportation - For any Medicaid recipient that lacks transportation to medical care. 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 provided. 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. 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. 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. 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 dur-

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ing some portion of a day. 1-877-456-1146 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 or (225) 342-2540 www.dhh.louisiana.gov • Crisis Management Services - Care services, telephone counseling and 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, alcohol or gambling, as well as support for their families and friends. Compulsive Gambling Hotline 1-877-770-7867 • 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 process. 1-800-259-5301 Louisiana Office of Attorney General P.O. Box 94005 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 (225) 326-6079 www.ag.louisiana.gov • Consumer Protection Hotline - info about current consumer issues, tips on how to avoid consumer fraud, and submission of consumer complaints. 1-800-351-4889 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. Louisiana Workforce Commission 1001 North 23rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 342-3111 1-866-783-5567 • Providing assistance regarding career solutions, licensing guidelines, workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, job

training, labor laws, and Veterans information. Louisiana Rehabilitation Services 8225 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 925-4131 1-800-737-2958 www.dss.louisiana.gov • For the blind- 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 the deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, and speech impaired citizens. LA Department of Children and Family Services 627 North Fourth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 219-9415 or 800-256-4650; 1-888524-3578 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 low-income 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; 1-888-454-2001 www.lhfa.louisiana.gov • Low Income Assistance Program Lessens burden of 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 or 1-800-442-2511 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 fees or no payment. Louisiana Development Disabilities Council P.O. Box 3455 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3455 (225)342-6804 www.laddc.org • Disability Referral and Information - 1-800-450-8108 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 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 • Veteran Services - 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 • 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 older and is free for disabled veterans with a state park permit. 2011 Edition  The Best of Times SILVER PAGES 

agencies (National Government) There are a number of national non-profit and government agencies and associations that specialize in providing information and assisting the retired, aging and elderly and their family members on a variety of topics and concerns that can make a big difference in the individual’s quality of life. The following is just a brief listing of agencies and associations that provide a full menu of resources and support for you or someone you love. 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 Avenue Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601-7633 (312) 335-8700 1-800-272-3900 www.alz.org Info about Alzheimer’s symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, recent research, and for referrals to state and national services. AARP 601 East Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 1-800-687-2277 www.aarp.org A non-profit organization that advocates for those age 50 and older, providing a range of benefits/services.

American Bar Assn. Commis- sion on Law and Aging 740 15th Street, NW Washington DC 20005-1022 (202)662-8690 1-800-285-2221 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 1-877-262-2323 (toll free) 1-800-633-4227 (Medicare) www.cms.gov www.medicare.gov Agency within US Dept of Health and Human Services responsible for Medicare, HIPAA, and CLIA and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid. Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 (toll free) www.eldercare.gov Nationwide assistance help-

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ing elderly and caregivers locate resources. First Government 1-800-333-4636 www.usa.gov One-step access to all online federal government resources and services. MEDLINE Plus www.medlineplus.gov Up-to-date health care information from the National Library of Medicine . National Family Caregivers Association 10400 Connecticut Ave. Suite #500 Kensington, MD 20895-3944 1-800-896-3650 www.nfcacares.org Providing advocacy, support, and info for family who care for chronically ill, older, or disabled

relatives. National Institute on Aging 31 Center Drive MSC 2292 Bethesda, MD 20892-2292 (301) 496-1752 1-800-222-2225 www.nia.nih.gov Research on aging processes, disease and the special problems and needs of older people. Social Security Administration 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 1-800-772-1213 (toll free) TTY 1-800-325-0778 www.ssa.gov An independent agency of the United States that is responsible for Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement benefits, survivors benefits, disability insurance, & supplemental security income.

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assistance The following organizations assist needy seniors with a wide variety of services including assistance acquiring basic needs, education, legal issues, and tax filing.

Basic Needs Assistance

The following are local area organizations where needy senior citizens can receive assistance with food, clothing, or other direct basic needs. Aging and Disability Resource Center 1700 Buckner Street, Ste 240 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-7900 800-256-3003 A trusted place for info and counseling on all available long term care support options for seniors, disabled adults and their caregivers. 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 their efforts to care for their loved ones, and ensure that clients understand their long term care option. American Red Cross NWLA Chapter 4221 Linwood Ave. Shreveport, LA 71108 318-865-9545 www.louisianaredcross.org The nation’s premier emergency response organization to provide relief to victims of disasters and to response to emergencies in the area. Caddo Community Action Agency 4055 St. Vincent Ave Shreveport, LA 71108 318-861-4808 Offering rental and utility assistance.

Centerpoint Community Services 2121 Fairfield Shreveport, LA 71104 318-227-2100 or 211 www.centerpt.org Offers persons with source of information and links to local area social service organizations and agencies to assist in meeting basic and special needs, including housing, shelter, utility assistance, healthcare, prescriptions, food, and crisis intervention for persons in Northwest Louisiana. 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 in a manner that respects their dignity. Community Development 401 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-673-5900 www.shreveportla.gov/dept/cd Community Development 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. Martin Luther King Health Center 827 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 318-227-2912 Offers free medical services and medicines for individuals managing chronic illnesses

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Northwest Louisiana Interfaith Pharmacy 1725 Elizabeth Street Shreveport, LA 71101 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. Salvation Army 200 E. Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 318-424-3200 www. salvationarmyusa.org Salvation army provides services to meet human needs including food, shelter, and clothing without discrimination Society of St. Vincent de Paul 3500 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 71105 318-865-7807 318-349-2873 Provides emergency financial assistance, food programs, rent/mortgage assistance, and services to those in any way challenged.

The Pool of Siloam Medical Ministry 4110 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109 318-631-2212 www.poolofsiloam.org Offers medical services and medicines for those that have no other access Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) 4055 St. Vincent Ave Shreveport, LA 71108 318-861-4808 Weatherizes homes to improve heating and cooling efficiency. Reduces energy costs by improving the comfort level of household members. Volunteers of America – NLA 360 Jordan Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-2669 www.voanorthla.org Offering assistance to children, families, and seniors via programs including disability services, employment services, mental health services, veteran transitional living services, and residential services.

Educational Assistance & Resources

The following are local area institutions where senior citizens and others can receive educational assistance and guidance to improve current skills or learn new skills. Bossier Parish Community College 1701 Old Minden Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318-678-6015 www.bpcc.edu

LearningRX of Bossier City 4128 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-8004 www.learningrx.com/bossier-city LearningRx is more than tutoring. We provide intensive one-on-one training, proven to help children and adults with learning and reading difficulties, attention disorders, and dyslexia. LearningRx of Shreveport 6331 Westport Avenue, Ste B Shreveport, LA 71129 318-671-0310 www.learningrx.com/shreveport LearningRx is more than tutoring. We provide intensive one-on-one training, proven to help children and adults with learning and reading difficulties, attention disorders, and dyslexia.

Literacy Volunteers 2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, LA 71104 318-869-2411 www.shreveportliteracy.org Serving those in the community who have literacy deficiencies by offering tutoring and instruction free of charge. 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. LSUS University One University Place Shreveport, LA 71105 318-797-5000 www.lsus.edu

community centers including arts and crafts, computer classes, aerobics, sewing, dominoes, cards, dancing, bowling, ceramics, quilting, and other fun-filled activities

Legal Assistance

The following are some of the available agencies that provide free or low-cost legal assistance for needy seniors. Legal Services of North Louisiana, Inc. (Legal Aid) 720 Travis Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-222-7186 Toll Free: 800-826-9265 www.lsnl.org Provide free legal services to people below poverty guidelines with civil matters. Consultations about contracts.

Louisiana Secretary of State - Living Wills (Publications Shreve Memorial Library Divisions) 424 Texas Street P.O. Box 94125 Shreveport, LA 71101 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 318-226-5897 225-922-0309 www.shreve-lib.org www.sos.louisiana.gov/publicatons Living Wills, Cost of $20, Shreveport Parks & Recreation and $5 for Revocation. (SPAR) 7401 Jewella Northwest Louisiana Pro Bono Shreveport, LA 71108 Project 318-673-7727; 318-673-7845 401 Market St. Suite 930 www.myspar.org Shreveport, LA 71101 Offering seniors many Phone: 318-213-8300 programs at each of its area www.nwlaprobono.net

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.

Tax Filing Assistance

Some of the area locations that assist seniors in the completion and filling of income tax forms. AARP Tax Aide Locator Toll Free 1-800-227-7669 www.AARP.org/taxaide The nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service available to taxpayers with low- and moderate-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Louisiana Department of Revenue 1525 Fairfield 6th Floor Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-7505 Internal Revenue Service 1-800-829-1040 Intuit FundWare Project - Tax Filing Assistance www.taxfreedom.com Web site allows individuals to easily prepare and file their state and federal tax returns for FREE and is generally available late January.

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assisted living facilities Assisted Living Facilities are a combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care designed to respond to the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living (ADLs), but wish to remain as independent as possible for as long as is 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. An Assisted Living Facility helps residents with personal care (also called custodial care), such as: bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, grooming, getting around and medication assistance. Residences can be very different in size, appearance and the types of services offered. Each unit must have a room with a cooking device/ microwave, refrigerator and private bathroom. Assisted Living residences typically offer different levels of care at different costs. Residents may have to move to a higher level of care if the assisted living residence can no longer permanently meet their needs. Residents and/or families pay for services, although private insurance may pay for some services. Arbor and Terrace of Bossier 4770 Brandon Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-1001 Azalea Estates of Shreveport 516 E. Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-2408 Azalea Estates offers a home like atmosphere with efficiency, 1 bedroom and deluxe 1 bedroom units, 3 daily meals, weekly housekeeping, medication monitoring, assisted bathing and dressing. Small pets are welcomed. Respite suite is available.

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

Montclair Park 9100 East Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-1114

Kingsley Place of Shreveport 7110 University Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-2100 Assisted living with dementia care suites, courtyard suites, rehab and therapy services, and weekly housekeeping services. Small pets are welcomed. Scheduled transportation.

Savannah at the Oaks 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-6257 The Gables at Spring Lake 8622 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-2366 .

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature. Beautiful old people are works of art. ~ Marjorie Barston Greenbie

The Terrace of Shreveport 8950 East Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-3552 “Welcome to our Home” is the inviting greeting in our living room as patients, family members, and visitors enter our facility. We strive to be more than an assisted living facility. In addition, we offer specialized units for day and overnight stays for persons with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

attorneys  Legal Services An attorney is a member of the legal profession who is qualified and licensed to represent a client in court and provide advice on legal matters.. They are available to help families respond to the legal and financial challenges presented by long life, illness and disability. Elder law encompasses all aspects of planning for aging, illness, and incapacity. The specialization requires a practitioner to be particularly sensitive to the legal issues impacting elder clients. George H. Mills, Attorney 331 Milam Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0337 John E. Settle, Jr, Attorney 1915 Citizens Bank Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-5513

Robinson and Williams Law Firm 2210 Clovis Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-0060 They are experienced attorneys and associates who can help meet the legal services needs of their clients.

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Elder Law Attorneys Joseph R. Gilsoul and Kyle A. Moore 912 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 222-2100 www.weems-law.com They perform 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.

Remember When? Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial If you are age 50 or older and have a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer’s disease, you may be eligible to participate in this study for 20 months. Throughout the study, participants may receive the investigational drug or a placebo. All study related procedures, physical exams and laboratory services would be provided at no charge. All participants will be monitored by a medical team, including a physician, nurse and study coordinator. For more information call:

J. Gary Booker, MD At

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attractions  entertainment Shreveport and Bossier City are blessed with an abundance of attractions and a wide range of entertainment opportunities to suit virtually everyone’s interest. The area is home to a variety of museums, theatre, film, music, dance, art, historical attractions, sports teams, and gaming. River City Repertory Theatre 2829 Youree Drive, Suite 4 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 868-5888

Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet 6654 St. Vincent Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 865-9916

R. W. Norton Art Gallery 4747 Creswell Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 865-4201

Shreveport Water Works Museum 142 North Common Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-3388

American Rose Center 8877 Jefferson Paige Road Shreveport, LA 71119 (318) 938-5402

Eighth Air Force Museum 88 Shreveport Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 456-3067

Sam’s Town Casino 315 Clyde Fant Parkway Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 429-5480

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

Eldorado Casino 451 Clyde Fant Parkway Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 220-0711

Barnwell Garden & Art Center 601 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 673-7703

Gilbert and Sullivan Society 205 East Southfield Road Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 869-1429

Horseshoe Casino 711 Horseshoe Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-0711

Sci-Port – Louisiana’s Science Center/IMAX Theatre 820 Clyde Fant 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.

Louisiana State Exhibit Museum 3015 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 632-2020

Shreveport Little Theatre 812 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-4438

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

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra 619 Louisiana, Suite 400 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 227-8863

Boomtown Casino 300 Riverside Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-0711 Bossier Shreveport Mudbugs 2000 Century Tel Center Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 222-0227 Chimp Haven 13600 Chimpanzee Place Keithville, LA 71047 (318) 925-9575 DiamondJack’s Casino 711 DiamondJack’s Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 678-7777 East Bank Theatre 630 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-8310

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

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Shreveport Opera 212 Texas, Suite 101 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 227-9503

Shreveport Sports Baseball 2901 Pershing Blvd Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 636-5555 Spring Street 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 The Robinson Film Center 617 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-9090 www.robinsonfilmcenter.com The Robinson Film Center is a not-for-profit arts organization with the mission to provide a venue for independent, international, and classic cinema while serving as a resource for film production and media education. Every month, the center hosts a Silver Screenings Event with a classic movie and a seated luncheon in Abbey Singer’s Bistro beginning at 10:30 am. Film screenings begin around 5:00 pm on weekdays and around noon on weekends.

Disability Services The following organizations and agencies offer those with disabilities the tools and support services necessary to participate fully in their environment. They work closely with clients to develop self-awareness and independence, learn self-advocacy, and create a network of resources. Allsup 300 Allsup Place Belleville, IL 62223 (800) 279-4357 www.allsup.com Allsup is a premier provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation and Medicare plan selection services. We offer a free, noobligation disability eligibility screening. Betty & Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center Of Louisiana 601 Jordan St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-425-7781 www.deafactioncenter.org The Deaf Action Center has partnered with the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf to loan hearing and speech equipment without fees to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled. Also available: interpreting services, video relay services, and sign language classes. They test and certify interpreters on many different levels.

Hear Now –LSU Health Sciences Center ENT Clinic 1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71103 318-675-6262 www.lsuhscshreveport.edu Hearing Aids – LA Rehab Services 1525 Fairfield #708 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-7155 www.dss.louisiana.gov Hearing Units (State Disability Determination) 2920 Knight Street Shreveport, LA 71105 318-869-6576 www.dss.louisiana.gov

that connects individuals with disabilities and older persons to the Assistive Technology (AT) that enables independence in employment, school, and community living.

New Horizons Independent Living Center 8508 Line Avenue, Suite D Shreveport, LA 71106 318-671-8131 www.nhilc.org A non-profit, non-residential Mollie Webb Speech & Hearing facility that offers info, referral, peer counseling, & skills Clinic training. Services include 3735 Blair St. assistive technology, transportaShreveport, LA 71103 tion, mental health counseling, 318-632-2015 attendant training program, The center offers hearing and attendant services to people testing services for people of with disabilities. They provide all ages, hearing aid evaluation, support for people with disselection, fitting, and manageabilities who are considering ment; hearing aid dispensing; transitioning from a nursing and therapy for hearing-imhome or other institution. paired individuals.

Louisiana Association for the Blind 1750 Claiborne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-635-6471 www.lablind.com Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) 820 Jordan Suite 120 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-841-1548 www.latan.org A nonprofit organization

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eye care providers The 3 main types of eye care professionals are ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. • Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who are licensed by the state to practice medicine and to perform surgery. They can deliver total eye care, including performing a complete eye examination, prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, diagnosing and treating eye diseases, and performing surgery. • Optometrists are eye-care providers who have attended college, completed four years of training at an optometry school, and are licensed by the state to practice optometry. They can perform an eye examination and can determine the presence of vision-related problems. They can also prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. • Opticians are trained in filling prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Dr. Au Eye Clinic 2539 Viking Drive, #103 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-3399

Duncan Optical Dispensary 4843 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 869-3488

Bossier Eye Institute 2300 Hospital Drive, #140 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-2020

Dr. Bryan Vekovius 450 Ashley Ridge Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 675-3733 www.drveko.com Dr. Vekovius is an expert in aesthetics and treatment of diseases and syndromes involving the eye and eyelid, tearing system, and the optic nerve. He is considered an expert in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery having performed close to two thousand procedures over the past five years on the eyelid alone.

Bossier Family Eye Care 927 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-0302 David Raines Community Center 1625 David Raines Road Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 425-2252

You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old. ~ George Burns

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Highland Clinic Ophthalmology 471 Ashley Ridge Dr., #100 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 795-4770

Dr. Sam Silverblatt 1803 East 70th Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-4000

Lusk Eye Specialists 451 Ashley Ridge Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 222-5555

Shreveport Eye Clinic 471 Ashley Ridge Dr. # 300 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-4009

Pierremont Eye Institute 7607 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3937

WK Eye Institute 2611 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-2020

Red River Eye Center 2400 Hospital Drive, # 100 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212-7860

Vitreo Retinal Associates 836 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 222-8421

Regional Retina 7330 Fern Ave., # 702 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-6699

Vision Source 136 Shelley Drive Longview, TX 75701 (800) 243-2020

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Financial  estate Planning services A financial consultant typically prepares financial plans for his/her clients. Services can vary. Some financial planners assess every aspect of an individual’s financial life - including saving, investments, insurance, taxes, retirement, and estate planning - and help develop a detailed strategy or financial plan for meeting financial goals. Estate planning involves assets and the various forms of ownership and title that those assets may take. Through estate planning, individuals can determine how and by whom assets will be managed for your benefit during your lifetime if you ever become unable to manage them yourself; when and under what circumstances it makes sense to distribute your assets during your lifetime, how and to whom your assets will be distributed after your death, how and by whom your personal care will be managed and how health care decisions will be made during your lifetime if you become unable to care for yourself. Argent Financial Group 333 Texas Street, Suite 699 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 673-1920 www.argentmoney.com Argent Financial Group is a diversified financial services entity providing a full array of products and services. Personal service with each of their clients is their tradition and strength. Cornerstone Financial Services, LLC 910 Pierremont, Suite 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-8607 Medicare and senior market products in addition to life, health, long-term care and critical illness insurance. Evans Financial Group 7600 Fern Ave., Bldg 1200 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 629-4852 Executive Financial Group 8848 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 795-0660

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

JPJ Investments 3201 Dee Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 222-8999

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

R. Keith Jones Financial Group 901 Pierremont Rd, #410 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-0096

George H. Mills, Attorney 331 Milam Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0337 Horton Financial Services 120 North Hardwick Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 222-8600 John E. Settle, Jr, Attorney 1915 Citizens Bank Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-5513 IM Financial 1945 East 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 629-1170

McDaniel Financial – The Retirement Specialists 2001 East 70th, Suite 407 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-9022 Robinson and Williams Law Firm 2210 Clovis Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-0060 www.robinson-williams.com They are experienced attorneys and associates who can help meet the legal services needs of their clients. 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 The Elder Law Attorneys Joseph R. Gilsoul and Kyle A. Moore 912 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 222-2100 www.weems-law.com They perform 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. Williams Financial Advisors 6245 Youree Dr., Suite 180 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-1112

An older gentleman went to his doctor complaining of problems of pain and immobility in one of his legs. After checking him out the doctor stated that he felt it was just evidence of old age “Can’t be!” said the patient. “Why?” asked the Doc. “Well the other leg works fine and it’s the same age.” 20

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Brock’s Collision Centers doesn’t just provide top-rated repairs; they also offer the best in customer service. With highly-skilled technicians, trained in repairs for all makes and models of automobiles, Brock’s can assure customers the most timely and accurate assessment, as well as the highest quality workmanship. All work done at Brock’s is guaranteed to ensure our customers the highest level of satisfaction. Plus, with more than 33 years of providing the Shreveport-Bossier City area with collision repairs, Brock’s has developed relationships with every insurance provider, which is vital in assisting customers to file their claims. Brock’s also offers 24-hour towing service, and can assist in providing customers alternative transportation while their automobile is being repaired. And with three convenient locations, you will find this advanced technology and high level of service located just around the corner. So the next time you need car repairs, no matter what automobile you drive, or insurance you have, for the most convenient and highest level of service call Brock’s.

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funeral homes When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends are often confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral - all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional duress. What kind of funeral should it be? What funeral provider should you use? Should you bury or cremate the body, or donate it to science? What are you legally required to buy? What other arrangements should you plan? And, as callous as it may sound, how much is it all going to cost? There is an increasing trend toward pre-need planning - when people make funeral arrangements in advance. Funeral homes arrange services in accordance with the wishes of the family and the deceased. The funeral home takes care of the necessary paperwork, permits, and other details, such as making arrangements with the cemetery, and providing obituaries to the news media. All Faith Funeral Home 611 S. Pine Street Vivian, LA 71082 (318) 375-5885

Foreman’s Funeral Service 6504 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 632-0370

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

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

Benevolent Funeral Home 1624 Milam Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-1627

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

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

Gorsulowsky Funeral Home 1107 S. Pine Street Vivian, LA 71082 (318) 375-3339

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

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

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Louisiana Funeral and Cremation Care 3903 Meriwether Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 688-5509

Funeral Homes, Crematorium and Cemeteries is dedicated to providing the compassionate care families need when a loved one dies.

Osborn Funeral Home 3631 Southern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 865-8426

Rose-Neath Funeral Homes 2500 Southside Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 687-1256 www.rose-neath.com Family-owned Rose-Neath Funeral Homes and Cemeteries is dedicated to providing the compassionate care families need when a loved one dies.

Rose-Neath Funeral Homes 1815 Marshall Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0348 www.rose-neath.com Family-owned Rose-Neath Funeral Homes, Crematorium and Cemeteries is dedicated to providing the compassionate care families need when a loved one dies. Rose-Neath Funeral Homes 2201 Airline Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-2543 www.rose-neath.com Family-owned Rose-Neath

Williams Funeral Home 1104 Pierre Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-6169 Winnfield Funeral Home 3701 Hollywood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 631-0203

ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS – JOSEPH R. GILSOUL & KYLE A. MOORE

Do You Have a Plan?

Joe and Kyle will work with you to develop a plan for your family’s specific needs. We perform a full spectrum of services, considering all options to develop an effective, flexible, and protective plan. • Specialized estate planning – Make the best use of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and LLCs to protect you and your family. Also, implement strategies to protect you from unscrupulous persons or even yourself as your competence declines. • Long-term care planning – Explore all options and develop a plan to qualify you for Medicaid and/or VA Aid and Attendance benefits (for qualifying veterans and their spouses), while protecting assets to supplement your care above the basic level provided by governmental programs. Develop a life care plan with our client care coordinator, Vickie Rech, to coordinate your long term care.

•S pecial needs planning – Protect inheritances or settlements received by persons with disabilities that would otherwise simply replace government benefits. • Successions – Assist heirs with transfer of assets from the estate of the decedent. Litigate contested claims.

Call today to schedule an appointment.

318-222-2100 ($300 for initial consultation fee)

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government services City of Bossier

Animal Control Billing Permits and Inspections Bossier City – Main Number Bossier Clean City Committee Community Development Community Oriented Policing Community Property Standards Fire Department - Emergency Fire Prevention Bureau Non – Emergencies Mayors Office – The Mayor Metropolitan Planning Commission Parking Tickets and Traffic Fines Parks and Recreation Police Department - Emergency Non Emergency Crime Stoppers Public Works Sewer Repairs Street Department Water Bills

318-741-8499 318-741-8985 318-741-8500 381-741-8409 318-741-8560 318-741-8352 318-741-8578 911 318-741-8704 318-741-8700 318-741-8501 318-741-8824 318-741-8835 318-741-8463 911 318-741-8611 318-424-4100 318-741-8402 318-741-8466 318-741-8402 318-741-8757

City of Shreveport Citizen & Neighborhood Assistance City of Shreveport Community Development Community Support Program Council Offices Fraud Hotline Mayors Office - Citizen Concerns Mayors Office - The Mayor Neighborhood Assistance Team: Area 1 (North) Area 2 (East) Area 3 (West) Area 4 (South) Office Of Environmental Affairs

318-673-5669 318-673-5463 318-673-5900 318-865-1422 318-673-5262 318-222-5698 318-673-5013 318-673-5050 318-673-6936 318-673-7397 318-673-7359 318-673-7399 318-673-7660

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Parking Tickets Police Department - Emergency Police Department - Non-Emergency Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) Public Works – Emergency Assistance Shreveport/Bossier Community Renewal Shreveport Fire Dept.- Emergency Fire Prevention Bureau Non-Emergencies Shreveport Police - Crime Stoppers Forgery & Fraud Unit Non-Emergencies Transportation (SPORTRAN) Water Bills Water OFF and ON Meter Services Weed & Seed Area 2 (Olive St.) Weed & Seed Area 3 (Midway St.) Zoning Enforcement

318-222-0290 911 318-673-2583 318-673-7727 318-673-7600 318-425-3222 911 318-673-6740 318-673-6650 318-673-7000 318-673-6985 318-673-7300 318-673-7425 318-673-5510 318-673-7626 318-673-7390 318-673-7357 318-673-6440

Bossier Parish Animal/Rat Control Bossier Community Service Bossier Parish Civil Department Bossier Parish Clerk of Court Bossier Parish Fire District Bossier Parish Health Unit Bossier Parish Police Jury Bossier Parish Registrar of Voters Bossier Parish Sheriff Substation Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office Bossier Parish Tax Assessor Social Services Needs and Information South Bossier Parish Fire District

318-965-3752 318-747-1045 318-965-2368 318-965-2336 318-949-9440 318-741-7314 318-965-2329 318-965-2301 318-747-8600 318-965-2203 318-965-2213 211 318-987-2555

Caddo Parish Animal/Rat Control Caddo Community Action Agency

318-226-6624 318-861-4808

Caddo Parish Commission Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office Caddo Parish Fire: District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 Caddo Parish Food Stamp Office Caddo Parish Health Unit Caddo Parish Office of Vital Records Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Department of Motor Vehicles Driver’s License Bureau Mosquito Control Social Services Needs and Information

318-226-6596 318-226-6881 318-929-3575 318-425-2712 318-938-5290 318-925-2200 318-797-4111 318-925-8791 318-995-7114 318-375-3233 318-861-9210 318-676-7600 318-676-5223 318-676-5201 318-675-2170 318-676-7512 318-676-5858 318-226-6628 211

State of Louisiana Commissioner of Public Service Consumer Credit Complaints Dept of Housing & Urban Development Do Not Call Program Elderly Protective Services Group Benefits Office Justice Dept. - Attorney General LA Dept. of Health & Hospitals Home & Community Based Waivers Toll Free Office of Mental Health LA Dept. of Insurance (Toll Free) LA Dept. of Justice Consumer Protection Toll Free LA Dept. of Motor Vehicles LA Dept. of Revenue Taxpayer Assistance Program LA Dept. of Trans. and Development LA Housing Finance Agency LA Office of the Governor Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Disability Affairs Office of Elderly Affairs LA State Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities Medicare Beneficiary Hotline Mental Health Advocacy Service Mental Health Office NW Reg. Center For Addictive Disorders Office For Citizens With Developmental Disabilities Office Of Elderly Affairs

318-676-7464 888-525-9414 318-676-3440 800-256-2397 318-676-5200 318-676-7026 318-227-3790 318-741-2700 800-660-0488 225-342-5774 800-259-5300 225-339-5191 800-351-4889 318-676-5858 225-219-2448 225-379-1100 888-454-2001 225-922-0500 225-219-7550 225-342-7100 800-922-3425 800-433-4958 318-676-7332 318-676-5111 318-632-2040 318-741-7455 318-676-5200

Office Of Family Support Public Health Office State Police Office Representative (Dist 1) James Morris Representative (Dist 2) Roy Burrell Representative (Dist 3) Barbara Norton Representative (Dist 4) Patrick Williams Representative (Dist 5) Alan Seabaugh Representative (Dist 6) Thomas Carmody Representative (Dist 7) Richard Burford Representative (Dist 8) Jane Smith Representative (Dist 9) Henry Burns Representative (Dist 10) Jean Doerge Senator (District 36) Robert Adley Senator (District 37) Buddy Shaw Senator (District 38) Sherri S. Cheek Senator (District 39) Lydia P. Jackson Taxpayer Assistance Veterans Affairs Office

318-676-7600 318-676-7470 318-747-7411 318-995-6852 318-676-7137 318-632-5887 318-676-5990 318-676-7990 318-862-9956 318-925-9588 318-741-2825 318-949-2463 318-371-3092 318-965-1755 318-861-5941 318-687-4820 318-676-7029 318-676-7500 318-676-7540

U. S. Government 1-800 FED-INFO Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Health & Human Resources Housing - FHA Housing Counseling Local HUD-FHA General Information Medicare Part B Information Postal Service Shreveport Vet Center Social Security Administration U.S. Congressman - John Fleming U.S. Senator - David Vitter U.S. Senator - Mary Landrieu United States Railroad Retirement Veterans Administration Medical Center Veterans Affairs/Benefits Information

1-800-333-4636 318-676-3343 318-676-3850 318-676-3401 800-358-6216 318-676-3385 800-462-9666 800-275-8777 318-861-1776 318-676-3173 318-798-2254 318-861-0437 318-676-3085 318-676-3022 318-221-8411 800-827-1000

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hearing care providers The following professional evaluate and treat of hearing loss. • An otolaryngologist is an ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT). ENTs are medical doctors that have specialized in problems of the ear, nose, and throat. • Audiologists have master’s or doctorate degrees in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of hearing loss. In addition to treating hearing loss through hearing aids, audiologists identify and refer any conditions that require treatment by an ENT. The physician will often use the hearing test results to assist in diagnosing and treating ear conditions. • 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 www.audibel.com Family owned business since 1979. Free hearing test in home, office or nursing home. 30 day trial before you buy. ABBB accredited business. Beltone Hearing 1701 Old Minden Road Suite 17F Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 629-4188

Better Hearing Systems 2207 California, Suite 6A Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-9191 www.betterhearingsystemsla.com Our licensed audiologist remains current with all the hearing aids available so you can receive the technology specific to your needs, whether you need a baseline to monitor hearing, hearing aids, or anything in between. Bossier Hearing Aid Center 2211 Shed Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (800)284-0995 David Raines Community Health Center 1625 David Raines Rd Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 425-2252

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Ear, Nose and Throat Center 8575 Fern Ave, #103 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-0759 www.entcenter.md The Ear, Nose & Throat Center, AMC specializes in sinus and allergy problems, hearing disorders, ear surgery, head and neck surgery, and hearing aids and hearing tests.

Highland Clinic Audiological Services 1455 East Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-4442

Ear, Nose and Throat Center 2121 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 226-9441 www.entcenter.md The Ear, Nose & Throat Center, AMC specializes in sinus and allergy problems, hearing disorders, ear surgery, head and neck surgery, and hearing aids and hearing tests.

Shreve Hearing Aid Service 1810 East 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-7733

Jones Audiology 7020 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-3311 Miracle Ear 2121 Airline Drive, #600 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-3525

Sound Solutions Hearing Center 5737 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 219-4155 We have helped thousands of patients with their hearing health care needs. Hearing loss not only affects your quality of life, but the others around you.

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(SHV denotes Shreveport; BC denotes 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 • information to Crimestoppers - 673-7000 SHV; 424-4100 BC • junk cars or other debris on property 673-7390 SHV; 741-9095 BC • electric service problems - 888-218-3919 • garbage collection problems - 673-6369 SHV; 741-8461 BC • high grass or weeds on property - 673-7390 SHV; 741-9095 BC • local telephone problems - 877-737-2478 • natural gas leaks or gas problems - 800-551-8261 • potential fire hazard situation - 673-6740 SHV; 741-8703 BC • potential zoning violation - 673-6440 SHV; 741-8703 BC • street sign or traffic signal problems 673-6181 SHV; 741-8411 BC • unsafe structure on property - 673-7390 SHV; 741-9095 BC • stray or noisy animals - 226-6624 SHV; 741-8499 BC • water or sewer leaks - 673-7600 SHV; 741-8466 BC Seeking information about: • citizen or neighborhood assistance 673-5669 SHV; 741-8352 BC

• home ramps for disabled 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 for home or business 673-6100 SHV; 741-8571 BC • parking ticket information - 222-0290 SHV; 741-8687 BC • recycling information - 673-6268 SHV; 741-8409 BC

Parish Services

(C denotes Caddo parish; B denotes Bossier parish) Reporting: • animal/rat problems - 226-6624 C; 965-3752 B • civil & criminal situations - 675-2170 C; 965-2203 B • elderly abuse or neglect - 676-5200 • mosquito problems - 226-6627 • nursing home problem - 632-2090 C; 632-2090 B • property tax problem - 681-0638 C; 965-3400 B Seeking information about: • accessing needed social services - 211 C; 227-2100 B • assistance for an elderly crime victim 681-0871 C; 965-2203 B • assistance with transportation needs 632-2090 C; 741-8302 B • death investigation - 226-6881 C; 742-0579 B • driver’s license - 676-7512 C; 741-7135 B • 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 - 632-2183 C; 741-8302 B • public health issues - 676-5222 C; 741-7314 B • vehicle registration - 767-5857 • vital and birth records - 676-5201 C; 965-2336 B • voter registration - 226-6891 C; 965-2301 B

Louisiana Services

Reporting: • concerns or problems with a licensed health care provider 318-862-9899; 800-256-3068 (toll-free) • concerns to Governor of Louisiana 225-342-0991; 800-256-7777 (toll-free) • consumer complaints - 800-351-4889 (toll-free) • forest fires - 800-242-3473 (toll-free) • future digging on property (Call Before you Dig) 800-272-3020 (toll-free); 225-275-3700 • insurance policy problems or complaints 800-259-5300 • public utility company problems 318-676-7464; 800-256-2412 (toll-free) • quality of care problems in a health care facility 800-433-4958 (toll-free) • railroad crossing problems 800-232-0144 (toll-free); 800-453-2530 (toll-free)

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• suspected fraud & abuse 800-477-8477 (toll-free); 800-488-2917 (toll-free) • toxic or oil spills - 800-424-8802 (toll-free) Seeking information about: • assistance for a chronically developmentally disabled person - 318-741-7455; 800-862-1409 (toll-free) • assistance for a Louisiana veteran 318-677-7540; 800-827-1000 (toll-free) • assistance in filing a state income tax return 318-676-7500; 800-829-3071 (toll-free) • assistance while traveling on highways 318-741-7411; 800-259-4929 (toll-free) • boat registration - 318-676-7594; 318-371-3050 • disability determinations 318-869-6400; 800-256-2266 (tollfree) • Elderly Medicaid Waiver assistance & LT-PCS 800-660-0488 (toll-free); 866-229-5222 (toll-free) • fishing and hunting license 800-344-9453 (toll-free); 888-765-2602 (toll-free) • insurance comparison information and guides 800-259-5301 (toll-free) • Louisiana tourism - 318-938-5613 • mental health services 318-676-5111; 866-416-5370 (toll-free) • reducing telemarketing calls to home phone numbers 800-676-0773 (toll-free) • senior services - 225-342-7100

Federal Government Services

Reporting: • concerns to the President of The United States 202-456-1111; 202-456-1414 • concerns to US House Representative John Fleming 318-798-2254; 202-225-2777 • concerns to US Senator Mary Landrieu 318-676-3085; 202-224-5824 • concerns to US Senator David Vitter 318-861-0437; 202-224-4623 • discrimination & employment issues - 800-669-4000 (toll-free) • mail service problems/concerns 318-677-2235; 800-275-8777 (toll-free) • problems to Food and Drug Administration - 318-676-3343 • tips on suspected terrorists - 318-221-8439; 504-816-3000 Seeking information about: • Barksdale Retirees Benefits - 318-456-5976 • completing federal income tax forms - 800-829-1040 (toll-free) • Federal Government services - 800-688-9889 (toll-free) • Federal Housing Information 318-676-3385; 800-358-6216 (toll-free) • Medicare B Claims - 800-462-9666 (toll-free) • Medicare benefits 800-633-4227 (toll-free); 800-932-7644 (toll-free) • Medicare Savings Programs 318-862-9862; 888-544-7996 (toll-free)

• national & local weather forecasts - 318-635-7575; 318-631-3669 • obtaining a US Passport - 318-677-2216; 504-670-2416 • railroad retirement benefits 318-676-3022; 800-724-5995 (toll-free)

• reducing telemarketing calls to home telephone numbers

888-382-1222 (toll-free) • Social Security Benefits 318-676-3209; 800-772-1213 (toll-free) • SSA Hearings & Appeals - 318-676-3850 • Veterans Benefits - 318-676-7540; 800-827-1000 (toll-free)

Miscellaneous

Reporting: • cable television service problems - 318-213-4130; 318-747-1688 • comments or suggestions to The Best of Times - 318-636-5510 • consumer and business complaints - 318-222-7575 • obscene or harassing telephone calls - 318-557-6222 • problems with daily newspaper delivery 318-459-3322; 318-747-7900 • product safety issues - 800-638-2772 (toll-free) • suspected domestic violence situation 888-411-1333 (toll-free); 800-799-7233 (toll-free) • suspected drug & narcotic problems 318-677-8862; 800-662-4357 (toll-free) • suspected gambling problems - 877-770-7867 Seeking information about: • Alcoholics Anonymous - 318-865-2171; 800-729-6686 (toll-free) • area tourism and events 318-222-9391; 800-551-8682 (toll-free) • donating furniture, clothing, and other items 318-424-3200; 318-869-2571 • Foster grandparent volunteer program - 318-676-5186 • free legal assistance - 318-222-7186; 800-960-9109 • free or low cost legal representation - 318-221-2205 • local volunteer opportunities - 318-632-2112 • locating senior housing, meals, transportation, home health, etc. 800-677-1116 (toll-free) • obtaining flu/pneumonia shots - 318-865-9545 • poisoning information or assistance - 800-256-9822 • senior advocacy concerns - 318-227-6186; 800-960-7705 (toll-free) • senior services – 318-676-7900 or 800-256-3003 2011 Edition  The Best of Times SILVER PAGES 

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Standing Tall: What Women Need to Know about Spinal Fractures When you think of women’s health issues, spinal fractures probably don’t come to mind. But they should. These common fractures can not only be disfiguring, but deadly. Spinal fractures are the most common osteoporotic fracture; over 900,000 spinal fractures occur every year in the United States alone, according to industry estimates and research. They occur more often than hip fractures in any one year. They also increase the risk of death. Unlike a hip fracture, the risk of death following a spinal fracture (link to: http://www.spinalfracture.com) continues to increase progressively, so it is important to treat spinal fractures soon after they occur. Sadly, only about one third of these fractures ever receive medical attention. The main cause of spinal fractures is osteoporosis, which silently robs you of the density in your vertebrae — bones we often take for granted. Think of the vertebrae in your spine as a stack of square building blocks with mesh interiors. Osteoporosis causes the mesh architecture inside the blocks to deteriorate, eventually causing micro-fractures. As micro-fractures accumulate, the blocks become weaker and less able to resist the stresses we expect them to handle. Many times, what seems like very minor stress can cause fractures and the vertebrae to collapse, which causes the vertebrae to become compressed. You may notice you are getting shorter, and gradually you will notice a curving forward of your spine. This is called kyphosis. Besides loss of height, some other changes occurring in your body might be due to spinal fractures. Do your clothes not quite fit right? Are you developing a “tummy” that you never had? Do you eat less because you get full so fast? Are you short of breath from small exertions? With spinal fractures, what was once a nice sturdy compartment for your internal organs gradually becomes smaller and smaller, compressing your stomach, lungs and digestive tract. The compression keeps your lungs from expanding fully, makes your heart work harder and your entire digestive track is pushed forward between your ribs and hips. Spinal fractures can occur spontaneously or from the minimal stress of day-to-day activities. Sometimes there is no pain and the fracture goes unnoticed, but sometimes there is extreme pain. For Marian Williams, 80, of Salem, Va., it was both spontaneous and very painful. As she was walking down the stairs in her home, “It felt like something slipped in my back. It started hurting right away, and the pain quickly became unbearable. I couldn’t do anything. Even when I was lying down or sitting down, it hurt,” she said. “It hurt to move. It hurt to

breathe. I never had pain like that before. It was excruciating.” Marian was admitted to the hospital and referred to Dr. Van Lewis, a neuroradiologist in nearby Roanoke, who recommended a minimally invasive surgery known as KYPHON (R) Balloon Kyphoplasty. During this procedure, two tiny incisions are made in the back and balloons are inserted through small tubes into the fractured bone. The balloons are then carefully inflated in an attempt to raise the collapsed bone. The balloons are then removed, creating cavities in the bone that are filled with bone cement. A clinical study has shown that those who undergo this procedure experience improved quality of life, faster back pain relief and quicker return of physical function than patients who opt for non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy or pain medication. The benefits were sustained on average throughout 12 months. While spinal fractures may be associated with mortality, no data exists currently to show that KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty improves the mortality rate. The complication rate with KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty has been demonstrated to be low. There are risks associated with the procedure (e.g., cement leakage), including serious complications, and though rare, some of which may be fatal. This procedure is not for everyone. A prescription is required. Please consult your physician for a complete list of indications, contraindications, benefits, and risks. Only you and your physician can determine whether this procedure is right for you. Three days after being admitted to the hospital, Marian was treated with balloon kyphoplasty. “When I woke up from the surgery, they took me back to my room and told me to lie flat for two hours ... the excruciating pain was gone,” Marian said. Marian no longer has excruciating back pain and is back to her regular activities, which include lifting light weights, using the weight machines and taking low-impact aerobic classes at her gym three times a week. For a free, informational packet on KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty, potential patients and physicians can call [phone number to be inserted here]. More information about spinal fractures can be found on the Internet at www.spinalfracture.com (link to: http://www.spinalfracture. com/) or www.kyphon.com. (link to: http://www.kyphon.com/us/home. aspx) or by writing to Medtronic, Inc., 1221 Crossman Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, 94089. KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty incorporates technology developed by Dr. Gary K. Michelson.

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home care providers Home care providers or private duty care providers are companies that provide home care aides, companion care, homemaker services, assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, etc.) in the client’s place of residence (i.e. home, family member’s home, apartment, 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 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. The most common methods for covering the cost of private duty home care is through long term care insurance benefits, out of pocket/private payments, and some Medicaid or other governmental programs.

Bluebird Paramedical Register Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-2224

Elder Kare, LLC 9051 Mansfield Road, Ste C Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 469-1711 Elite Health Solutions, LLC 7591 Fern Ave., Suite 1601 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 213-5483

Comfort Keepers 910 Pierremont Road Suite 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 934-0090 www.comfortkeepers.com Helping seniors live happy, health lives in the comfort of their own homes by providing quality, compassionate care and safety technology solutions to preserve independence and contribute to a better life.

Entrum Care, Inc. 6235 Hwy 157 South Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 949-1828 (866) 949-1828 Family Care Services 7623 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 671-1799 www.familycareservices.net Since 1993, catering to the needs of others, providing

All About Care Home Services 2529 East 70th St., Suite 306 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-2100

And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. ~Abraham Lincoln

companionship, understanding & experienced care. Compassionate, well-trained caretakers provide you or your loved one with the very best care to help you live with the dignity and pride that you deserve. Home Assistance Services 2533 Bert Kouns, Ste 119 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 682-8182 www.homeassistanceservices.com Since 1987, we have been providing high quality, friendly, honest and compassionate care by qualified a direct service workers to encourage individuals to extend a near normal life style and hold on to their independence; to give daily living assistance in order to sustain their health and safety; and to provide peace of mind to the family members in need of respite services. Interim Healthcare Staffing 2323 Old Minden Rd, Ste 500 Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 741-3776 ResCare Home Care Services 820 Jordan, Suite 390 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 678-1890 www.rescarehomecare.com Professional caregivers for home care or facility – provide personal care, homemaking, meals, transportation and more. Respect and Care at home.

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New Horizons Independent Living Center 8508 Line Avenue, Suite D Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 671-8131 www.nhilc.org 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. Northwest LA INCS, LLC 4111 Metro Drive Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 636-0390 Prudhomme’s Paramedical Register 4534 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 747-7500 Seniors’ Club PCA Care 2653 Malcolm Street Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 635-0010 Southland Home Health of Shreveport 9301 Wallace Lake Road Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 683-1190

home health agencies Home health agencies are licensed to provide care in a patient’s place of residence. Such care must be prescribed by the patient’s attending physician as part of a written plan of care and the patient must be generally homebound. Home health agencies are certified by Medicare and Medicaid to provide care services that may be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. Some home health agencies provide services to patients within a certain geographic coverage area. 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. Ark-La-Tex Home Health 2090 Stockwell Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-6180 Christus Home Care 1700 Buckner, Ste 200 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-7200 Gentiva Health Services 920 Pierremont, Ste 520 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 865-8865 LA HomeCare of Shreveport 920 Pierremont, Ste 220 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 219-9549 Medistar Home Health 2103 Old Minden Rd, Suite A Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 742-4026 www.medistarhomehealth.com One of the largest home

health agencies in Louisiana providing nurses, therapists, aides, and social workers, including wound care specialists and IV therapy. Recognized as HomeCare EliteTM Top 500 (nationwide). National Homecare Services 3007 Knight Street, Suite 200 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 221-8799 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

Southland Home Health of Shreveport 9301 Wallace Lake Rd. Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 683-1190

United Home Health Care of Shreveport 9400 Village Green Drive Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-7777

STAT Home Health 820 Jordan, Suite 110 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-5365

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 provided are a medical social worker and certified nursing assistants.

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

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hospice CARE SERVICES Hospice Care is a method of caring for the terminally ill that helps provide comfort and support to both patients and their family members when an illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. Hospice care addresses all of the symptoms of a disease, with a special emphasis on controlling the patient’s pain and discomfort. Hospice care neither prolongs life nor hastens death. The primary goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of a patient’s last days by offering comfort and dignity. 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, depending on the individual patient and family needs. 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 six months or less to live based on medical knowledge about the normal course of a specific illness. Agape Hospice 806 Brook Hollow Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 861-2150

Harmony Life Hospice 2529 East 70th, #306 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318)798-5775

emotional and spiritual support. Patients are referred to our program by his/her attending physician, family or friends.

Christus Schumpert Hospice and Grace Home One St. Mary Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-4605

Hospice of Shreveport/Bossier 3829 Gilbert Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 865-7177

Odyssey Hospice 8508 Line Ave., Suite 6A Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 868-8788 www.odyshealth.com Odyssey Hospice serves our customers by being responsive, innovative, and by improving the quality of life. We serve all people during the end of life’s journey. SouthernCare Hospice 2924 Knight St.,#324 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 227-9160 St. Joseph Hospice 688 Jordan Shreveport LA 71101 (318) 222-8723 www.stjosephhospice.com

Circle of Life Hospice, Inc. 920 East 70th Street, Ste B Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 869-4012 www.circleoflifehospiceinc.com Circle of Life Hospice provides a team of doctors, nurses, CNAs, chaplains, social workers, bereavement staff and volunteers for terminally ill patients and their families during end of life care.

Jordan’s Crossing Hospice 624 Travis St., Suite 700 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 631-6789 LifePath Hospice Care Services 8720 Quimper Place Suite 100 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 222-5711 www.lifepathhospicecare.com LifePath Hospice provides care for patients who need pain relief and management of physical symptoms, as well as

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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 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd 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 Hospitals vary widely in the services they offer and therefore, in the departments they have. The different types of hospitals include: • 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 immediate and urgent threats to health. A general hospital is usually a major health care facility with large numbers of beds for intensive care and long-term care; and specialized facilities for surgery, childbirth, bioassay laboratories, etc. • Specialized hospitals include rehabilitation hospitals, children’s hospitals, geriatric hospitals, veteran’s hospitals, and hospitals for dealing with specific medical needs such as psychiatric problems, certain disease categories, and so forth.

Brentwood Hospital 1006 Highland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 678-7500 www.brentwoodbehavioral.com Brentwood Hospital helps individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Christus Schumpert One St. Mary Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-4500 Christus Schumpert Highland Hospital 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 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 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 Physicians Behavioral Hospital 2025 Desoto Street Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 550-0520 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 Red River Behavioral Center 2800 Melrose Avenue. Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-2033 www.redriverbehavioral.com Red River Behavioral Center specializes in the treatment of emotional and behavioral disturbances in the older adult population. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals are specially trained to diagnosis these disturbances and prescribe individualized treatment plans on inpatient or outpatient basis. Stonewall Hospital 960 Hwy 171 Stonewall, LA 71078 (318) 925-6660 Willis Knighton Medical Center North 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 US.

Willis Knighton Medical Center - Bossier 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 Medical Center - South Shreveport 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. Willis Knighton Medical Center -Pierremont 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.

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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 of independent living facilities are maintenance free living, socialization opportunities and numerous activities including arts and crafts, exercise classes, live entertainment, movies, games, and outings. 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, however residents are permitted to bring in outside services of their choice. Neither long term care insurance nor federal / state assistance living programs will cover the costs of living. Glen Stiles Apartments 403 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-6810 Glenview Gardens Retirement Community 4828 Medical Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 746-0470

Live Oak Retirement Community 600 East Flournoy Lucas Rd Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-2000 www.theoaksofla.com Continuing care retirement community, multifaith, serving seniors since 1982. Offering studios, small and large one bedrooms and two bedrooms.

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE Need help with your Medicare Supplement Choices? We can help. Cornerstone Financial Services, LLC 910 Pierremont Rd., Ste. 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 318.861.8607 office 318.272.2190 cell

Summerfield Estates 9133 Baird Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-9525 The Gables at Spring Lake 8622 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-2366 The Tower at The Oaks 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-6257 www.theoaksofla.com The Tower at The Oaks is part of The Oaks of Louisiana, a campus dedicated to providing senior adults with options for living well and offers 125 residences for active senior adults in a variety of floor plans and sizes with additional amenities to support a carefree lifestyle, including covered parking. The Waterford at Shreveport 2222 East Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-3300 www.waterfordatshreveport.com The Waterford at Shreveport offers ten floor plans, 3 full meals a day in a beautifully appointed dining room, weekly housekeeping and linen service, complimentary transportation, full social and recreational programs, 24 hour emergency call system, and 24 hour staffing.

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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. These community-based businesses keep patients mobile and productive by providing ambulatory aids. Respiratory care suppliers help patients breathe easier by providing oxygen equipment and associated services. Many suppliers keep bed-ridden patients safe and comfortable by providing hospital beds, mattresses, bath safety devices, wound prevention and wound care products. Suppliers serve patients by delivering products to the patient’s home, hospital, or doctor’s office, setting-up and teaching them and their families about a huge range of products and services. 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 accomplish the outcomes desired by their doctor. The following are some of the medical equipment and medical supply providers in the area: Accucare Medical 9011 Linwood Ave Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 687-1444

Dudley Medical 2521 Samford Ave Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 459-1440

Allmed Mobility 303 North Market St., #B Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 222-2860

FastServ Medical 3050 Knolin, #1 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-9586 www.fastservmedical.com Since 1995, FastServ Medical has provided the means necessary to help people with disabilities lead as normal a life as possible. From custom conversion vans to wheelchair lifts; from high tech driving aides to portable ramps. Home Medical Supply 1204 Shreveport-Barksdale Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 226-4663

Allegiance Medical Supply 1532 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 865-7111 American Home Medical Equipment 6560 Youree, #1009 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-2463 Apria Healthcare 5201 Interstate Avenue Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 631-6701 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

Home Health Medical Supply 4020 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 631-1466

Physician’s Choice Home Medical 1509 Doctors Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-6288

Samaritan Home Medical & Respiratory 9162 Mansfield Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-2809

Red Ball Medical Supply 1020 North Market Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 424-8393

Shreveport Diabetic Shoes and Medical Supplies 8837 Kingston Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-7317

Regional Medical Rental and Sales 9422 Kingston Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 686-5277 Regional Medical Rental and Sales is a local dealer who provides home medical equipment and supplies including hospital beds, power wheel chairs, scooters, lifts, and much more. Offers free home delivery and setup with 24 hour emergency service.

Southern Rehab and Home Medical Equipment 2207 California # 9A Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-6118 WellNecessities - DME 8835 Line, Suite 500 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 222-0885

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Medicare health Plans The following are companies that offer Medicare Health Plans (also known as Medicare Part C or Medicare Advantage Plans) for persons living in Caddo and Bossier parishes (according to www.medicare.gov as of 1/22/2011). These are health plan options that are part of the Medicare program. If you join one of these plans, you generally get all your Medicare-covered health care through that plan. This coverage can include prescription drug coverage. Other plans may be available by calling 1-800-633-4227. TTY users should call 877-486-2048. Contact the company for specifics of their plans or visit www.medicare.gov to compare plans. Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc. 910 Pierremont Rd, Suite 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-8609 Toll Free 1-800-833-2364 TTY 1-877-833-4486 www.humana-medicare.com Medicare Health Plans available: Private Fee for Service; Health Maintenance Organization

Humana Insurance Company 910 Pierremont Rd, Suite 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-8609 Toll Free 1-800-833-2364 TTY 1-877-833-4486 www.humana-medicare.com Medicare Health Plans available: Preferred Provider Organization Sterling Life Insurance Company Toll Free1-888-858-8572 TTY 1-888-858-8567 www.sterlinghealth.com Medicare Health Plans avail-

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able: Private Fee for Service Universal American Toll Free 1-800-996-8867 TTY 1-800-777-9083 www.todaysoptions.com Medicare Health Plans available: Private Fee for Service Universal Health Care Insurance Company, Inc. Toll Free 1-800-965-7034 TTY 1-800-617-0177 www.univhc.com

Medicare Health Plans available: Private Fee for Service Vantage Health Plan, Inc 1-888-823-1910 Ext 1 TTY 1-866-524-5144 www.vhp-medicare.com Medicare Health Plans available: Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Point of Service (POS) option

medicare prescription drug plans The following companies offer Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for persons living in Louisiana according to the 2011 Medicare and You Handbook dated September 2010. 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 or TTY users call 877-486-2048. Visit www.medicare.gov to compare these plans.

Bravo Health Insurance Company (S5998) 1-800-723-9209 CIGNA Medicare Rx (S5617) 1-800-735-1459 EnvisionRx Plus (S7694) 1-866-250-2005 First Health Part D (S5768) 1-800-588-3322

RxAmerica (S5644) 1-800-429-6686

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HealthSpring Prescription Drug SilverScript Insurance Company (S5601) Plan (S5932) 1-866-552-6106 1-800-331-6293 Humana Insurance Company (S5884) 910 Pierremont Rd, Suite 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-8609 1-800-706-0872 www.humana-medicare.com Medco Medicare Prescription Plan (S5660) 1-800-758-3605

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MediGap policies A Medigap policy is an insurance policy designed specifically to cover patientresponsible amounts of Medicare benefits. The following companies offer Medicare MediGAP policies for persons living in Louisiana according to the website at www.medicare.gov as of 1/22/2011. Other plans may be available by calling 1-800633-4227. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. Contact the company for specifics of their plans or visit www.medicare.gov to compare plans. AARP HealthCare Options (United Healthcare Insurance Company) 1-800-523-5800 www.aarphealthcare.com Admiral Life Insurance of America 1-800-321-0102 www.service.iasadmin.com/al.asp American Pioneer Life Insurance Company 1-800-538-1053 www.amerpion.com Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company 1-800-241-1439 www.bflic.com Bankers Life & Casualty Insurance Company 1-800-621-3734 www.bankerslife.com Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana 411 Ashley Ridge Blvd. Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 795-4911 1-800-258-3365 www.bcbsla.com

Central Reserve Life Insurance Company 1-800-880-8824 www.centralreserve.com Combined Insurance Company of America 1-800-544-5531 www.combined.com Genworth Life & Annuity Insurance Company Conseco Health Insurance 1-888-436-9678 Company www.genworth.com 1-800-888-4918 www.conseco.com Globe Life & Accident Insurance Company Constitution Life Insurance 1-800-801-6831 Company www.globecaremedsupp.com 1-800-789-6364 www.constitutionlife.com Golden Rule Insurance Co. 1-800-474-4467 Continental General Insurance www.goldenrule.com Company 1-800-880-8824 Guarantee Trust Life Insurance www.continentalgeneral.com Co. 1-800-338-7452 Continental Life Insurance Co. www.gtlic.com of Brentwood, Tennessee 1-800-264-4000 Humana Health Benefit Plan www.cont-life.com of Louisiana, Inc. 910 Pierremont Rd, Suite 410 Equitable Life & Casualty Shreveport, LA 71106 Insurance Co (318) 861-8609 1-800-352-5150 1-800-872-7294 www.equilife.com www.humana-medicare.com

Loyal American Life Insurance Company 1-800-880-8824 www.loyalamerican.com Marquette National Life Insurance 1-800-934-8203 www.marquettenationallife.com Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company 2250 Hospital Drive, Ste 148 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318)752-2252 1-800-775-6000 www.mutualofomaha.com National States Insurance Co. 1-800-868-6788 www.nstates.com Order of United Commercial Travelers of America 1-800-848-0123 www.uct.org

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PacifiCare Life and Health Insurance Company/Secure Horizons 1-800-768-1479 www.securehorizons.com Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company 1-800-275-7366 www.pennlife.com Physicians Life Insurance Company 1-800-228-9100 www.physiciansmutual.com Provident American Life and Health Insurance Company 1-800-459-4272 www.palhic.com Pyramid Life Insurance Company 1-800-777-1126 www.pyramidlife.com

Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company 1-888-350-1488 www.slaico.com State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co 1-800-855-1212 www.statefarm.com State Mutual Insurance Co. 1-800-321-0102 www.statemutualinsurance.com Sterling Investors Life Insurance 1-877-896-6434 www.sterlinginvestors.com Sterling Life Insurance Co. 1-888-858-8544 www.sterlingplans.com United American Insurance Co. McKinney, TX 75070 www.UnitedAmerican.com

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

Shenandoah Life Insurance Company 1-800-848-5433 www.shenlife.com

United of Omaha Life Insurance Company 1-800-865-2674 www.mutualofomaha.com

Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc. 1-800-209-2972 www.sierrahealth.com

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Mental Health  Psychiatric 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, adjunct therapies, and substance abuse therapies that can be provided by doctors, therapists, and other professionals as an inpatient (24/7 care) or on an outpatient basis. Most older adults who receive treatment for mental illness will get better. Ask your doctor or therapist any questions you may need answered in order to have a full understanding of anything that is new to you. It may help to bring someone with you for support when seeking answers. The following are a listing of some of the services available in the area. 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. A Center for Hope and Change 1925 Centenary Blvd. Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 673-9901

Antares Behavorial Health, LLC 3341 Youree Dr. #102 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 865-4483

Above and Beyond Care Professionals 1305 Delhi Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 934-1919

Brentwood Hospital 1006 Highland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 678-7500 (877) 678-7500 www.brentwoodhospital.com Brentwood Hospital helps individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment.

Alzheimer’s Association 910 Pierremont Rd, Suite 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-8680 www.alz.org Alzherimer’s Agency of Shreveport/Bossier Inc. 3825 Gilbert, Ste 151 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 861-5985 www.alzagency.org

Center for Families 864 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0759

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Christus Schumpert Health System Behavioral Medicine One Saint Mary Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-4260 Community Enrichment Program 842 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 675-0406 Cornerstone Counseling 1622 Highland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-0016 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 15 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. Love Covers Mental Health 6000 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-4357 Mental Health Solutions 2924 Knight Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 866-9618

Northwest CMHC 2121 Fairfield Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 670-7463 Physicians Behavioral Hospital 2025 Desoto Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 525-0520 Red River Behavioral Center 2800 Melrose Avenue. Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-2033 www.redriverbehavioral.com Red River Behavioral Center specializes in the treatment of emotional and behavioral disturbances in the older adult population. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals are specially trained to diagnosis

these disturbances and prescribe individualized treatment plans on inpatient or outpatient basis. Samaritan Counseling Center 1525 Stephens Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-6121 Shreveport Mental Health Center 1310 North Hearne Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 676-5111 Reflections Senior Care 2001 Doctors Drive Springhill, LA 71075 (318) 539-1000

Stonewall Hospital 960 Hwy 171 Stonewall, LA 71087 (318) 925-6660

Willis Knighton Health System Institute of Behavioral Health 2510 Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71118 Volunteers of America of North (318) 212-5200 Louisiana www.wkhs.com Mental Health Services Institute for Behavioral Med112 West Union Street icine offers inpatient, partial Minden, LA 71055 hospitalization and outpatient (318) 377-6367 programs. Services include geriatric psychiatric Care, adult Westwood Mental Health psychiatry and individual and 1 Westwood Circle family therapy. The Institute’s Shreveport, LA 711109 Addiction Recovery Center has (318) 635-4444 an excellent record in the treatment of substance abuse among Veterans Administration adults with inpatient medical Medical Center detox, outpatient and evening 510 East Stoner Avenue programs. The Institute’s Shreveport, LA 71101 team includes psychiatrists, (318) 221-8411 other physicians, psychologists, licensed counselors, social workers, nurses, occupational at twenty or eighty. therapists and family therapists.

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miscellaneous businesses Brock’s Collison Center 740 Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-5070 www.brockscollision.com Brock’s Collision Centers don’t just provide top-rated repairs; they also offer the best in customer service. With highly-skilled technicians, trained in repairs for all makes and models of automobiles, Brock’s can assure customers the most timely and accurate assessment, as well as the highest quality workmanship. Brock’s Collison Center 2654 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 742-5575 www.brockscollision.com Brock’s Collision Centers don’t just provide top-rated repairs; they also offer the best in customer service. With highly-skilled technicians, trained in repairs for all makes and models of automobiles, Brock’s can assure customers the most timely and accurate assessment, as well as the highest quality

workmanship. Brock’s Collison Center 8752 Business Park/Auto Mall Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-1353 www.brockscollision.com Brock’s Collision Centers don’t just provide top-rated repairs; they also offer the best in customer service. With highly-skilled technicians, trained in repairs for all makes and models of automobiles, Brock’s can assure customers the most timely and accurate assessment, as well as the highest quality workmanship. Community, LLC “Rebuilding Homes for Life” (318) 422-1947 Over 30 years of experience serving Northwest Louisiana by providing plumbing and remodeling solutions for a safe and accessible home, including, roll-in showers, ramps, raised toilets, bidets, grab bars, and widen doorways

Louisiana SMP Program 8951 United Plaza Blvd, Suite 270 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (877) 272-8720 www.stopmedicarefraudla.org The SMP Programs, formerly known as Senior Medicare Patrol, help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries prevent, detect, and report health care fraud by educating persons to protect their personal identity, identify and report errors on their health care bills, and identify deceptive health care practices. Medtronic - KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty (877) 459-7466 www.kyphon.com KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment for spinal fractures that can correct vertebral body deformity, reduce pain and improve patient quality of life. Medtronic works with physicians around the world to create therapies to help patients to resume everyday activities, to return to work, and live better, longer. Senior Transitions Services of Louisiana 513 Dresden Court Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 272-7115 www.srtransitionsoflouisiana.com Since 2007, we have been assisting seniors and their family members transition through their golden years. We welcome the opportunity to help you with our personal service packages to make your transition much easier and more comfortable for you and your family members. Silver Trading Company. LLC 6658 Youree Drive, Suite 180, PMB #181 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 425-9125; www.silvertrading.net Silver Trading Company is committed to providing silver, gold, and precious metals in the form of bullion or coins at the most reasonable price directly to our customers. We strive to do this by keeping our overhead low and our volume high.

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nursing homes A nursing home may also be known as a convalescent home, skilled nursing facility, extended care facility, or rest home. It is place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. Because of their mental or physical incapacity, the nursing home resident may be unable to provide for their own needs and safety without the assistance of other persons. 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. The program does not cover nursing care if only custodial care is need. These are some of the nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities in the area. Booker T. Washington Nursing Home 7605 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 219-2608 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 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 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 Nursing & Rehab Center 530 Stratmore Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-2202 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

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Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation Center 400 Meadowview Road Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-1011 NurseCare of Shreveport 1736 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-1983 www.nursecareofshreveport.com NurseCare of Shreveport is “Your Bridge from Hospital to Home. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to assist you or your loved in transitioning to our facility. Our recently remodeled 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. 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

Riverview Care Center 4820 Medical Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 747-1857 www.riverviewcarecenter.com Patient care at Riverview Care Center is administered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or certified nurse aids. Assistance with activities of daily living is offered along with complex medical care that may include physical, speech, and occupational therapy. 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 Town and Country Health and Rehabilitation Center 614 Weston Street Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-5349 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 www.wkhs.com 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 Extend- ed Care Center 2550 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-6820 www.wkhs.com Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center offers specialized rehabilitation care for patients requiring extended care treatments.

Winona B. Ward Health Center 600 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-2000 www.theoaksofla.com Multifaith health center serving seniors since 1982. Medicare skilled nursing services with semiprivate and private rooms available.

Westwood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1 Westwood Circle Shreveport, LA 71149 (318) 631-1846 Whispering Pines Nursing Home 309 Hwy 3 South Plain Dealing, LA 71064 (318) 326-4259

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Organizations The following are local area associations and organizations that people age 50 and older and retirees can join to access information and enjoy fellowship and activities. These nongovernment organizations provide a wide range of benefits and services, as well as numerous social opportunities. 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 318-742-6179 AARP North Bossier Chapter St. Judes Catholic Church 3800 Viking Drive Bossier City, LA 318-949-3845

AARP Central Chapter Lakeside Center 2200 Milam Shreveport, LA 318-742-6179 AARP Greater Shreveport Chapter Randle Moore Center 3101 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 318-742-6179 AARP Morningside Chapter Hattie Perry Park 4300 Ledbetter Street Shreveport, LA 318-869-2176

AARP North Shreveport Chapter North Highlands Methodist Church 835 Poleman Road Shreveport, LA 318-798-3484 AARP NW Caddo Chapter David Raines Center 1625 David Raines Shreveport, LA 318-674-3365 AARP Rose City Chapter Southern Hills Center 1002 Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 318-222-6738 Krewe of Elders 3212 Newman Lane Shreveport, LA 71119 318-635-4901 Founded in 1998, the Krewe of Elders is a Mardi Gras non-profit incorporated organization for senior citizens age 50 and older in Northwest Louisiana. The Krewe’s function is to help those on fixed incomes to be part of the fun and excitement that Mardi Gras brings to the area. New members are always welcomed.

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 Retired and Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) 705 Elvis Presley Avenue 2nd Floor Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-5186 RSVP offers a full range of volunteer opportunities through local and national organizations for anyone age 55+. With RSVP, you choose how and where you want to serve. You choose the amount of time you want to give.

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orthotics  prosthetics Orthotics is concerned with the design, development, fitting and manufacturing of orthoses, which are devices that support or correct musculoskeletal deformities and/or abnormalities of the human body. Individuals who benefit from a complex orthosis may have an orthopedic condition such as scoliosis or a fracture or have sustained a physical impairment from a stroke or spinal cord injury, or a congenital abnormality such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy. The word orthotic is often used to describe or name a foot-supporting device or insole, or a more complex device to control joint motion. An orthotist, for example, is a professional who works by prescription from a physician to ensure the proper application of an orthosis. A prosthetic provider is a professional who creates artificial limbs or orthopedic braces. Not only do prosthetic providers create, fit and help patients manage their artificial limbs, but they also will continue to see the patients who wear their devices for the patient’s lifetime - continuing to manage, adjust and replace prosthetics as necessary. Arnold’s Orthotics & Prosthetics 619 Jordan Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 425-2400 Certified Limb and Brace 3227 Portland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 636-9145 Snell’s Orthotics and Prosthetics 1833 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-4167 (800) 219-5273 www.snellsoandp.com Snell’s Orthotics and Prosthetics has caring and conscientious staff to provide most successful treatment methods and technologies to serve patient needs, including CAD/ CAM (computer aided design and manufacture) for precision design and fabrication of a comfortable, custom orthosis or prosthesis crafted in their own laboratory. They also make use of extremely lightweight space age materials in creating orthoses and prostheses that are highly durable and stressresistant performers, serving at even demanding competitive athletic levels. They are ready to offer their best; whether in consultation, patient evaluation, assistance in prescribing specialized equipment, designing and fitting such equipment, or for in-service training.

Snell’s Orthotics and Prosthetics 8730 Youree Drive, Building A Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 795-0953 (800) 219-5273 www.snellsoandp.com Snell’s Orthotics and Prosthetics has caring and conscientious staff to provide most successful treatment methods and technologies

to serve patient needs, including CAD/CAM (computer aided design and manufacture) for precision design and fabrication of a comfortable, custom orthosis or prosthesis crafted in their own laboratory. They also make use of extremely lightweight space age materials in creating orthoses and prostheses that are highly durable and stress-

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pharmacies  Home Medical Infusion Pharmacies are medical entities that employ professionals duly trained to prepare and distribute medicines and to give information about them per a prescription from a licensed physician or other health care professional authorized to prescribe medications. Pharmacists are familiar with medication ingredients, dosages, interactions, side effects and precautions. In the case of a compounding pharmacy, the compounding pharmacist makes the prescription medicines. Home medical infusion provides a safe and effective alternative to receiving intravenous (IV) therapy in the hospital. Home Infusion Therapy is the intravenous administration of medication or vital fluids to patients in their own home or in an outpatient setting. Patients and doctors find the convenience and comfort of being at home or at an outpatient setting very appealing. Patients can often return to their normal routines and, in some cases, return to work while still on therapy.

PHARMACIES

Albertson’s Food and Drug Stores 3047 Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-8997 Boudreaux’s Compounding Pharmacy 2551 Greenwood #110 Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 631-2005 Brookshires Pharmacy 3620 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71119 (318) 631-9804 CVS Pharmacy 6935 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 688-7912 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 Kroger Pharmacy 6652 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 795-9966 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 Mitchell’s Drug Store 3102 Linwood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 635-8159

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National Pharmacy Services of Shreveport 8860 Quimper Place Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-9517 OutReach Pharmacy 4140 Hollywood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 632-0325 OVL Pharmacy 1303 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-2405 Rite Aid Pharmacy 5711 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 868-3621 Sterling Healthcare Services 2535 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 687-4546 Super 1 Pharmacy 2640 Waggoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 631-2065 Walgreen Drug Store 3124 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 222-4807 Wellcare Pharmacy 3911 Southern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 212-9990

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rehabilitation  physical therapy Rehabilitation services and physical therapy help restore some or all of the patient’s physical, sensory, and mental capabilities that were lost due to injury, illness, or disease. Rehabilitation includes assisting the patient to compensate for deficits that cannot be reversed medically. It is prescribed after many types of injury, illness, or disease, including amputations, arthritis, cancer, cardiac disease, neurological problems, orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries. Rehabilitation often focuses on physical therapy to help regain strength, mobility and fitness; occupational therapy to help with daily activities; speech-language therapy to help with speaking, understanding, reading, writing and swallowing; and treatment of pain. These are some of the providers of rehabilitation and physical therapy services in Northwest Louisiana.

Bayou State Therapy 457 Ashley Ridge Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 219-7737 Brewer Physical Therapy 2015 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 2B Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 222-8892 Cornerstone Physical Therapy 463 Ashley Ridge Blvd Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 671-8772 Eberhardt Physical Therapy 820 Jordan, Suite 150 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-7442 Promise Healthcare Hospital Physical Rehabilitation 1800 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 425-4096 Willis Knighton Health System Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program 2600 Greenwood Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-4720 www.wkhs.com Willis-Knighton’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute is a regional leader in

healthcare with the commitment to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families. A dedicated team of professionals provide unique personal care with the most innovative and progressive methods. Willis Knighton Health System Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program 2530 Bert Kouns, #148 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 212-5720 www.wkhs.com Willis Knighton Health System Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program 2449 Hospital Drive,#140 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212-7720 www.wkhs.com Willis-Knighton’s dedicated team of professionals provide unique personal care with the most innovative and progressive methods. Willis Knighton Health System Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center The Spine Institute 7925 Youree Drive, #140 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3720 www.wkhs.com

Willis Knighton Health System The Spine Institute 2403 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-7746 www.wkhs.com

Willis Knighton Health System Cancer and Lymphedema and Rehabilitation Program 2403 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-8110 www.wkhs.com

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Senior Apartments Senior age-restricted apartments are usually 55+ or 62+ and follow HUD regulations which allow for such “age discrimination”. If restrictions are 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 they are 62+, than all residents must be at least 62. Exceptions are made by HUD regulations for renters who are under the minimum age, if they are handicapped. Some require that the renter is able to live independently. Sometimes eligibility allows only elderly, disabled, and handicapped. Some rentals are based upon the income of the resident and may be eligible for government subsidies and 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 Bentley Apartments 6760 Raspberry Lane. Shreveport, LA 71129 318-687-2007 Berkshire Apartments 2120 North Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-221-4622 Blanchard Place Apartments 3900 Roy Rd. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-929-7359 Blanchard Seniors II Apartments 246 Phelps Ave. Blanchard, LA 71009 318-309-9111 Blanchard Seniors III Apartments 231 N. Main Blanchard, LA 71009 318-929-9117 Bridgestone I & II Apartments 3852 Hwy. 171 Gloster, LA 71030 318-933-8594. Brookhaven Elderly Apartments 2705 Stanberry Dr. Shreveport, LA 71118 318-687-8894

Cedar Hills Apartments 7401 St. Vincent Shreveport, LA 71106 318-861 6915 Canaan Towers Apartments 400 N. Dale Shreveport, LA 71118 318-222-4230 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 Coventry Place Apartments 4565 North Market St. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-425-7913 Devonshire Apartments 2130 N. Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-424-4775 Evangeline Foundation Apartments 3875 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71106 318-861-1177 Fair Park Terrace Apartments 3401 Mertis Ave. Shreveport, LA 71109 318-631-5502

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Galilee Eden Gardens Apartments 1500 Park Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-226-9734 Galilee Majestic Arms Apts. 525 Sycamore St. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-222-4810 Goodman Plaza Apartments 625 Jordan St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-227-2591 Greenwood Apartments 9224 Greenwood Road Greenwood, LA 71033 318-938-1496 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 Jefferson Apartments 907 Louisiana Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-7505 King Garden Apartments 1510 David Raines Rd. Shreveport, LA 71107 318-222-0805

Live Oak Retirement Community 600 East Flournoy Lucas Shreveport, LA 71115 318-212-2000 www.theoaksofla.com Mooring Manor Apartments 1008 Old Mooringsport Rd. Mooringsport, LA 71060 318-996-6193 North Parke Apartments 100 North Parke Drive Doyline, LA 71023 318-745-2686 Northside Villa 4585 N. Market St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-2876 Old Salem Village 6725 Buncombe Rd. Shreveport, LA 71129 318-687-2378 Park Place Manor 3231 Mertis St. Shreveport, LA 71109 318-635-2416 Rebel Road Apartments 106 Rebel Rd. Vivian, LA 71082 Phone: 318-375-5365 Seasons Apartments 9100 Walker Rd. Shreveport, LA 71118 318-686-9833

Shreveport Garden Elderly Apartments 235 E Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101 318-678-8900 Southwood Gardens Apartments 3550 Cedar Creek Rd. Shreveport, LA 71118 318-682-4022 Southwood Gardens offers one or two bedroom floor plans for seniors 55 and older or disabled. All units are single story with no stairs. All units have wide doorways, emergency call systems, ample parking, and are pet friendly. Southwood Square Apartments 9085 Dean Road Shreveport, LA 71118 318-671-1888 Southwood Square offers a one bedroom floor plan for

seniors 62 and older. All units are located in a controlled access building with an elevator, have wide doorways, emergency call systems, ample parking, and are pet friendly. Spring Forest Apartments 6759 Colquitt Rd. Keithville, LA 71047 318-925-2630 The Village Apartments 420 North Sibley Benton, LA 71006 318-965-9258 The Gables at Spring Lake 8622 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 318-861-2366 .

The Waterford at Shreveport 2222 East Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71105 318-524-3300 www.thewaterfordatshreveport.com Tower at The Oaks 600 East Flournoy Lucas Shreveport, LA 71115 318-212-6257 www.theoaksofla.com

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

Windsor Village Apartments 1920 North Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71107 Vivian Elderly Apartments 318-424-0067 344 Red Bud Lane Vivian, LA 71082 Woodcrest Apartments 318-375-2454 100 Village Manor, #33 Vivian Housing Authority/Twin Haughton, LA 71037 318-949-1229 Oak Apartments 609 Redbud Courts Yorkshire Apartments Vivian, LA 71082 2020 North Hearne Ave. 318-375-2381 Shreveport, LA 71107 old to set another goal or 318-424-4775

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support groups Support groups, organizations, and agencies are made up of people with common interests and/or experiences, whether that’s an illness, relationship problem or a major life change. They are a place for people to give and receive both emotional and practical support as well as to exchange information. These are some of the support groups, organizations, and agencies in the area. A Place That Warms the Heart - Grief 2285 Benton Road, A-101 Bossier City, LA 71111 318-746-5775 Alzheimers Caregiver/Memory Loss Support Group 403 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd Shreveport, LA 71115 318-798-3500 Alzherimer’s Agency of Shreveport/Bossier 3825 Gilbert, Ste 151 Shreveport, LA 71104 www.alzagency.org Alzheimers Support Group Minden Medical Center 1 Medical Plaza Minden, LA 71055 318-371-5634 Alzheimers Support Group Heritage Manor South 9712 Mansfield Rd. Shreveport, LA 71118 318-687-2080 Bereavement Support Group 3300 Albert Bicknell Ste 3 Shreveport, LA 71103 318-212-4697 Bi Polar Support Group 1006 Highland Ave Shreveport, LA 71101 318-949-2159 Cancer - Womens Support Group 2510 Bert Kouns Conference Room B Shreveport, LA 71118 318-212-8225

Caregiver Support Group Noel Memorial United Methodist 520 Herndon Shreveport, LA 318-221-5207 CHRISTUS Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center One St. Mary Pl. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-681-6231 Community Caregiver Support Group Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Willis-Knighton Steen-Hall Auditorium 2611 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 318-865-7177 Feist-Weiler Cancer Center/La. Cancer Control Partnership 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 318-813-1461 Fibromyalgia Support Group Willis Knighton Heart Institute 2600 Greenwood Rd. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-212-4720 Grandparents as Parents (GAP) Grace Community Church 9400 Ellerbe Road Shreveport, LA 71106 318-865-2070 Grandparents Raising Grandkids P. O. Box 74267 Baton Rouge, LA 70807 225-357-0608 www.lagrg.org

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General Cancer Support Group Willis Knighton Health Center 2600 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 318-212-8225 Grawood Baptist Church Cancer Support 5841 Colquitt Road Keithville, LA 71047 318-798-2380 Grief Support Group Hospice Of Shreveport / Bossier 3829 Gilbert St. Shreveport, LA 71104 318-865-7177 Heart to Heart Women’s Cardiac Support Group Willis Knighton 8001 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-212-8225 Laryngectomy - New Voice Club V.A. Medical Center Shreveport, LA 71101 318-990-5390 Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling 324 Texas St Shreveport, La 71101 318-227-0883 Lymphedema Support Group 1212 Captain Shreve Shreveport, LA 71105 318-212-8810

Lymphedema Support Group at Willis Knighton Health System 2600 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 318-212-8110 Muscular Sclerosis Support Group 2611 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 318-212-4720 NWLA Scleroderma Support Group 318-373-3459 Overeaters Anonymous 554 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71104 318-677-4002 Parkinsons Caregiver Support Group 7110 University Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-549-9744 Parkinsons Support Group Steen Hall Auditorium 2611 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 318-675-6142 Post-Polio Support Group WKMC Steen Hall Institute 2611 Greenwood Rd. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-212-6826

Prostate Cancer Group Regional Urology 255 Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 318-868-9781 Prostate Support Group WKHS 8001 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-212-8225 Self Help For The Hard Of Hearing Broadmoor Branch Library Shreveport, LA 318-868-7603 Shreveport-Bossier Ostomy Support Group 830 Drewry Drive Shreveport, LA 71118 318-688-4830

Strokers Support Group Steen Hall Auditorium 2600 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109 318-212-4828 The Center for Families 864 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71104 318-222-0759 VA. Support Groups 510 Stoner Shreveport, LA 71104 Contact: Social Services Department 318-990-5074 Willis Knighton Cancer Center 2600 Kings Hwy. Auditorium (2nd floor) Shreveport, LA 71103 318-212-8225

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transportation The following are some of the current public air and ground transportation services for medical needs for seniors or for persons with disabilities, as well as a directory of available public transportation. All prices and charges are subject to change.

Air Medical Transportation Accredited Air Ambulance 800-558-5387 ACLS Advanced Air Ambulance 800-633-3590 Aero Med Express P.O. Box 1568 Rogers, AR 72757-1568 800-842-8555 Aero Med Express is a complete bedside to bedside air-ambulance operation, serving hospitals, individuals and corporations throughout North America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Ground Transportation Services 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. MondaySaturday 5:30 am - 7:00 pm. Balentine Ambulance (318) 222-5358 Lift capable. Medical and non-medical trips. $25 one-way trip; $50 round trip. Rural - $25 pick up, then $2.55 per mile. Weekdays 7 am - 6 pm. Bossier Council on Aging (Lift Capable) (318) 741-7358 Bossier Parish Residents 60+.Transportation for doctor appointments and shopping in Bossier Parish. Donations of $3. Medicaid accepted

Bossier Office of Community SVS (318) 747-1045 (ask for transportation) Louisiana transit. Lift capable. Bossier Parish Only/Medicaid or cash. $5.00 city round trip, $10.00 Parish Casino Cabs Inc. 425-3325 Wheelchair accessible taxi available. No lift available. $4 first 1/8 mile; $2 each additional mile. Desoto Council on Aging 1-800-259-3874 Can provide local Shreveport/Bossier city trips. Lift capable. $5 one-way, $10 round trip. 8 am - 2 pm. Monday - Friday (one day advance notice) 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 M&J Transportation (318) 687-3712, (318) 572-1232 cell Lift capable Medical and non medical. $18 walk-on/round trip; $30 Wheel chair/ round trip Natchitoches Council on Aging 1-800-256-3004 Local Shreveport/Bossier trips. Lift capable - 24 Hours advance notice please. $5 one-way trip (Medicaid Accepted), $10.00 round trip. 9:00 - 3:00 Monday - Friday.

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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 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. VA/Veterans (318) 221-8411 Ext. 6856 Transportation for veterans (lift & stretcher capable).

Public Transportation A-1 Charter Service Dixie Tours Greyhound Trailways Red River Coaches SporTran Bus Tri-City Charter

318-621-0700 318-470-9757 318-221-4205 318-221-5797 318-221-7433 318-747-4754

Action Taxi Casino Cab Golden Stripe Cab Yellow Checker Cab

318-222-8294 318-425-3325 318-675-0411 318-425-7000

Allegiant Airlines American Airlines Continental Airlines Delta Airlines Executive Travel Air Fly Branson Northwest Airlines Vision Airlines

702-505-8888 800-433-7300 800-525-0280 800-221-1212 318-631-1028 888-359-2541 800-225-2525 877-359-2538

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Bossier Council on Aging Bearkat Site (741-8302), 706 Bearkat Dr., Bossier City. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Plain Dealing Site (326-5722), 101 E. Oak St., Plain Dealing, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Info & referrals - 741-8302 Transportation - Vans available to seniors 60+ who have no means of transportation for medical appointments, grocery store, drug store and other necessary stops. Wheelchair accessible. One week notice required. $3 round trip suggested. Also through referrals from Medicaid. Outreach - Home visits are made

to help qualify seniors for services. Homemaker - Trained employees provide light housekeeping for seniors having difficulty maintaining their homes. $3/visit suggested. 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. Legal Services - Education on elder legal issues. Counseling for individuals is accessible monthly with a local lawyer or by referrals. Congregate (Site) Meals - Hot,

nutritious meals served at 11:30 AM at the sites, Monday - Friday. $1.50 per meal is suggested. Home Delivered Meals - Meals provided 5 days per week for elderly homebound in Bossier Parish, $1.50/meal suggested. Personal Medical Response System - With a referral from BCOA, an auto dial unit is available for installation on your phone. Necklace, wristband, or pocket clip styles provided. Press the button for immediate help. $20 fee per month. Senior Centers - Recreation, crafts, educational seminars, and

health information. Also: day trips, extended trips, exercise/dance classes, bingo, cards, dominoes, health screenings, exercise equipment room, Senior Games and Thursday night dances with a live band. Medication Management - Seminars, brown bag services provided by pharmacists and programs provided by health care providers. Drug plan assistance available. Medicaid Applications - Application center and assistance filling out the forms. By appointment only.

Caddo Council on Aging Information Referral - Call 318.676.7900 to find help for specific senior problems Resource Directory: www.caddocouncilonaging.org Homemaker - A trained worker will perform light household tasks for house-bound persons. A $5 monthly donation is requested. 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 and caregivers to youth with special needs. Foster grandparents must meet federal income requirements. A modest tax-free salary is given for 20 hours' per week service. Provided in Caddo and Bossier parishes. 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 you navigate through the complex system of Long Term Care

• Medicare Counseling - Answer questions on Medicare coverage • Medicare Part D Application Assist you to find the best plan every year through www.medicare.gov • Medicine Assistance - Help seniors and disabled adults complete applications to drug companies for free or discounted medicine. Meals on Wheels - Hot meals are delivered to homes of seniors unable to shop or cook for themselves. A yearly wellness check is included. A $5 weekly donation is requested. Medical Alert - Senior emergency response system provided by Acadian on Call for a $22 monthly fee. This system gives immediate access to medical care in case of accidents. Personal Care - Personal care provided weekly for homebound seniors. Nursing Home Ombudsman - An advocate will investigate and resolve senior's nursing home complaints. Provided in Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Red River and Webster parishes. Retired Senior Volunteer Program - 318.676.5186 - Seniors 55+ can volunteer to work with community non-profit agencies and health care facilities. A great opportunity to

meet new people and have fun! Program provided in Caddo and Bossier parishes. Sheriff's Operation Safeguard Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office helps reunite persons with Alzheimer's who have become lost with their families. Participants are given a special ID bracelet containing information stored in the Sheriff's Office database. Call 318.681.0875 to register. FREE. Telephone Reassurance - Volunteers call seniors to offer comfort, support and a chat. Senior Centers/Dining Sites - Fun activities. Lunch is served for a $1.25 donation. Transportation is provided on a limited basis. Call 318.676.7900 for information. • AB Palmar SPAR - 547 E. 79th St. Shreveport. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 1 pm. Lunch at 10:30 am. • Airport Park SPAR - 6500 Kennedy Dr. Shreveport. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 1. Lunch at 11:00 am. • Broadmoor Neighborhood C e n t e r - Bro a d m o o r Un i t e d Methodist Church, 3715 Youree Dr., Shreveport. Friday Only - 9:30 am 12:30 pm. Lunch served at 11:30 am • Canaan Tower Apartments, 400 North Dale, Shreveport. Mon. - Fri. 8

am - 12:00 noon. Lunch at 11:00 am • Cockrell Spar - 4109 Pines Rd., Shreveport. Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 12 noon. Lunch served at 10:30 am • Cooper Road Community Center, 1422 Martin Luther King, Shreveport. Mon. - Fri. 9:30 am 1:30 pm. Lunch served at 11 :30 am • Lakeside SPAR - 2200 Milam St., Shreveport. Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 12 noon. Lunch served at 11:30 am. • Morning Star Baptist Church, 5340 Jewella Ave.,Shreveport. Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Lunch served at 11:00 am • Mooringsport Community C e n t e r, 6 0 3 L a t i m e r St re e t , Mooringsport. Tues, Wed, Thurs / 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Lunch served at 11:30 am • New Hill CME Church, 8725 Springridge Texas Rd, Keithville. Tues and Thurs / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Lunch served at 11:00 am • Oil City Community Center, 310 Savage Street, Oil City. Monday and Friday / 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Lunch served at 11:30 am • Southern Hills SPAR, 1002 Bert Kouns, Shreveport. Monday Friday / 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Lunch served at 12:00 pm

Webster Council on Aging Minden Senior Center (371-3056 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 Transportation – transporting older persons to and from community facilities and resources. Assisted transportation also provided and must be scheduled weekly in advance.

Congregate Meals – nutritionally balanced meals for persons 60+ and spouses provided at senior centers, served 5 days a week. Home-Delivered Meals – Noon meal delivered to eligible home-bound elderly (illness, disability or while caring for spouse who is), 5 days a week. Homemaker services – Provided to those meeting specific requirements. Recreation – Art, crafts, hobbies, games, and trips. Wellness – designed to support/ improve the senior’s mental/physical

well-being through exercise, physical fitness, and health screening. Family Care-Giver Support – 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. 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.

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volunteer  employment opportunities These are some of the volunteer and employment opportunities abound for area seniors who wish to share their talents. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES American Red Cross NW Louisiana Chapter 4221 Linwood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71108 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 Foster Grandparent Program 1700 Buckner Street, Suite 151 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-7900 Ext 239 www.caddocoa.org For those age 55+ who wish to serve as a role model, mentor, and friend by helping children learn to read, providing oneon-one tutoring, and guiding children.

Caddo Council On Aging Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) 705 Elvis Presley Blvd Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-5186 www.caddocoa.org America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55+, offering a full range of volunteer opportunities local and national organizations. Contact them about available volunteer assignments throughout Northwest Louisiana. Caddo Council on Aging Meals on Wheels 1700 Buckner Street, Suite 240 Shreveport, LA 71109 318-676-7900 www.caddocoa.org Volunteers are needed to help prepare and package dinners to be delivered, organize schedules, make phone calls, load delivery vehicles, and deliver meals. Congregate meal sites need volunteers to plan, cook, drive vans, help serve seniors, clean up, and more. Centerpoint Community Services 2121 Fairfield Shreveport, LA 71104 318-227-2100 www.centerpt.org Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana 2307 Texas Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 318-675-2400 www.foodbanknla.org Volunteers are needed to sort and stack donated food, prepare senior boxes, assist with mail outs, and perform general office duties. Call or email to schedule a time for volunteering. Volunteer hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Community Development (Employment) 1237 Murphy Street Room # 210 Shreveport, LA 71101 Literacy Volunteers 318-673-7500 2911 Centenary Boulevard www.shreveportla.gov Shreveport, LA 71104 To make available to the 318-869-2411 customer an array of employwww.shreveportliteracy.org ment, education, training and workforce development services, Shreveport Bossier Community so that individuals and employ Renewal ers can make informed choices 838 Margaret Place about their needs. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-425-3222 Louisiana Department Of www.sbcr.us Labor 2900 Dowdell Street Shreveport Green Shreveport, LA 71103 3625 Southern Ave 318-676-7788 Shreveport, LA 71104 www.laworks.net 318-219-1888 Job Placement, unemploywww.shreveportgreen.org ment insurance, training programs, labor market inforUnited Way of Northwest mation and referral to other Louisiana agencies. 402 Edwards Shreveport, LA 71101 North Louisiana Goodwill 318-677-2509 Industries www.unitedwaynwla.org 800 W. 70th St. Shreveport, LA 71106 Volunteers for Youth Justice 318-869-2575 Court Appointed Special www.goodwillnla.org Advocates (CASA) 900 Jordan Street Senior Employment Program/ Shreveport, LA 71101 Ayuda 318-221-2272 820 Jordan St. Suite #310 www.vyjla.org Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-7611 Volunteers of America – North www.servicelocator.org Louisiana Project Ayuda/SCSEP is an 360 Jordan organization which enhances Shreveport, LA 71101 employment opportunities for 318-221-2669 low-income seniors 55 and www.voanorthla.org older and promotes them as a solution for businesses seeking Webster Council on Aging trained, qualified, and reliable 316 McIntyre Street employees. Minden, LA 71055 318-371-3056 www.webstercoa.org

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♦ Secure Unit for Alzheimer & Dementia

♦ In-House Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

For more information call

318-221-1983 or visit our website www.nursecarenr.com

♦ On site IV Therapy When you need post-hospital or post-surgery rehabilitation, we want to be your bridge from hospital to home. You have a choice. We hope you will tell your healthcare professional that your choice is NurseCare of Shreveport.