Our Mission

The mission of The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center is to provide resources, education, and support services for those in our community diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as to their family members and caregivers, and to promote awareness in our community.

Our Vision

To create a community where no one affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia makes the journey alone.

Our Story

The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center, formerly The Alzheimer’s Agency of Shreveport/Bossier, Inc., is a relatively young organization that received 501(c)3 status in 2007. It was started by a coalition of persons whose lives had been affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and faced many of the challenges brought on by the disease. The founding members were each personally aware of the lack of information and support available locally to help address both individual and family needs. Their goal was to provide resources, information and educational opportunities to those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia to address the need.

Financial Reports

View all of our financial reports below.

2023 Audit

990 Form 2023

990 Form 2022

990 Form 2021

Board of Directors

Bridget Lyman

President

Client Care Coordinator at Gilsoul & Aronson, Attorneys

Robert Smith

Past President

Elder Insurance Advisor & Former Caregiver

Vickie Rech

Vice-President

Client Care Coordinator at Weems, Schimpf, Haines & Moore, APLC

Dr. Carl Rhoads

Treasurer

Retired Minister

Judy Bellew

Genieve Carlisle

Ellen Caverlee

Retired Educator, Community Volunteer, & Former Caregiver

Charlotte Gaffney

Community Volunteer & Former Caregiver

Kyle Moore

Elder Care Attorney at Weems, Schimpf, Haines & Moore, APLC, & Former Caregiver

Jeff Overdyke, MD

Retired Geriatric Psychiatrist

Michele Sauls

Anthony Williams, LPC

Paulette Freeman

Ex Officio

Executive Director & Former Caregiver

Staff

Paulette Freeman

Executive Director

Laura Gauthier, LPC, CDP

Program & Education Director

Toni Thompson

Finance Director

Alecia Henderson, PLPC, CDP

Program & Education Coordinator

Christi M. Rinaudo, EdD

Project Manager

Mary Strong, RSW, LPC-S, RPT, CAS

Facilitator

Brooklynn Oney

Intern