From The Bridge
The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center (The Bridge) is providing a Caregiver Grief Support Group for those who have lost a family member to Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The first meeting is Friday, May 17 at 11am at The Bridge located at 851 Olive St., Shreveport. The group will meet monthly, every third Friday, beginning at 11am and will be led by Anthony Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor. Williams also serves as a member of The Bridge Board of Directors.
The Bridge realized the importance of this specific support group after talking to local caregivers who have lost their loved ones to Alzheimer’s or dementia. The consensus was that people grieving family members who have died after a long-term decline, due to Alzheimer’s and dementia, have different needs. This support group will discuss the grief process for that specific type of loss and focus on developing coping and other skills.
“This type of grief support group is different than other grief support groups because it is dementia oriented,” said Paulette Freeman, executive director of The Bridge. “The journey for dementia caregivers can be extremely long and is often referred to as The Long Goodbye,” stated Freeman.
The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center is 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide resources, education, and support services for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias, including their family members and caregivers; and to promote community awareness. Their vision is “Creating a community where no one affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia makes the journey alone.”
For more information about the grief support group, caregiver support groups, or other Alzheimer’s and dementia questions, contact The Bridge at 381-656-4800.
