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Willis-Knighton Medical Center

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

WK Bossier Health Center

WK Pierremont Health Center

Caring Throughout the CommunityWillis-Knighton Medical Center

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

WK Bossier Health Center

WK Pierremont Health Center

Four Fitness & Wellness Centers

Three Quick Care Urgent Care Centers

Health+Match Physician Referral (318) 212-9562

wkhs.com

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

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

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Welcome to the com-pletely updated and totally redesigned 2012 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 directo-ry is an indispensable source of comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date information.

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5 Adult Day Care 5 Agencies (Louisiana Government) 9 Agencies (National)10 Assistance 13 Assisted Living Facilities14 Attractions & Entertainment18 Disability Services18 Employment Opportunities20 Estate Planning & Legal Services20 Eye Care Providers21 Financial Planning Services22 Funeral Homes23 Government Services25 Hearing Care Providers26 Help Lines28 Home Care Providers28 Home Health Agencies29 Home Medical Infusion30 Hospice Care Services30 Hospitals31 Independent Living Communities32 Medical Equipment & Supplies33 Medicare Health Plans33 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans34 Medigap Policies35 Mental Health & Psychiatric Services37 Miscellaneous Business37 Nursing Homes39 Organizations & Clubs40 Orthotics & Prosthetics40 Pharmacies41 Physicians42 Prescription Assistance42 Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy42 Senior Apartments43 Support Groups & Agencies45 Transportation46 Volunteer Opportunities


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If you’re at a stage of life or health where you require a bit of help, that’s available too with assisted living at Savannah.

Our Health Center offers total care options for short-term rehabilitation or for long-term care. It’s all on one beautiful campus where Southern hospitality sets the tone for all we do.

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Adult Day Care

A non-residential facil-ity specializing in providing activities for the elderly and/or handicapped persons. Most cen-ters operate 10 to 12 hours per day and provide meals, social/recreational outings, and general supervision. For participants who would otherwise stay at home alone, the social stimula-tion and recreational activities often improve, maintain, or delay decline of physical and cognitive function. Adult day care centers enable caregivers to work or to have a break from their care-giving responsibilities.

God’s Gift Adult Day Health Care

2753 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71109(318) 629-2998

Seniors Club Adult Day Center2653 Malcolm Street Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 635-0010

The Arbor and Terrace of Bossier City

4770 Brandon Blvd.Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 549-1001

Daily respite care services can be provided. All the comforts of home are combined with the friendly, helpful assistance of our full-time staff – whose primary goal is the wellbeing of every resident. Assistance with activities of daily living, social events, shopping, or simply en-joying a good meal with friends, you’ll find it all right here.

The Arbor of Minden619 GermantownMinden, LA 71055(318) 382-0402

Daily respite care services can be provided. All the comforts of home are combined with the friendly, helpful assistance of our full-time staff – whose primary goal is the wellbeing of every resident. Assistance with

activities of daily living, social events, shopping, or simply en-joying a good meal with friends, you’ll find it all right here.

The Terrace of Shreveport8950 East Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71115(318) 798-3552

VOA Adult Day Center 1700 Buckner # 150 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 212-1703

Agencies (Louisiana

Government)The following Louisiana state

agencies offer a wide variety of services, support and infor-mation for seniors including educational assistance, Med-icaid, mental health services, insurance assistance, consumer protection, resources for the dis-abled, social services, elder abuse protection, veteran’s services.

LA Department of Education P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064 (225) 342-04441-877-453-2721 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 70821www.dhh.louisiana.gov

Aging and Adult Services Information 1-866-758-5035

Medicaid Information Hotline 1-888-342-6207

Medicaid Fraud & Abuse reporting 1-800-488-2917

Home Health Services complaints 1-800-327-3419

Hospital complaints 1-866-280-7737

Nursing home complaints 1-888-810-1819

Case Management complaints 1-800-660-0488

Service Provider Agencies complaints 1-800-660-0488 • Medicaid - Public insur-

ance program that reimburses for health care services pro-vided to lower income elderly, disabled families and children. CommunityCARE is a com-prehensive health care delivery system which links Medicaid recipients to a primary care provider

• Bayou Health – Health care delivery system for Louisiana Medicaid and LaChip recipients in either a “prepaid plan” or a “shared savings plan”. Call 1-855-229-6848 or visit www.bayouhealth.com. Bayou Health Plans available as of 2/1/2012 are: Amerigoup RealSolutions (1-800-600-4441); Community Health Solutions (1-855-247-5248); LaCare (1-888-756-0004); Louisiana Healthcare Connections (1-866-595-8133); UnitedHealthcare (1-866-675-1607)

• Medicare Savings Program – Louisiana Medicaid may help

pay part of medical costs includ-ing Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses, call 1-888-544-7996

• Non-Emergency Transportation - For any Medicaid recipient that lacks transportation to medical care, call 1-800-259-7235

• Home Health Services - Part-time skilled nursing ser-vices, 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 infor-mation, 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. Call 1-877-456-1146 or 1-866-229-5222.

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Call us today for an appointment to visit with you regarding our personal service pack-ages to make your transition much easier and more comfortable for you and your family members. Since 2007, we have been assisting seniors and their family members transition through their golden years. We welcome the opportunity to help you.Here is what some of our clients told us about our services:

“Your Service was an answer to our prayers”“You allowed us to concentrate on our loved one, while taking care of all the details”“You made this transition much easier”

Worried about the upcoming move of an elderly family member?

Senior Transitions Services of Louisiana

can ease the move…We offer three personal service packages:

Package #1“What We Love to Do”

This is our all-inclusive pack-age which includes packing, moving furniture, unpacking, uploading furniture, hanging pictures, arranging nick-nacks, setting up the kitchen, setting up the bathroom, hanging clothes, and making the bed.

Package #2“What You Would Love For Us To Do”

This is our bundle package which you select one or more of the following tasks for us to do for you.– Packing and unpacking– Load and unload furniture

and place them– Set up kitchen and bathroom– Make the bed– Hang clothes in the closets

Package #3“Keep it Simple”

This is our basic package which includes only loading and unloading of furniture and boxed items that have been packed by you and your family.

Call us today!(318) 272-7115 Senior Transitions Services

of Louisiana, LLC513 Dresden Court

Shreveport, LA 71115www.srtransitionsoflouisiana.com


• Medicaid Waivers - Home and community based care to a limited number of persons at risk for institutionalization,call 1-877-456-1146

• Elderly and Disabled Adult Waiver Program – Includes Support Coordination Service, Companion Service, Environmental Accessibility Adaptation, Transition Intensive Support Coordination, Transitional Service, and Personal Emergency Response System. Call 1-877-456-1146 or 1-866-758-5035

• Adult Day Health Care Waiver Program - Provision of care for dependent adults in a supervised, protective, congre-gate setting during some portion of a day. Call 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 70821225-342-9500; 225-342-2540www.dhh.louisiana.gov

• Crisis Management Services - Care services, tele-phone counseling and referrals, face-to-face screening and assess-ment, 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, psycho-

social & 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 suffer-ing from addictions to drugs, alcohol or gambling, as well as support for their families and friends. Compulsive Gambling Hotline: 1-877-770-7867 or Alcohol/Drug Hotline: 1-877-664-2248

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. For information, call 1-800-259-5301

Louisiana Office of Attorney General

P.O. Box 94005 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 (225) 326-6079www.ag.louisiana.gov

• Consumer Protection

Hotline - info about current consumer issues, tips on how to avoid consumer fraud, and submission of consumer complaints. For information, call 1-800-351-4889

Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions (OFI)

Securities Division - Investment Fraud

8660 United Plaza BoulevardBaton Rouge, LA 70809Phone: (225) 925-4512Fax: (225) 925-4511www.ofi.la.gov/

SecuritiesInvestorEd.htm • A professional speaker is

available to educate groups on investment fraud schemes and fraudulent sales practices used in securities fraud

• Confidential background checks (called CRD Reports) are available upon written request on investment professionals who are legally registered to sell securities in Louisiana, includ-ing out-of-state solicitors. A written request, including either the person’s CRD Number or the person’s legal name, can be emailed to [email protected], faxed to (225) 925-4511 or mailed to the address above. This is a confidential report.

• Verify a security to be purchased - Call OFI to verify that the security you want to purchase is legally registered to be sold in Louisiana or to verify that the security is legally exempt from being registered. Don’t just take the salesperson’s word on this issue.

• Register a confi-

dential complaint about securities fraud, which OFI will investigate.

• Access investor tools and investor education ar-ticles in the new INVESTOR EDUCATION section of OFI’s web site at www.ofi.la.gov/InvestorEd.htm.

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

Daily Respite CaRe seRviCes aRe available

All the comforts of home are combined with the friendly, helpful assistance of our full-time staff whose primary goal is the wellbeing of every resident

Assisted Living Communities And A Community for ALzheimer’s And

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The Arbor & Terraceof Bossier

4770 Brandon Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111

(318) 549-1001

619 Germantown RoadMinden, LA 71055

(318) 382-0402

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Louisiana Workforce Commission

1001 North 23rd StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802(225) 342-3111866-783-5567 www.laworks.net

Providing assistance regard-ing career solutions, licensing guidelines, workers’ compensa-tion, unemployment benefits, job training, labor laws, and Veterans information.

LA Rehabilitation Services 950 N 22ndBaton Rouge, LA 70821 (225) 925-4131800-737-2958 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 deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hear-ing, and the speech impaired.

LA Department of Children and Family Services

627 North Fourth StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 219-9415800-256-46501-888524-3578www.dss.louisiana.gov

• Kinship Care Subsidy Program - Aids non-parental custodians of children, includ-ing elderly caretakers. Provide cash assistance for each eligible child who resides with a quali-fied 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 de-terminations for Supplemental Security Income.

LA Housing Finance Agency 2415 Quail DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 763-8700; 888-454-2001www.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; 800-256-2749 www.wlf.louisiana.gov

Fishing and Hunting Licenses - Residents 60 years of age and older can obtain a life-time fishing and hunting license for a one-time fee of $50. A federal duck stamp is needed to hunt

ducks. Disabled veterans , na-tional guard members, persons with disabilities, or physically challenged persons, can obtain licenses at reduced or no fees.

Louisiana Development Disabilities Council

P.O. Box 3455 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3455(225) 342-6804 www.laddc.org Disability Referral and

Info: 1-800-450-8108

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 – com-plaints of residents at long-term care facilities 1-866-632-0922

• Legal Assistance – Legal

Non-Profit Non-ResidentialThere was a time when people thought

“independent living” was limited to“accessible doorways” and “special parking...”

but that day is OVER!

318-671-8131 1-877-219-7327Website: www.nhilc.org www.Facebook.com/NHILC

8508 Line Avenue, Suite D, Shreveport, LA 71106

Information and Referral

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Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs

P.O. Box 94095, Capital Station Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 (225) 922-0500(800) 432-8982www.vetaffairs.la.gov

Provides professional counseling services, nursing and domiciliary care, health care, education, disability benefits, long term care, and burial honors to all eligible veterans and their family members.

Louisiana Office of State Parks P.O. Box 44426 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4426 (225) 342-8111(888) 677-1400www.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 is free for disabled vet-erans with a state park permit.

Agencies (National)

The following national non-profit and government agencies specialize in providing informa-tion and assisting the retired and elderly and their family members on a variety of topics and concerns.

Administration on Aging 330 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-0724www.aoa.gov

Policy, development, plan-ning, and delivery of supportive home and community based services to older persons and their caregivers.

Alzheimer’s Association225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17Chicago, IL 60601-7633(312) 335-87001-800-272-3900www.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 1-888-687-2277 www.aarp.org

A non-profit organization that advocates for those age 50 and older, providing a range of benefits/services.

American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging

740 15th Street, NWWashington 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) cms.gov; medicare.gov

Agency within US Dept of Health and Human Services re-sponsible for Medicare, HIPAA, and CLIA and works in partner-ship with state governments to administer Medicaid.

Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 (toll free) www.eldercare.gov

Nationwide assistance help-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

Grass roots organization providing advocacy, support, and info for family who care for chronically ill, older, or disabled relatives.

National Institute on Aging31 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.

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Social Security Administration 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 1-800-772-1213 (toll free)TTY 1-800-325-0778www.ssa.gov

An independent U.S agency that is responsible for Social Security, a social insurance pro-gram consisting of retirement benefits, survivors benefits, disability insurance, & supple-mental security income.

AssistanceBasic Needs Assistance

Assistance with food, cloth-ing, or other direct basic needs.

Aging and Disability Resource Center

1700 Buckner Street, Suite 240Shreveport, LA 71101318-676-7900; 800-256-3003www.caddocoa.org

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, ensure that clients understand their long term care option.

American Red CrossNWLA Chapter4221 Linwood Ave.Shreveport, LA 71108318-865-9545www.louisianaredcross.org

The nation’s premier emer-gency response organization to provide relief to victims of disasters and response to emergencies.

Caddo Community Action Agency

4055 St. Vincent AveShreveport, LA 71108 318-861-4808

Rental and utility assistance.

Centerpoint Community Services

2121 FairfieldShreveport, LA 71104318-227-2100 or 211www.centerpt.org

Offers persons information and links to local area social service organizations and agen-cies to assist in meeting basic and special needs, including housing, shelter, utility assis-tance, healthcare, prescriptions, food, and crisis intervention for persons in Northwest Louisiana.

Christian Service Program1244 Sprague StreetShreveport, LA 71101318-221-4857christianserviceprogram.org

Reaching out to persons who lack the basic necessities of life in a manner that respects their dignity.

Community Development401 Texas StreetShreveport, LA 71101318-673-5900www.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 interac-tion, and bring groups together to respond to a wide range of economic development, human resource development and qual-ity of life issues.

Martin Luther King Health Center

827 Margaret PlaceShreveport, LA 71101318-227-2912

Offers free medical services and medicines for individuals managing chronic illnesses

Meals on WheelsCCOA: 318-6767900BCOA: 318-7413802

Hot meals for homebound seniors.

NWLA Interfaith Pharmacy1725 Elizabeth StreetShreveport, LA 71101318-425-3553

Offers life sustaining medicines for those that have no other access to free medicines.

Proactive Nursing Solutions, LLC

2502 Prestwick CourtShreveport, LA 71118(318) 364-8483proactivenursingsolutions.com

Proactive Nursing Solutions assists people at home, with the intent of assessing and monitor-ing their need for medical care before a crisis occurs. Whether you’re looking for someone with the skills to look after a loved one when you can’t be there to help them, provide nursing assessment, or you just need someone to pick up your prescription or run errands, we are here to help. We offer a full range of services to maintain the best quality of life possible and to prevent failing health in the future.

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303 north Market Street, Suite BShreveport, la 71107

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Shreveport- Bossier Rescue Mission

901 McNeilShreveport, LA 71101318-227-2868www.sbrescuemission.com

Provides homeless interven-tion services, work assistance programs, and women and family services.

Salvation Army of Shreveport/Bossier

200 E. Stoner AvenueShreveport, LA 71101318-424-3200www.salvationarmyusa.org

Salvation army provides services to meet human needs including food, shelter, and clothing without discrimination

Society of St. Vincent de Paul3500 Fairfield AvenueShreveport, LA 71105318-865-7807 or 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 RoadShreveport, LA 71109318-631-2212www.poolofsiloam.org

Offers medical services and medicines for those that have no other access

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

4055 St. Vincent AveShreveport, LA 71108318-861-4808

Weatherizes homes to improve heating and cooling efficiency. Reduces energy costs by improving the comfort level of household members.

Volunteers of America – North Louisiana

360 JordanShreveport, LA 71101318-221-2669www.voanorthla.org

Offering assistance to chil-dren, families, and seniors via programs including disability

services, employment services, mental health services, veteran transitional living sercices, and residential services.

Educational Assistance & Resources

Area institutions where senior citizens and others can receive educational assistance and guid-ance to improve current skills or learn new skills.

Bossier Parish Community College

1701 Old Minden RoadBossier City, LA 71111318-678-6015www.bpcc.edu

LearningRX of Bossier City4128 Airline DriveBossier City, LA 71111318-742-8004www.learningrx.com/

bossier-cityLearningRx is more than

tutoring. We provide intensive one-on-one training, proven to help children and adults with learning and reading difficul-ties, attention disorders, and dyslexia.

LearningRx of Shreveport I6331 Westport Avenue, Ste. BShreveport, LA 71129318-671-0310www.learningrx.com/shreveport

LearningRx of Shreveport II8856 Youree Drive, Suite DShreveport, LA 71115318-797-8523www.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 difficul-ties, attention disorders, and dyslexia.

Literacy Volunteers2911 Centenary BoulevardShreveport, LA 71104318-869-2411www.shreveportliteracy.org

Serving those in the com-munity who have literacy deficiencies by offering tutoring and instruction free of charge.

LSU Ag Center – Shreveport2408 East 70th StreetShreveport, LA 71105318-226-6805www.lsuagcenter.com

Provides educational programs on diet, health, nutri-tion, family development, and financial topics.

LSUS UniversityOne University PlaceShreveport, LA 71105318-797-5000www.lsus.edu

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Shreve Memorial Library 424 Texas StreetShreveport, LA 71101318-226-5897www.shreve-lib.org

Shreveport Parks & Recreation (SPAR)

7401 JewellaShreveport, LA 71108318-673-7727 or 318-673-7845www.myspar.org

Offering seniors many pro-grams at each of its community centers including arts and crafts, computer classes, aerobics, sew-ing, dominoes, cards, dancing, bowling, ceramics, quilting, and other fun-filled activities.

Legal AssistanceFree or low-cost legal as-

sistance for needy seniors.

HELPS Nonprofit Law FirmP. O. Box 90790Portland, OR 97290(855) 435-7787 Toll Freewww.helpsishere.org

HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm

protects seniors on Social Secu-rity and pensions from creditor harassment at minimal cost. HELPS brings peace of mind to America’s seniors.

Legal Services of North Louisiana, Inc. (Legal Aid)

720 Travis StreetShreveport, LA 71101318-222-7186Toll Free: 800-826-9265www.lsnl.org

Provide free legal services to people below poverty guidelines with civil matters. Consultations about contracts.

Louisiana Secretary of State - Living Wills (Publications

Divisions)P.O. Box 94125Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125225-922-0309www.sos.louisiana.gov/

Living Wills, Cost of $20 for filing, and $5 for Revocation.

Northwest Louisiana Pro Bono Project

401 Market St. Suite 930Shreveport, LA 71101Phone: 318-213-8300

The Pro Bono Project refers indigent and low-income residents of Caddo and Bossier Parishes to private attorneys who volunteer their time but handles only civil, non-fee generating cases.

Tax Filing AssistanceAssist seniors in completion

and filling of income tax forms.

AARP Tax Aide LocatorToll Free 1-800-227-7669www.AARP.org/taxaide

Louisiana Department of Revenue

1525 Fairfield 6th FloorShreveport, LA 71101318-676-7505

Internal Revenue Service 1-800-829-1040www.irs.gov

Intuit FundWare Project - Tax Filing Assistance

www.taxfreedom.com

Assisted Living

FacilitiesAssisted Living Facilities are a

combination of housing, person-alized 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. An intermediate level of care between independent liv-ing 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, such as: bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, grooming,

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getting around and medication assistance. 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.

Azalea Estates of Shreveport 516 E. Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-2408

Emeritus at 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. Sched-uled transportation.

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

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

Savannah at The Oaks600 East Flournoy Lucas RoadShreveport, LA 71115(318) 212-6257www.wkhs.com

Residents have a unique opportunity to experience the individualized and special attention when some assistance with daily activities is needed or desired. Spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments provide flexible options. More than a place of luxury and serenity, Savannah at The Oaks offers residents a wide range of activities to appeal to virtually every interest.

The Arbor and Terrace of Bossier

4770 Brandon Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-1001

All the comforts of home

are combined with the friendly, helpful assistance of our full-time staff – whose primary goal is the wellbeing of every resident. Assistance with activi-ties of daily living, social events, shopping, or simply enjoying a good meal with friends, you’ll find it all right here.

The Arbor of Minden619 GermantownMinden, LA 71055(318) 382-0402

All the comforts of home are combined with the friendly, helpful assistance of our full-time staff – whose primary goal is the wellbeing of every resident. Assistance with activi-ties of daily living, social events, shopping, or simply enjoying a good meal with friends, you’ll find it all right here.

The Terrace of Shreveport 8950 East Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-3552

Attractions & Entertainment

Shreveport and Bossier City are blessed with an abundance of attractions and a wide range of entertainment opportuni-ties to suit virtually everyone’s interest.

All Star Bowling Lanes9130 Mansfield RoadShreveport, LA 71118(318) 687-3676

American Rose Center8877 Jefferson Paige RoadShreveport, LA 71119(318) 938-5402

ArklaTex Sports Museum of Champions

400 Caddo StreetShreveport, LA 71101(318) 221-8445

ArtSpace710 Texas StreetShreveport, LA 71101(318) 673-6535

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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 - 741-8302Transportation - Vans available

to seniors 60+ who have no means of transportation for medical appoint-ments, 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

Information Referral - Call 318.676.7900 for specific 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.

F o s t e r G r a n d p a r e n t - 318.676.7913. Seniors age 60+ can serve as mentors, tutors & caregivers to youth with special needs. Foster grand-parents must meet federal income requirements. A modest tax-free salary is given for 20 hours' per week service.

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Northwest LA - Serv-ing Seniors & Disabled Adults in Northwest Louisiana Parishes. Call 1.800.256.3003 or 318.676.7900

• Long Term Care Resources & Options - Help navigate complex system of Long Term Care

• Medicare Counseling - Answer Medicare coverage questions

• Medicare Part D Application

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 in-stallation on your phone. Necklace, wristband, or pocket clip styles pro-vided. Press the button for immediate help. $20 fee per month.

Senior Centers - Recreation, crafts, educational seminars, and

- 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.

Legal Services - Referrals for individual counseling

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 pro-vided weekly for homebound seniors.

Nursing Home Ombudsman - An advocate will investigate and resolve senior's nursing home complaints.

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 - Vol-unteers 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 Palmer SPAR - 547 E. 79th Street , Shreveport. Monday – Friday, 9 am - 1 pm. Lunch served at 11:30 am. 673-5336.

• Airport Park Spar, 6500 Kennedy Drive, Shreveport. Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 1 pm. Lunch served at 11:00 am. 673-7803.

• Broadmoor Neighborhood Center - Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Friday Only. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Lunch served at 11:30 am. 861-0586.

• Cockrell SPAR, 4109 Pines Road, Shreveport. Monday – Friday, 10 am – noon. Lunch served at 10:30 am. 629-4185.

• Cooper Road - Cooper Road Community Center, 1422 Martin Luther King Blvd, Shreveport. Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Lunch served at 11:30 am. 222-7967.

• Lakeside SPAR - 2200 Milam

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

Springhi l l Senior Center (539-2510), 301 West Church St., Springhill; 8 am to 4 pm

Transportation – transporting older persons to and from community facilities and resources. Assisted trans-portation also provided and must be scheduled weekly in advance.

health information. Also: day trips, extended trips, exercise/dance class-es, bingo, cards, dominoes, health screenings, exercise equipment room, Senior Games and Thursday night dances with a live band.

Medication Management - Semi-nars, brown bag services provided by pharmacists and programs provided by health care providers. Drug plan assistance available.

Medicaid Applications - Applica-tion center and assistance filling out the forms. By appointment only.

Street , Shreveport. Monday – Friday, 10 am – noon. Lunch served at 11:30 am. 673-7812.

• Morning Star - Morning Star Baptist Church, 5340 Jewella Ave., Shreveport. Monday – Friday. 9 am – noon. Lunch served at 11 am. 636-6172.

• Mooringsport - Mooringsport Community Center, 603 Latimer Street, Mooringsport. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 9 am – 12:30 pm. Lunch served at 11:30 am. 996-2059

• New Hill - New Hill CME Church, 8725 Springridge Texas Rd, Keithville. Tuesday and Thursday. 9 am noon. Lunch served at 11 am. 925-0529

• Oil City - Oil City Community Center, 110 Furman Street, Oil City. Monday and Friday, 9 am – 12:30 pm. Lunch served at 11:30 am. 995-6687

• Southern Hills SPAR - 1002 Bert Kouns, Shreveport. Monday – 10 am – 12:30 pm. Lunch served at noon. 673-7818.

• Valencia Park Community Center SPAR - 1800 Viking Drive. Monday – Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Lunch served at 11 am. 673-6433.

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 car-ing 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 care-giving. For family caregivers who are providing care for an older individual who is determined to be functionally impaired because of inability to per-form 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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Barnwell Garden & Art Center601 Clyde Fant Memorial

ParkwayShreveport, LA 71101(318) 673-7703

Boomtown Casino and Hotel300 Riverside DriveBossier City, LA 71111(318) 746-0711

Bossier Parish Library Historical Center

2206 Beckett St.Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 746-7717

Bossier Tennis Center1651 Mondello WayBossier City, LA(318) 213-2108

Chimp Haven13600 Chimpanzee PlaceKeithville, LA 71047(318) 925-9575

City of Shreveport Public Golf Courses• Huntington Park (318) 673-7765• Querbes Park (318) 673-7773• Jerry Time Brooks Park

(318) 673-7782

Crooked Hollow Golf Club8867 Elysian FieldsGreenwood, LA(318) 938-5060

DiamondJacks Casino711 DiamondJacks BlvdBossier City, LA 71111(318) 678-7777

East Bank Theatre and Gallery630 Barksdale BlvdBossier City, LA 71111(318) 741-8310

Eighth Air Force Museum88 Shreveport RoadBossier City, LA 71111(318) 456-3067

Eldorado Resort Casino451 Clyde Fant Memorial PkwyShreveport, LA 71101(318) 220-0711

Emmett Hook Performing Arts Center

550 Common StreetShreveport, LA 71101(318) 429-6887

Galley Fine Art Center2551 Airline Drive, Suite 200Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 741-9192

Gilbert and Sullivan Society205 East Southfield RoadShreveport, LA 71105(318) 869-1429

Harrah’s Louisiana Downs8000 East Texas StreetBossier City, LA 71111(318) 742-5555

Holiday Lanes3316 Old Minden RoadBossier City, LA 71111(318) 746-7331

Horseshoe Casino and Hotel711 Horseshoe BlvdBossier City, LA 71111(318) 742-0711

Hurley School of Music2802 Woodlawn AvenueShreveport, LA 71104(318) 869-5235

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Regional Visitor Center

700 Clyde Fant ParkwayShreveport, LA 71101(318) 677-2673

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

3201 Centenary Blvd.Shreveport, LA 71104(318) 861-7615

Logan Mansion Tours725 AustinShreveport, LA 71101(318) 459-2285

Louisiana State Exhibit Museum3015 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103(318) 632-2020

Louisiana State Oil and Gas Museum

200 S. Land AvenueOil City, LA 71061(318) 995-6845

Marjorie Lyons Playhouse2911 Centenary Blvd.Shreveport, LA 71104(318) 869-5242

Meadows Museum of Art2911 Centenary BlvdShreveport, LA 71104(318) 869-5169

MeadowLake Golf Club5730 Meadowlake Country

Club RoadKeithville, LA(318) 925-9547

Multicultural Center of the South

520 Spring StreetShreveport, LA 71101(318) 424-1380

Life Insurance for DiabeticsNo Exam! Fast Issue! Insulin OK!

318-213-6433Call Life 4 Diabetes Today!

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Municipal Auditorium705 Elvis Presley Ave.Shreveport, LA 71101(318) 841-4000

Pioneer Heritage CenterLSU ShreveportShreveport, LA 71115(318) 797-5339

Querbes Tennis Center3507 Beverly PlaceShreveport, LA 71104(318) 673-7787

River City Repertory Theatre2829 Youree Drive, Suite 4Shreveport, LA 71104(318) 868-5888

R. W. Norton Art Gallery4747 Creswell AvenueShreveport, LA 71104(318) 865-4201

Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino315 Clyde Fant Memorial

ParkwayShreveport, LA 71101(318) 424-7777

Sci-Port – Louisiana’s Science Center/IMAX Theatre

820 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

Shreveport, LA 71101(318) 424-3466www.sciport.org

Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center provides a fun, educa-tional environment for people of all ages to explore and actively engage in the world of math-ematics, science and technology. Sci-Port serves to spark curiosity about the world around us, pro-vides hands-on tools for using scientific discovery in everyday life, and encourages a passion for life-long learning.

Shreveport Country Club3101 Esplanade AvenueShreveport, LA 71109(318) 631-4511

Shreveport Little Theatre812 Margaret PlaceShreveport, LA 71101(318) 424-4438

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra619 Louisiana, Suite 400Shreveport, LA 71101(318) 227-8863

Shreveport Opera212 Texas, Suite 101Shreveport, LA 71101(318) 227-9503

Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet6654 St. Vincent AvenueShreveport, LA 71106(318) 865-9916

Shreveport Water Works Museum

142 North Common StreetShreveport, LA 71101(318) 221-3388

Shreveport Captains Baseball2901 Pershing BlvdShreveport, LA 71109(318) 636-5555

Southern University Museum of Art

610 Texas Street, Suite 110Shreveport, LA 71101(318) 760-6631

Spring Street Historical Museum

525 Spring StreetShreveport, LA 71101(318) 424-0964

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Strand Theatre619 Louisiana Shreveport, LA 71101(318) 226-1481

The Robinson Film Center617 Texas StreetShreveport, LA 71101(318) 424-9090

Touchstone Wildlife and Art Museum

5011 East Texas St.Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 746-5792

Vivian Railroad Station Museum

100 North Front StreetVivian, LA 71082(318) 375-5300

Westwood Executive Golf Course

5006 Jefferson Paige RoadShreveport, LA 71109(318) 636-3162

Disability Services

The following 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.

Betty & Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center Of Louisiana

601 Jordan St.Shreveport, LA 71101318-425-7781www.deafactioncenter.org

Hear Now –LSU Health Sciences Center

ENT Clinic1501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103318-675-6262www.lsuhscshreveport.edu Hearing Aids – LA Rehab

Services1525 Fairfield #708Shreveport, LA 71101318-676-7155www.dss.louisiana.gov

Hearing Units (State Disability Determination)

2920 Knight StreetShreveport, LA 71105318-869-6576www.dss.louisiana.gov

Louisiana Association For The Blind

1750 Claiborne Ave.Shreveport, LA 71103318-635-6471www.lablind.com

Provides services and prod-

ucts for people who are visually impaired. Our Sensory Aids Store is open Monday-Friday, of-fering the latest technologies to enhance remaining vision levels. Louisiana Assistive Technology

Access Network (LATAN)820 Jordan Suite 120Shreveport, LA 71101318-841-1548 www.latan.org

Mollie Webb Speech & Hearing Clinic

3735 Blair St.Shreveport, LA 71103318-632-2015 New Horizons Independent

Living Center8508 Line Avenue, Suite DShreveport, LA 71106318-671-8131www.nhilc.org

A non-profit, non-residential facility that offers info, refer-ral, peer counseling, & skills training. Services include assistive technology, transporta-tion, mental health counseling, attendant training program, and attendant services to people with disabilities. They provide support for people with dis-abilities who are considering transitioning from a nursing home or other institution.

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities abound for area seniors who wish to share their talents.

Community Development (Employment)

1237 Murphy Street Room # 210Shreveport, LA 71101318-673-7500www.shreveportla.gov

To make available to the customer an array of employ-ment, education, training and workforce development services, so that individuals and employ-ers can make informed choices about their needs.

“I will never be an old man. To me, old age is

always 15 years older than I am.” ~ Francis Bacon

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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.

(318) 798-1353Auto Mall/8752 Business Park

Shreveport

(318) 687-5070740 Bert Kouns

Shreveport

(318) 742-55752654 Barksdale Blvd

Bossier City

DOING OUR PART TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT


Louisiana Department Of Labor2900 Dowdell StreetShreveport, LA 71103318-676-7788www.laworks.net

Job Placement, unemploy-ment insurance, training programs, labor market info and referral to other agencies.

North Louisiana Goodwill Industries

800 W. 70th St.Shreveport, LA 71106318-869-2575www.goodwillnla.org Senior Employment Program/

Ayuda820 Jordan St. Suite #310Shreveport, LA 71101318-221-7611www.servicelocator.org

Project Ayuda/SCSEP enhances employment opportu-nities for low-income seniors 55 and older and promotes them as a solution for businesses seeking trained, qualified, and reliable employees.

Estate Planning and Legal Services

Estate planning involves assets and the various forms of ownership that those assets may take. Through estate planning, individuals can determine how and by whom assets will be managed during your lifetime if you ever become unable to manage them yourself; when and under what circumstances it makes sense to distribute assets during your lifetime, how and to whom assets will be distrib-uted after 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.

George H. Mills, Attorney331 Milam StreetShreveport, LA 71101(318) 222-0337


HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm protects seniors on Social Secu-rity and pensions from creditor harassment at minimal cost. HELPS brings peace of mind to America’s seniors.

John E. Settle, Jr., Attorney1915 Citizens Bank DriveBossier City, LA 71111(318) 742-5513 The Elder Law AttorneysJoseph R. Gilsoul and Kyle A. Moore 912 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 222-2100www.weems-law.com

Offers a full spectrum of services, considering all options to develop an effective, flexible, and protective plan for a family’s specific needs. Specializing in estate planning, long-term care

planning, special needs plan-ning, and successions.

Eye Care Providers

The 3 main types of eye care professionals are ophthal-mologists, 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, pre-scribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, diagnosing and treating eye diseases, and performing surgery.

• Optometrists are licensed by the state They can perform an eye examination and can determine the presence of vision-related problems. They can also prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses.

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

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

Bossier Family Eye Care 927 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 747-0302

David Raines Community Center

1625 David Raines RoadShreveport, LA 71107(318) 425-2252

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

Dr. Bryan Vekovius 450 Ashley Ridge Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 675-3733www.drveko.com

An expert in aesthetics and treatment of diseases and syndromes involving the eye and eyelid, tearing system, and the optic nerve and is consid-ered an expert in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery having performed close to two thou-sand procedures over the past six years on the eyelid alone.

Eye Institute South2530 Bert Kouns Industrial

Loop #116Shreveport, LA 71118(318) 212-5901

Highland Clinic Ophthalmology471 Ashley Ridge Dr., #100 Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 795-4770 Lusk Eye Specialists 451 Ashley Ridge Drive Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 222-5555

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

Founded in 2003 for the treatment of all eye conditions. From fitting glasses and contacts to treating diabetic eye disease to routine and complex cataract eye surgery, they provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family.

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

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

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

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

Vision Source136 Shelley DriveLongview, TX 75701(800) 243-2020

WK Eye Institute2611 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103(318) 212-2020www.wkhs.com


Zaffater Eye Center2300 Hospital Drive, Suite 300Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 747-5838

Financial Planning Services

A financial consultant prepares financial plans for clients. Some financial planners assess every aspect of an individual’s financial life - including savings, investments, insurance, taxes, retirement, and estate planning - and help develop a detailed strat-egy for meeting financial goals.

Argent Financial Group 333 Texas Street, Suite 699 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 673-1920

Chad M. Garland, CPA, LLC7591 Fern Avenue, Suite 1701Shreveport, LA 71105(318) 220-4416www.chadgarlandcpa.com

With over 30 years of experi-ence, he has in-depth knowledge to solve problems and to administer confidential financial solutions. Services include: estate planning, insurance plan-ning, retirement planning, plus a full range of accounting and bookkeeping services.

Cornerstone Financial Services, LLC

910 Pierremont, Suite 410Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 861-8607 Evans Financial Group 7600 Fern Ave., Bldg 1200 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 629-4852 “I’m not afraid of aging.” ~Shelley Duvall

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Executive Financial Group8848 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 795-0660

French Financial Group7607 Fern Avenue, Ste 902Shreveport, LA 71105(318) 670-8796

Garcia Financial Services1605 Benton Road, Suite H Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-4437


HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm protects seniors on Social Secu-rity and pensions from creditor harassment at minimal cost. HELPS brings peace of mind to America’s seniors.

Horton Financial Services120 North Hardwick Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 222-8600

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

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

McDaniel Financial 2001 East 70th, Suite 407 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-9022

S.A.F.E. Planning, Inc. 920 Pierremont, Suite 105 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 869-3133

Serio Financial Services 6969 Fern Loop, #206 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 221-0889

TFG Financial1754 East 70th StreetShreveport, LA 71105(318) 424-1116

Williams Financial Advisors 6245 Youree Dr., Suite 180 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-1112

Funeral Homes

When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are 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? What arrangements should you plan. How much will it 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 de-ceased. 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.

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

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

Centuries Funeral Home8801 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 686-4334

Forest Park Funeral Home1201 Louisiana Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-7181

Good Samaritan Funeral Home2200 Laurel Street Shreveport, LA 71133 (318) 221-7337

Heavenly Gates 1339 Jewell Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-8010

Hill Crest Funeral Home 601 Hwy 80 East Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 949-9415

J. S. Williams and Son Funeral Home

1104 Pierre Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 221-6169

Louisiana Funeral and Cremation Care

3903 Meriwether Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 688-5509

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

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

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

Government ServicesCity of Bossier

Animal Control: 318-741-8499 Billing Permits and Inspections

318-741-8985Bossier City – Main Number

318-741-8500 Bossier Clean City Committee

318-741-8409Community Development

318-741-8560Community Oriented Policing

318-741-8352Community Property Standards

318-741-8578Fire Department

• Emergency - 911• Fire Prevention Bureau

318-741-8704• Non – Emergencies

318-741-8700Mayors Office – The Mayor

318-741-8501Metropolitan Planning

Commission: 318-741-8824Parking Tickets and Traffic Fines

318-741-8835Parks and Recreation

318-741-8463Police Department

• Emergency - 911

• Non Emergency 318-741-8611

• Crime Stoppers 318-424-4100Public Works: 318-741-8402SB Convention & Tourist

Bureau - 318-222-9391Sewer Repairs: 318-741-8466Street Department :

318-741-8402Water Bills: 318-741-8757

City of ShreveportCitizen & Neighborhood

Assistance - 318-673-5669 City of Shreveport :

318-673-5463 Community Development

318-673-5900 Community Support Program

318-865-1422 Council Offices: 318-673-5262 Fraud Hotline: 318-222-5698 Mayors Office

• Citizen Concerns 318-673-5013

• The Mayor 318-673-5050 Neighborhood Assistance Team:

• Area 1 (North) 318-673-6936

• Area 2 (East) 318-673-7397

• Area 3 (West) 318-673-7359

• Area 4 (South) 318-673-7399 Office Of Environmental Affairs

318-673-7660 Parking Tickets: 318-222-0290 Police Department

• Emergency - 911 • Non-Emergency

318-673-2583 Public Assembly & Recreation

(SPAR) 318-673-7727 Public Works Emergency

Assistance 318-673-7600 Shreveport/Bossier Community

Renewal - 318-425-3222Fire Department

• Emergency 911 • Fire Prevention Bureau

318-673-6740 • Non-Emergencies

318-673-6650 Shreveport Police

• Crime Stoppers 318-673-7000

• Forgery & Fraud Unit 318-673-6985

• Non-Emergencies 318-673-7300 SB Convention & Tourist

Bureau - 318-222-9391Transportation (SPORTRAN)

318-673-7425 Water Bills - 318-673-5510Water OFF and ON Meter

Services - 318-673-7626 Weed & Seed

• Area 2 (Olive St.) 318-673-7390

• Area 3 (Midway St.) 318-673-7357Zoning Enforcement

318-673-6440

Bossier ParishAnimal/Rat Control

318-965-3752Bossier Community Service

318-747-1045Bossier Parish Civil Department

318-965-2368Bossier Parish Clerk of Court

318-965-2336Bossier Parish Fire District

318-949-9440Bossier Parish Health Unit

318-741-7314

Bossier Parish Police Jury 318-965-2329

Bossier Parish Registrar of Voters - 318-965-2301

Bossier Parish Sheriff Substation 318-747-8600

Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office 318-965-2203

Bossier Parish Tax Assessor 318-965-2213

Social Services Needs and Information - 211

South Bossier Parish Fire District - 318-987-2555

Caddo ParishAnimal/Rat Control

318-226-6624Caddo Community Action

Agency - 318-861-4808Caddo Parish Commission

318-226-6596Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office

318-226-6881Caddo Parish Fire:

• District 1: 318-929-3575• District 2: 318-425-2712• District 3: 318-938-5290• District 4: 318-925-2200• District 5: 318-797-4111

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• District 6: 318-925-8791• District 7: 318-995-7114• District 8: 318-375-3233• District 9: 318-861-9210

Caddo Parish Food Stamp Office : 318-676-7600

Caddo Parish Health Unit 318-676-5223

Caddo Parish Office of Vital Records: 318-676-5201

Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office 318-675-2170

Department of Motor Vehicles 225-925-6146

Driver’s License Bureau 225-925-6146

Mosquito Control 318-226-6628

Social Services Needs and Information: 211

State of LouisianaBayou Health Plans (Medicaid

& LaChip): 855-229-6848Commissioner of Public Service

318-676-7464 Consumer Credit Complaints

888-525-9414 Dept of Housing & Urban

Development: 318-676-3440Do Not Call Program

800-256-2397 Elderly Protective Services

318-676-5200 Group Benefits Office

318-676-7026 Justice Dept. - Attorney General

318-227-3790 LA Dept. of Health & Hospitals

• Home & Community Based Waivers 318-741-2700

• Toll Free: 800-660-0488 • Office of Mental Health

225-342-5774

LA Dept. of Insurance (Toll Free): 800-259-5300

LA Dept. of Justice Consumer Protection: 225-339-5191 Toll Free: 800-351-4889

LA Dept. of Motor Vehicles 225-925-6146

LA Dept. of Revenue Taxpayer Assistance: 225-219-2448

LA Dept. of Trans. and Development: 225-379-1100

LA Housing Finance Agency 888-454-2001

LA Office of the Governor - • Department of Veteran

Affairs: 225-922-0500 • Office of Disability

Affairs: 225-219-7550 • Office of Elderly Affairs

225-342-7100 LA Council on Developmental

Disabilities: 800-922-3425 Medicare Beneficiary Hotline

800-433-4958 Mental Health Advocacy Service

318-676-7332 Mental Health Office

318-676-5111 NW Reg. Center For Addictive

Disorders: 318-632-2040 Office for Citizens With

Disabilities: 318-741-7455 Office of Elderly Affairs

318-676-5200 Office of Family Support

318-676-7600 Public Health Office

318-676-7470 State Police Office

318-747-7411 Representatives:

• District 1: James Morris 318-995-6852

• District 2: Roy Burrell 318-676-7137

• District 3: Barbara Norton 318-632-5887

• District 4: Patrick Williams 318-676-5990

• District 5: Alan Seabaugh 318-676-7990

• District 6: Thomas Carmody 318-862-9956

• District 7: Richard Burford 318-925-9588

• District 8:Jeff Thompson 318-741-2850

• District 9: Henry Burns 318-949-2463

• District 10: Gene Reynolds 318-371-3092Senators:

• District 36: Robert Adley 318-965-1755

• District 37: Barrow Peacock 318-741-7180

• District 38: Sherri S. Buffington 318-687-4820

• District 39: Gregory Tarver 318-227-1499Taxpayer Assistance

318-676-7500 Veterans Affairs Office

318-676-7540

U. S. Government 1-800 FED-INFO

800-333-4636

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 318-676-3343

Health & Human Resources 318-676-3850

Housing - FHA: 318-676-3401 Housing Counseling

Homebuyers & Renters 800-358-6216

Local HUD-FHA General Information: 318-676-3385

Medicare Part B Information 800-462-9666

Postal Service: 800-275-8777 Shreveport Vet Center

318-861-1776 Social Security Administration

318-676-3173U.S. Congressman John

Fleming 318-798-2254 U.S. Senator David Vitter

318-861-0437U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu

318-676-3085 United States Railroad

Retirement: 318-676-3022 Veterans Administration

Medical Center 318-221-8411

Veterans Affairs/Benefits Information: 800-827-1000

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Hearing Care Providers

A visit to a professional who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of hearing loss.

• An otolaryngologist is an ear, nose and throat medical doctor that has 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 treat-ing hearing loss through hearing aids, audiologists identify and refer any conditions that require treatment by an ENT.

• Hearing instrument specialists are trained to perform hearing evaluations and dispense hearing aids.

Associates of Ear and ThroatLSU Health Sciences Center1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71130 (318) 675-6262

Audibel of Shreveport 701 Jordan, Suite D Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 425-5417www.audibelofshreveport.com

Free hearing test and a no money down 30 day trial on all products before you buy. Free service and cleaning on all brands.

Beltone Hearing 1701 Old Minden Road, Suite

17F Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 629-4188

Better Hearing Systems 1000 Chinaberry Dr., Ste 103 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-9191www.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.

David Raines Community Health Center

1625 David Raines Rd Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 425-2252

Ear, Nose and Throat Center8575 Fern Ave, #103 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-0759www.entcenter.md

Ear, Nose and Throat Center provides specialized care in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Audiology and hearing aids, and maintain a full-service allergy testing and treatment clinic as well as an on-site CT scanner.

Ear, Nose and Throat Center 2121 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 226-9441 www.entcenter.md

Ear, Nose and Throat Center provides specialized care in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Audiology and hearing aids, and maintain a full-service

allergy testing and treatment clinic as well as an on-site CT scanner.

Highland Clinic Audiological Services

1455 East Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-4442

Miracle Ear Hearing Center2121 Airline Drive, #600Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 742-3525

Miracle Ear Hearing Center5737 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 219-4155

Shreve Hearing Aid Service1810 East 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-7733

Willis Knighton The Center for Ear, Nose, and

Throat Disorders2300 Hospital Drive, Suite 460Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 212-7953

Pierremont Eye Institute

Christopher L. Shelby, md

Ashley Wheat Sipes, md

David D. Bryan, md

J. Paul Swearingen, Jr., md

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7607 Youree Drive Shreveport

(318) 212-EYES (3937)

WK Eye InstituteStephen W. Lewis, od

2611 Greenwood Road, Shreveport

(318) 212-2020

Eye Institute SouthWyche T. Coleman, III, md

2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 116

Shreveport(318) 212-5901

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Help LinesCity Services

SHV = ShreveportBC = Bossier City

Reporting:• a missing person:

673-7020 SHV; 741-8641 BC • a stolen automobile -

673-6985 SHV; 741-8641 BC• citizens concerns/com-

plaints to the Mayor 673-5013 SHV; 741-8501 BC

• Domestic violence 673-6985 SHV; 741-8641 BC

• Forgery and Fraud 673-6985 SHV; 741-8641 BC

• information to Crime-stoppers: 673-7000 SHV; 424-4100 BC

• junk cars or other debris on property: 673-6219 SHV; 741-8571 BC

• electric service problems - 888-218-3919

• event for convention or tourist attraction: 318-222-9391

• garbage collection problems: 673-6369 SHV; 741-8461 BC

• high grass or weeds on property: 673-6219 SHV; 741-8571 BC

• local telephone problems: 877-737-2478

• natural gas leaks or gas problems: 800-551-8261

• potential fire hazard situation: 673-6740 SHV; 741-8704 BC

• potential zoning violation: 673-6440 SHV; 741-8703 BC

• Property crimes: 673-6985 SHV; 741-8641 BC

• street sign or traffic signal problems : 673-6181 SHV; 741-8411 BC

• unsafe structure on property: 673-6219 SHV; 741-8571 BC

• stray or noisy animals: 226-6624 SHV; 741-8499 BC

• water or sewer leaks: 673-7600 SHV; 741-8466 BC

• water bills problems: 673-5510 SHV; 741-8757 BC

Seeking information about:• citizen or neighborhood

assistance: 673-7397 SHV; 741-8352 BC

• Event or tourist attraction: 222-9391

• 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: 673-6100 SHV; 741-8571 BC

• parking ticket information: 222-0290 SHV; 741-8687 BC

• recycling information: 673-6300 SHV; 741-8461 BC

Parish ServicesC = Caddo ParishB = Bossier parish

Reporting:• animal/rat problems:

226-6624 C; 965-3752 B• civil & criminal situations:

675-2170 C; 965-2203 B• consumer credit com-

plaints: 888-525-9414• elderly abuse or neglect:

676-5200• mosquito problems:

226-6627 or 226-6801 • nursing home problem:

676-7900 C; 676-7900 B• public services complaints:

676-7464• property tax problem:

681-0638 C; 965-3400 B• unfair or deceptive prod-

ucts/services: 800-351-4889

Seeking information about: • accessing needed social

services: 211 C; 227-2100 B• assistance for an el-

derly crime victim: 681-0871 C; 965-2203 B

• assistance with transpor-tation needs: 676-7900 C; 741-8302 B

• Assistance in purchasing handicapped accessible vehicles: 225-379-1100

• death investigation: 226-6881 C; 742-0579 B

• driver’s license: 225-925-6146

• event or tourist attraction: 222-9391

• food assistance: 675-2400• food stamps: 676-7600

• general parish issues: 226-6900 C; 965-2329 B

• Homestead Exemption: 226-6705 C; 965-3400 B

• library services: 226-5897 C; 746-1693 B

• marriage license: 226-6789 C; 965-2336 B

• Meals on Wheels: 676-7900 C; 741-8302 B

• Parks and recreation: 929-2806 C

• public health issues: 676-5222 C; 741-7314 B

• vehicle registration: 225-925-6146

• vital and birth records: 676-5201 C; 965-2336 B

• voter registration: 226-6891 C; 965-2301 B

Louisiana ServicesReporting:

• concerns or problems with a licensed health care provider: 318-862-9899; 800-256-3068

• concerns to Governor of Louisiana: 225-342-0991; 800-256-7777

• consumer product safety concerns: 800-638-2772

• consumer complaints: 800-351-4889

• domestic violence hotline: 800-799-7233

• forest fires: 800-242-3473• future digging on prop-

erty: 811; 800-272-3020; 225-275-3700

• homeland security concerns: 425-5351

• insurance policy problems or complaints: 800-259-5301

• public utility com-pany problems: 318-676-7464; 800-256-2412

• quality of care problems in a health care facility: 800-433-4958

• railroad crossing problems: 800-232-0144; 800-453-2530

• drug helpline: 800-662-4357

• suicide prevention lifeline: 800-272-8255

• suspected fraud & abuse: 800-477-8477; 800-488-2917

• toxic or oil spills: 800-424-8802

answering. aiding. guiding.

Volunteer today! 1-800-259-5301 www.ldi.la.gov

Anyone eligible for Medicare (65+ or disabled) should know about the senior Health insurance information Program (sHiiP). SHIIP offers free and confidential help with Medicare and other health insurance. Our counselors work through local organizations and can help answer your questions.

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Seeking information about: • assistance for a chroni-

cally developmentally disabled person: 318-741-7455; 800-862-1409

• assistance for a Louisiana veteran: 318-677-7540; 800-827-1000

• assistance in filing a state income tax return: 318-676-7500; 800-829-3071

• assistance while traveling on highways: 318-741-7411; 800-259-4929

• boat registration: 318-676-7594; 318-371-3050

• disability determinations: 318-869-6400; 800-256-2266

• Elderly Medicaid Waiver assistance & LT-PCS: 800-660-0488; 866-229-5222

• fishing and hunting license: 800-344-9453

• insurance comparison information and guides: 800-259-5301

• Louisiana tourism events or attractions: 318-938-5613

• mental health services: 318-676-5111; 866-416-5370

• reducing telemarket-ing calls to home phone: - 800-676-0773

• senior services: 225-342-7100

• senior health insur-ance information program: – 800-259-5301

• state police: 747-7411• taxpayer assistance:

676-7500• veterans affairs office:

676-7540

Federal Government Services

Reporting: • concerns to the President

of The United States: 202-456-1111 or 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 & employ-ment issues: 800-669-4000

• mail service problems/concerns : 318-677-2235; 800-275-8777

• 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 • Federal Government

services: 800-688-9889 • Federal Housing

Information: 318-676-3385; 800-358-6216

• Medicare Claims: 800-462-9666

• Medicare benefits: 633-4227 ; 800-932-7644

• Medicare Savings Programs 318-862-9862; 888-544-7996

• 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

• reducing telemarketing calls to home phone: 888-382-1222

• Social Security Benefits:

318-676-3209; 800-772-1213• SSA Hearings & Appeals:

318-676-3850• Veterans Benefits:

318-676-7540; 800-827-1000

MiscellaneousReporting:

• cable television service problems : 318-213-4130; 318-747-1688

• comments or suggestions to The Best of Times: 318-636-5510

• consumer/business complaints: 318-222-7575

• obscene or harassing telephone calls: 318-557-6222

• problems with daily news-paper delivery: 318-459-3322; 318-747-7900

• product safety issues: 800-638-2772

• suspected domestic vio-lence situation: 888-411-1333 800-799-7233

• suspected drug & narcotic problems : 318-677-8862; 800-662-4357

• suspected gambling problems: 877-770-7867 Seeking information about:

• Alcoholics Anonymous: 318-865-2171; 800-729-6686

• area tourism and events: 318-222-9391; 800-551-8682

• Benefits Check Up: Help find benefit programs that can help pay for medications, health care, food, utilities and more. www.benefitscheckup.org

• donating furniture, clothing, and other items: 318-424-3200; 318-869-2571

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of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting seniors to services. 1-800-677-1116 or www.eldercare.gov

• Foster grandparent volun-teer program: 318-676-7913

• free legal assistance: 318-222-7186; 800-960-9109

• free or low cost legal representation: 318-221-2205

• local volunteer opportuni-ties: 318-676-5186

• locating senior housing, meals, transportation, home health, etc.: 800-677-1116

• obtaining flu/pneumonia shots: 318-865-9545

• poisoning information or assistance: 800-256-9822 or 800-222-1222

• senior advocacy concerns: 318-227-6186; 800-960-7705

• senior services: 318-676-7900 or 800-256-3003

Home Care Providers

Home care providers or private duty care providers are companies that provide home care aides, companion care, homemaker services, assis-tance with activities of daily living in the client’s place of residence (i.e. home, hospital, assisted living, or nursing home). These providers are not generally certified or licensed home health care agencies and generally are not able to provide services which are reimbursed by the Medicare program, some Medicaid programs, and some private insurance programs.

Care is generally provided on an hourly basis by trained caregiv-ers. 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.

All About Care Home Services2529 East 70th Street, Suite 306 Shreveport, LA 71105(318) 797-2100

Best Friends Care7591 Fern Avenue, Suite 1701Shreveport, LA 71105(318) 655-5606

Providing sitter and compan-ion services to clients in Caddo, Bossier, and Webster Parishes at very affordable rates. 10% discount for all military and veterans.

Comfort Keepers 910 Pierremont RoadSuite 410 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 934-0090www.comfortkeepers.com

Helping seniors live happy, healthy 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.

Elite Health Solutions, LLC7591 Fern Ave., Suite 1601Shreveport, LA 71105(318) 213-5483

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) 671-1799www.familycareservices.net

Since 1993, catering to the needs of others, providing companionship, understanding & experienced care. Compas-sionate, 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 Services2533 Bert Kouns, Ste 119 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 682-8182www.homeassistanceservices.com

Since 1987, we have been providing high quality, friendly, honest and compassionate care by qualified a direct service workers to encourage individu-als 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 Staffing2323 Old Minden Road Suite

500 Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 741-3776 New Horizons Independent

Living Center8508 Line Avenue, Suite D Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 671-8131www.nhilc.org

Enabling people with dis-abilities to live independently. A non-profit and non-residential service provider offers inde-pendent living services, assistive technology services, transporta-tion services, mental health counseling services, an attendant training program, and attendant

services to people with disabili-ties in the 29 parishes of North Louisiana.

Northwest LA INCS, LLC4111 Metro Drive Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 636-0390 Seniors’ Club PCA Care2653 Malcolm Street Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 635-0010

Southland Home Health of Shreveport

9301 Wallace Lake RoadShreveport, LA 71106(318) 683-1190

Home Health Agencies

Home health agencies are li-censed by a state to provide care to a patient in the patient’s resi-dence. Care must be prescribed by the patient’s attending physi-cian 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, Medic-aid, 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 certi-fied 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 Health2090 Stockwell Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-6180

Christus Home Care 1700 Buckner, Ste 200 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-7200

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Gentiva Health Services 920 Pierremont, Ste 520 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 865-8865

Louisiana HomeCare of Shreveport

920 Pierremont, Ste 220 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 219-9549

Medistar Home Health2103 Old Minden Road, Ste ABossier City, LA 71112(318) 742-4028 National Homecare Services3007 Knight Street, Suite 200Shreveport, 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

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

Supra Home Care 8889 Jewella, Ste D Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 865-3111

Synergy Home Care 2533 Bert Kouns, #117 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 550-0285 Thompson Home Health2529 East 70th, Suite 110 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-9392

Trinity Home Care3825 GilbertShreveport, LA 71104(318) 861-0306

United Home Health Care of Shreveport

9400 Village Green DriveShreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-7777www.unitedhomehealthcare.com

United Home Health Care of Shreveport’s mission is to assist patients and their families to recover from an illness and be self-sufficient in the com-fort of their homes or places of residence and in familiar surroundings at the lowest cost compared to hospitalization and nursing homes.

Willis Knighton Home Health3300 Albert Bicknell #4 Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-4180www.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, oc-cupational therapy, lymphedema therapy, and speech therapy. Other services provided are a medical social worker and certi-fied nursing assistants.

Home Medical Infusion

Home medical infusion provides safe, effective admin-istration of medication or vital fluids to patients in their own home or in an outpatient setting.

CarePoint Partners4859 Shed Road, Suite 300Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 747-5080

IV Plus of Shreveport 2535 Bert Kouns IndustrialSuite 211 Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 683-5139

National Pharmacy Services of Shreveport

8860 Quimper Place Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-9517

Wellcare Pharmacy and Home Infusion

4160 Airline Drive Bossier Ciy, LA 71111 (318) 212-9990

WellNecessities Pharmacy and Infusion

8835 Line AvenueSuite 500 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 222-0885

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Hospice Care Services

Hospice is a method of caring for the terminally ill that helps provide comfort and support to patients and their family members when an illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. Hospice neither pro-longs life nor hastens death. The primary goal is to improve the quality of a patient’s last days. Hospice care can be provided in the home, hospice facility, nursing home, or hospital. Medical, social, spiritual, and counseling services can all be part of hospice care, depending on the individual patient and family needs. Medicare and many private health insurance programs cover hospice care but require specific patient eligibil-ity, including certification by a physician that the patient is terminally ill with 6 months or less to live based on knowledge about the normal course of a specific illness.

Agape Hospice806 Brook Hollow Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 868-2150

Christus Schumpert Hospice and Grace Home

One St. Mary Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-4605

Circle of Life Hospice, Inc.920 East 70th Street, Ste BShreveport, LA 71106 (318) 869-4012www.circleoflifehospiceinc.com

Circle of Life Hospice provides a team of doctors, nurses, CNAs, chaplains, social workers, bereavement staff and volunteers for terminally ill pa-tients and their families during end of life care.

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

Hospice of Shreveport/Bossier3829 Gilbert Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 865-7177

Jordan’s Crossing Hospice624 Travis St., Suite 700 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 631-6789

LifePath Hospice Care Services8720 Quimper Place #100Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 222-5711

Odyssey HealthCare 8508 Line Ave., Suite 6A Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 868-8788www.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. Regional Hospice Care Group8660 Fern Avenue, Suite 145Shreveport, LA 71105(318) 524-1046

SouthernCare Hospice 2924 Knight St.,#324 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 227-9160

St. Joseph Hospice 688 Jordan Shreveport LA 71101 (318) 222-8723www.stjosephhospice.com

St. Joseph Hospice is a spiri-tually driven hospice with many years of experience providing emotional, spiritual, and physi-cal support to patients facing a terminal illness and their loved ones.

Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana

616 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-2170www.wkhs.com

Willis-Knighton Hospice of Louisiana provides skilled ser-vices 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.

HospitalsHospitals vary widely in the

services. The different types of hospitals include:

• General hospitals have many specialized departments with highly trained doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. They are gener-ally set up to deal with many kinds of disease and injury, and typically have an emergency department to deal with im-mediate and urgent threats to health.

• Specialized hospitals include rehabilitation hospitals, children’s hospitals, geriatric hospitals, veteran’s hospitals, and hospitals for dealing with specific medical needs.

Brentwood Hospital 1006 Highland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 678-7500www.brentwoodbehavioral.com

Brentwood Hospital helps individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, result-ing in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treat-ment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment.

Christus SchumpertOne 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

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Lifecare Hospital - Pierremont8001 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3200

Lifecare Hospital - Linwood9320 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

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 Center2800 Melrose Avenue. Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-2033

Stonewall Hospital 960 Hwy 171 Stonewall, LA 71078 (318) 925-6660

Willis Knighton Medical Center

2600 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-4000www.wkhs.com

A 369 bed acute care hospital providing various medical treat-ments, 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.

WK Bossier Health Center2400 Hospital Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212-7000www.wkhs.com

A 114 bed acute care hospital providing various medical treat-ments, therapies, and surgical care and staffed with doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. WKHS has been rated one of the top 100 hospi-tals in the US.

Willis Knighton South and the Center for Women’s Health

2510 Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 212-5000www.wkhs.com


WK Pierremont Health Center8001 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3000www.wkhs.com


Independent Living

CommunitiesIndependent Living com-

munities 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 com-munities are designed for those who are relatively physically and socially independent. The major benefits are maintenance free living, socialization opportuni-ties and numerous activities. Other amenities may include housekeeping services, pest con-trol, apartment maintenance, parking, utilities, cable televi-sion, transportation and one or more meals served in a common dining area. These communi-ties do not provide custodial or medical care. Neither long term care insurance nor federal/state assistance living programs will cover the costs of living.

Garden Apartments at the Oaks

600 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-2000www.theoaksofla.com

Offers 119 garden apart-ments, all on one level with many overlooking a lake and most with parking just outside the door. A number of studio and one-bedroom garden apart-ments with interior access to the Alta and John Franks Commu-nity Centre also are available.

Glen Stiles Apartments403 East Flournoy Lucas RoadShreveport, LA 71115(318) 797-6810

Glenview Gardens 4828 Medical DriveBossier City, LA 71112(318) 746-0470

Summerfield Estates 9133 Baird Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-9525

Tower at The Oaks600 East Flournoy Lucas RoadShreveport, LA 71115(318) 212-6257www.theoaksofla.com

Offers 124 residences for ac-tive adults, age 55+ ,a first-of-its kind for Shreveport. The Tower is nestled in a park-like setting surrounded by beautiful vistas – trees, water, walking trails and spacious lawns. The luxuri-ous multistory building is the nucleus of a concierge commu-nity with resort amenities such as flexible dining options and a spa and wellness center. The Waterford at Shreveport2222 East Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-3300www.waterfordatshreveport.com

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 pro-grams, 24 hour emergency call system, and 24 hour staffing.

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Medical Equipment &

SuppliesDurable medical equipment

suppliers provide equipment, supplies, and services that help patients stay active, achieve a better quality of life, and remain safe in their home. Suppliers work closely with physicians, caregivers, nurses, discharge planners, social workers, and pharmacists to insure that the right products are provided to meet the medical needs of the patient to accomplish the out-comes desired by their doctor.

Accucare Medical 9011 Linwood Ave Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 687-1444

Allmed Mobility303 North Market St. Suite BShreveport, LA 71107(318) 222-2860(877) 602-8109 toll free

AllMed Mobility is a medical supply company with a staff that has over 60 years of experience serving the community to help patients regain their indepen-dence through the use of power mobility products, modular ramps for houses, lift chairs, lifts for vehicles, and any other products.

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, #142Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 861-5907

Ashley Medical Equipment & Supplies

1435 Hawn Ave Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 676-0881

Associated Medical and Oxygen Supply

8870 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-6004

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

FastServ Medical3050 Knolin, #1Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 741-9586

Healthcare Warehouse, LLC209 Expo Circle, Suite AWest Monroe, LA 71292(318) 323-7773(888) 345-3905 toll freewww.hcwonline.com

Began providing medical supplies for clients in Louisiana

in 1996 and in Texas in 1998. Since we are a family owned business, we have maintained a “hands on” approach to dealing with our clients, who now number in the thousands. Home Health Medical Supply 4020 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71109(318) 631-1466

Medical Technology, Inc. -DME 8860 Quimper, # 200 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-5140

Physician’s Choice Home Medical

1509 Doctors Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-6288

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

Regional Medical Rental and Sales

9422 Kingston Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 686-5277

Samaritan Home Medical & Respiratory

9162 Mansfield Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-2809

Shreveport Diabetic Shoes and Medical Supplies

8837 Kingston Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-7317

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 PlansThe following offer Medicare

Health Plans (also known as Medicare Part C or Medicare Advantage Plans) for persons living in Caddo/Bossier parishes (according to www.medicare.gov as of 2/4/2012). These health plan options are part of the Medicare program. If you join, you generally get all your Medicare-covered health care through that plan. Coverage can include prescription drugs. Other plans may be available by calling 1-800-633-4227. TTY: 877-486-2048. Visit www.medi-care.gov to compare plans.

Arcadian Community Care920 Pierremont Road, Suite 506Shreveport, LA 71106Toll Free 1-888-261-1061TTY 1-866-573-8613www.arcadiancommunitycare.com

Medicare Health Plans avail-able: Plus

Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc.

910 Pierremont Road, Suite 410Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 861-8609Toll Free 1-800-833-2364TTY 1-877-833-4486www.humana-medicare.com

Medicare Health Plans available: Private Fee for Service; Health Maintenance Organization

Humana Insurance Company910 Pierremont Road, Suite 410Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 861-8609Toll Free 1-800-833-2364TTY 1-877-833-4486www.humana-medicare.com

Medicare Health Plans available: Preferred Provider Organization

Universal AmericanToll Free 1-800-996-8867TTY 1-800-777-9083www.todaysoptions.com

Medicare Health Plans avail-able: Private Fee for Service

Universal Health Care Insurance Company, Inc.

Toll Free 1-800-965-7034TTY 1-800-617-0177www.univhc.com

Medicare Health Plans avail-able: Private Fee for Service

Vantage Health Plan, Inc1-888-823-1910 Ext 1TTY 1-866-524-5144www.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 liv-ing in Louisiana according to the 2012 Medicare and You Handbook dated August 2011. Some of these plans may not

be available in all Louisiana parishes. Other Medicare prescription drug plans may be available by visiting the website at www.medicare.gov or calling 1-800-633-4227 (TTY: 877-486-2048). Visit www.medicare.gov to compare plans.

Aetna Medicare (S5810)1-800-832-2640

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (S5937)

411 Ashley Ridge Blvd.Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 795-49111-800-593-9735www.bcbsla.com

Bravo Health Insurance Company (S5998)

1-800-723-9209

CIGNA Medicare Rx (S5617)1-800-735-1459

Community CCRx PDP (S5803)

1-866-423-5040

Comfort Keepers® provides an extensive range of in-home care that helps people maintain quality, independent lives in the comfort of their own home. More than a caregiver, a Comfort Keeper® provides care and compassion to those who often need it most.

To find out how Comfort Keepers can provide the kind of care that can make a difference in your

home and family, call us. We would be happy to arrange

a free in-home visit to help you learn more.

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EnvisionRx Plus (S7694)1-866-250-2005

First Health Part D (S5770)1-800-588-3322

Health Net (S5678)1-800-606-3604

HealthSpring Prescription Drug Plan (S5932)

1-800-331-6293

Humana Insurance Company (S5884)

910 Pierremont Road, Suite 410Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 861-8609

Medco Medicare Prescription Plan (S5660)

1-800-758-3605

SilverScript Insurance Company (S5601)

1-866-552-6106

Sterling Life Insurance Company (S4802)

1-888-909-4307

UniCare (S5960)1-877-541-7382

United American Insurance Company (S5755)

1-866-524-4169

UnitedHealthcare (S5820)1-888-867-5564

UnitedHealthcare (S5921)1-888-867-5564

WellCare (S5967)1-888-293-5151

Medigap Policies

A Medigap policy covers patient-responsible amounts of Medicare benefits. The follow-ing offer Medicare MediGAP policies for Louisiana residents (medicare.gov as of 2/4/2012). Other plans may be available by calling 1-800-633-4227. (TTY: 1-877-486-2048) Visit www.medicare.gov to compare plans.

AARP HealthCare Options (United Healthcare Insurance Company)

1-800-523-5800www.aarphealthcare.com

Admiral Life Insurance of America

1-800-321-0102www.service.iasadmin.com/al.asp

American Pioneer Life Insurance Company

1-800-538-1053www.amerpion.com

Assured Life Association1-877-223-3666www.denverwoodmen.com

Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company

1-800-241-1439www.bflic.com

Bankers Life & Casualty Insurance Company

1-800-621-3734www.bankerslife.com

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

411 Ashley Ridge Blvd.Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 795-49111-800-258-3365www.bcbsla.com

Colonial Penn Life Insurance (formerly Conseco Health Insurance Company

1-800-800-2254www.colonialpenn.com

Combined Insurance Company of America

1-800-544-5531www.combined.com

Constitution Life Insurance Company

1-800-789-6364www.constitutionlife.com

Continental General Insurance Company

1-800-880-8824www.continentalgeneral.com

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Continental Life Insurance Co. of Brentwood, Tennessee

1-800-264-4000www.cont-life.com

Equitable Life & Casualty Insurance Co

1-800-352-5150www.equilife.com Family Life and Casualty

Insurance Company1-800-669=9030www.familylifeins.com

Gerber Life Insurance Company1-877-778-0839www.gerberlife.com

Forethought Life Insurance Company

1-800-331-8853www.forethought.com

Globe Life & Accident Insurance Company

1-800-801-6831www.globecaremedsupp.com

Governmental Personnel Mutual life Insurance Company

1-866-865-7631www.gpmlife.com

Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc.

1-800-872-7294www.humana-medicare.com

Liberty National Life Insurance Company

1-800-331-2512www.libnat.com

Marquette National Life Insurance

1-800-934-8203www.marquettenationallife.com

PacifiCare Life and Health Insurance Company/Secure Horizons

1-800-768-1479www.securehorizons.com

Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company

1-800-275-7366www.pennlife.com

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

1-800-228-9100www.physiciansmutual.com

Pyramid Life Insurance Co.1-800-777-1126www.pyramidlife.com Reserve National Insurance Co.1-800-654-9106www.ReserveNational.com Sentinel Security Life Insurance

Company1-800-247-1423www.sentinellife.org

Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc.

1-800-209-2972www.sierrahealth.com

Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company

1-888-350-1488www.slaico.com

State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co

1-800-855-1212www.statefarm.com

State Mutual Insurance Co.1-800-321-0102www.statemutualinsurance.com

Sterling Investors Life Insurance1-877-896-6434www.sterlinginvestors.com

Sterling Life Insurance Company

1-888-858-8544www.sterlingplans.com

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans1-800-847-4836www.thrivent.com

United American Insurance Company

McKinney, TX 75070www.UnitedAmerican.com

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

United of Omaha Life Insurance Company

1-800-865-2674www.mutualofomaha.com

USAA Life Insurance Company1-800-531-8722www.usaa.com

World Insurance Company1-800-786-7557www.worldinsco.com

Mental Health & Psychiatric

ServicesThere are many forms of

treatment for older adults in need of mental health or psy-chiatric 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. The following are a listing of some of the ser-vices 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 Change1925 Centenary Blvd.Shreveport, LA 71101(318) 673-9901

Alzheimer’s Association 910 Pierremont Rd, Suite 410Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 861-8680www.alz.org

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheim-er’s care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.

Alzheimer’s Agency of Shreveport/Bossier Inc.

3825 Gilbert, Ste 151Shreveport, LA 71104(318) 861-5985www.alzagency.org

Antares Behavorial Health, LLC3341 Youree Dr. #102Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 865-4483

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Brentwood Hospital 1006 Highland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 678-7500(877) 678-7500www.brentwoodhospital.com

Brentwood Hospital helps individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, result-ing in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treat-ment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Center for Families 864 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0759

Christus Schumpert Health System

Behavioral Medicine One Saint Mary Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-4260

Cornerstone Counseling1622 Highland AvenueShreveport, LA 71101(318) 424-0016

Gary Booker, MD 851 Olive Street Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 227-9600www.jgarybookermd.com

Dr. Gary Booker has con-ducted 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, schizo-phrenia, 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 Health6000 Fairfield AvenueShreveport, LA 71106(318) 861-4357

Mental Health Solutions2924 Knight StreetShreveport, LA 71105(318) 866-9618

Northwest CMHC2121 FairfieldShreveport, LA 71101(318) 670-7463

Red River Behavioral Center2800 Melrose Avenue. Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-2033

Samaritan Counseling Center1525 Stephens Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-6121

Shreveport Mental Health Center

1310 North Hearne Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 676-5111

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

Westwood Mental Health1 Westwood Circle Shreveport, LA 711109 (318) 635-4444

Veterans Administration Medical Center

510 East Stoner AvenueShreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-8411

Willis Knighton Institute of Behavioral Health

2510 Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 212-5200www.wkhs.com

Institute for Behavioral Med-icine offers inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient programs. Services include geriatric psychiatric Care, adult psychiatry and individual and family therapy. The Institute’s Addiction Recovery Center has an excellent record in the treat-ment of substance abuse among adults with inpatient medical detox, outpatient and evening programs. The Institute’s

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Miscellaneous Businesses

Brock’s Collison Center740 Bert KounsShreveport, LA 71118(318) 687-5070www.brockscollision.com

Brock’s Collison Center 2654 Barksdale BlvdBossier City, LA 71112(318) 742-5575www.brockscollision.com

Brock’s Collison Center 8752 Business Park/Auto MallShreveport, LA 71105(318) 798-1353www.brockscollision.comBrock’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.

Dollar Mania, Inc.462 East 70th StreetShreveport, LA 71106

Discount stores throughout the Shreveport and Bossier City

area offering discounted prices on all assortment of items for the family.

Louisiana SMP Program8951 United Plaza Blvd,

Suite 270Baton Rouge, LA 70809(877) 272-8720www.stopmedicarefraudla.org

Louisiana Senior Medicare Patrol – Louisiana SMP helps seniors prevent, detect and report possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste or abuse. To report fraud, call 877-272-8720.

Mineral Management Services (MMS)

7591 Fern Avenue, Suite 1701Shreveport, LA 71105(318) 220-4416www.mmsla.com

MMS was formed by a team of seasoned oil and gas profes-sionals to help you manage your oil, gas, and mineral assets so

that you can maximize property cash flow and value.

Red River Insurance Group 401 Market Street, Ste 1000 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 213-6432

Red River Insurance Group specializes in Senior Risk Man-agement. We provide Insurance solutions, products, and services across North Louisiana. We have you covered!

Restor-A Book126 S. Land AvenueOil City, LA 71061(318) 995-6800www.restor-a-book.com

A professional bindery with over 20 years of experience offering hand binding and restoration of bibles, genealogy papers, church hymnals, bul-letins, books, and more.

Senior Transitions Services of Louisiana, LLC

513 Dresden CourtShreveport, LA 71115(318) 272-7115www.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 pack-ages to make your transition much easier and more comfort-able for you and your family members.

Silver Trading Company. LLC6658 Youree Drive, Suite 180,

PMB #181Shreveport, LA 71105(318) 425-9125www.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.

Nursing Homes

A nursing home is place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with ac-tivities of daily living. Because of their mental or physical incapac-ity, the nursing home resident may be unable to provide for their own needs and safety without the assistance of others.

“Simple measures today - for a healthy tomorrow.”

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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 regard-ing 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.

Booker T. Washington Nursing Home

7605 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 219-2608

Bradford Guest Care Center3050 Baird Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-1010

Claiborne Healthcare Center1536 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 Home4405 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-5440 Garden Park Nursing Home

and Rehabilitation Center9111 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

Home1825 Laurel StreetShreveport, LA 71103(318) 424-5251

Health Center at Live Oak 600 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-2000www.oaksofla.com

Multifaith health center serv-ing seniors since 1982. Medicare skilled nursing services with semi-private and private rooms available.

Heritage Manor - South 9712 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-2080

Heritage Manor of Bossier City2575 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-7466

Heritage Manor Stratmore530 Stratmore Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-2202

Landmark Nursing Center9105 Baird Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-6691

Magnolia Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1411 Claiborne Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 868-4421

NurseCare of Shreveport 1736 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-1983nursecareofshreveport.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.

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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) 747-1857www.riverviewcarecenter.com

Patient care at Riverview Care Center is administered by registered nurses, licensed prac-tical 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 Center3405 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 Glen403 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-3500

Veterans Nursing Home3130 Arthur Ray ParkwayBossier City, LA 71112(318) 741-2763

Westwood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1 Westwood Circle Shreveport, LA 71149 (318) 631-1846

WK Progressive Care Center2715 Albert Bicknell Dr. Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-8200www.wkhs.com

Willis-Knighton Progressive Care Center offers comprehen-sive 24 hour nursing, in-house rehabilitation services, infusion therapy, and wound care with private and semi-private rooms.

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center

2550 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-6820www.wkhs.com

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center offers specialized rehabilitation care for pa-tients requiring extended care treatments.

Organizations and Clubs

The following non-govern-ment organizations provide a wide range of benefits, services, and social opportunities for people age 50+ and retirees.

American Legion Post #145315 South Lakeshore DriveShreveport, LA 71119(318) 636-9276

AARP of Louisiana301 Main St, Suite 1012 Baton Rouge, LA 70825866-448-3620

AARP Bossier Chapter Bossier Council on Aging 706 Bearkat Drive Bossier City, LA 318-742-6179

AARP North Bossier Chapter St. Judes Catholic Church3800 Viking Drive Bossier City, LA318-949-3845

AARP Central Chapter Lakeside Center

2200 Milam Shreveport, LA318-742-6179

AARP Greater Shreveport Chapter

Randle Moore Center 3101 Fairfield Avenue

Shreveport, LA318-742-6179

AARP Morningside Chapter Hattie Perry Park 4300 Ledbetter Street Shreveport, LA318-869-2176

AARP N. Shreveport Chapter N. 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, LA318-222-6738

Kiwanis Club of ShreveportP. O. Box 688Shreveport, LA 71162

Krewe of Elders 3212 Newman LaneShreveport, LA 71119318-635-4901

Founded in 1998, the Krewe of Elders is a non-profit incorporated Mardi Gras organization for senior citizens age 50 and older in Northwest Louisiana. New members are always welcomed to be part of the fun and excitement that Mardi Gras brings to the area.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees

Chapter #1178909 Modica Bossier City, LA 71112 318-742-5092

Specializing in custom made clamshell boxes for maps, musical scores, and the restoration of rare books!

Over 20 years of experience in restoration binding!

Restor-A-Book126 S. Land AvenueOil City, LA 71061(318) [email protected]

A Professional Bindery offering restoration and hand binding of:• Genealogy papers• Bibles• Project reports• Tabloids• Newspapers/Magazines• Church Hymnals• Courthouse Record Books• Bulletins

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National Association of Retired Federal Employees

Chapter #137 8820 St. Clair Shreveport, LA 71118318-671-1714 National Association of Retired

Federal Employees Chapter #1622 331 Yolanda Shreveport, LA 71105318-865-6730

Shreveport Bridge Association7625 East Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71105(318) 797-0855bridgewebs.com/shreveport/

Shreveport Gun Club4435 Meriwether RoadShreveport, LA 71108(318) 686-9810

Shreveport Yacht Club2905 Municipal Pier RoadShreveport, LA 71119(318) 631-7414

Women’s Department Club802 Margaret PlaceShreveport, LA 71101(318) 222-4186

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 abnormali-ties of the human body. 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 artifi-cial limbs or orthopedic braces. Not only do prosthetic provid-ers 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 - con-tinuing to manage, adjust and replace prosthetics as necessary.

Arnold’s Orthotics & Prosthetics619 Jordan Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 425-2400

Certified Limb and Brace3227 Portland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 636-9145

Snell’s Orthotics and Prosthetics1833 Line AvenueShreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-4167 (800) 219-5273

Snell’s Orthotics and Prosthetics8730 Youree Drive, Building A Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 795-0953 (800) 219-5273

PharmaciesPharmacies are medical

entities that employ profes-sionals 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 autho-rized to prescribe medications. In the case of a compounding pharmacy, the compounding pharmacist makes the prescrip-tion medicines.

Boudreaux’s Compounding Pharmacy

2551 Greenwood #110 Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 631-2005

David Raines Community Health Center Pharmacy

1625 David Raines RoadShreveport, LA 71107(318) 227-3355

Drug Emporium5819 East Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71105(318) 861-7898

Line Avenue Pharmacy 1822 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-5114

Medic’s Compounding Pharmacy

1847 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-8477

National Pharmacy Services of Shreveport

8860 Quimper Place Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-9517

Sterling Healthcare Services2535 Bert Kouns Industrial

LoopShreveport, LA 71108 (318) 687-4546

Wellcare Pharmacy 3911 Southern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 212-9990

WellNecessities Pharmacy8835 Line AvenueSuite 500 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 222-0885

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clinics who can provide needed medical care for you or your loved ones per medical specialty.

OncologyWK Radiation Oncology

ServicesLane R. Rosen, MDSanford R. Katz, MDMichael L. Durci, MD2600 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103(318) 212-4639www.wkhs.com

Our physicians offer cut-ting edge technologies in both internal and external radiation treatment at one of the nation’s leading centers for radiation therapy with accreditation from both the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO).

OphthalmologyDr. Bryan Vekovius 450 Ashley Ridge Drive Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 675-3733www.drveko.com

An expert in aesthetics and treatment of diseases and

syndromes involving the eye and eyelid, tearing system, and the optic nerve and is consid-ered an expert in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery having performed close to two thou-sand procedures over the past six years on the eyelid alone.

Eye Institute South2530 Bert Kouns Industrial

Loop #116Shreveport, LA 71118(318) 212-5901

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


WK Eye Institute2611 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103(318) 212-2020www.wkhs.com

Founded in 2010 for the treatment of all eye conditions. From fitting glasses and contacts

to treating diabetic eye disease to routine and complex cataract eye surgery, they provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family.

OtolaryngologyEar, Nose and Throat Centers

8575 Fern Ave, #103 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-0759www.entcenter.md

2121 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 226-9441 www.entcenter.mdEar, Nose and Throat Center

provides specialized care in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Audiology and hearing aids, and maintains a full-service Allergy testing and treatment clinic as well as an on-site CT scanner.

UrologyLSU Health Shreveport

Urology Clinic1606 Kings Highway3rd Floor, ACC Building,

Room 3018Shreveport, LA 71103(318) 813-2750www.lsuhsc.edu/urology

Physicians at this clinic location are: Dennis Venable,

MD – General Urology/Stone Disease; John Mata, MD – Pedi-atric Urology; Donald Elmajian, MD – Uro-Oncology & Robot-ics; Alexander Gomelsky, MD – Female Urology

Willis Knighton Pierremont/University

Urology Affilliates8001 Youree Drive, Suite 800Shreveport, LA 71115(318) 212-3977www.wkhs.com

Physicians at this clinic location are: John Mata, MD - Pediatric Urol-ogy; Donald Elmajian, MD - Uro-Oncology & Robotics; Alexander Gomelsky, MD - Female Urology

Willis Knighton South/University

Urology Affilliates2508 Bert Kouns Industrial

Loop, Suite 106Shreveport, LA 71118(318) 212-5063www.wkhs.com

Physicians at this clinic location are: John Mata, MD – Pediatric Urol-ogy; Donald Elmajian, MD – Uro-Oncology & Robotics; Alexander Gomelsky, MD - Female Urology

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The following provide assis-tance in obtaining prescription medications.

Aging and Disability Resource Center

1700 Buckner St., Suite 240Shreveport, LA 71101(318) 676-7900www.louisianaseniorrx.org

Martin Luther King Health Center

827 Margaret Place, Suite 201Shreveport, LA 71101(318) 227-2912

Northwest Louisiana Interfaith Pharmacy

1725 Elizabeth StreetShreveport, LA 71101(318) 425-3553

The Pool of Siloam Medical Ministry

4110 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71109(318) 631-2212www.poolofsiloam.org

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. Re-habilitation focuses on physical therapy to help regain strength and mobility; occupational thera-py to help with daily activities; and speech-language therapy to help with speaking swallowing; and treatment of pain.

Bayou State Therapy 457 Ashley Ridge DriveShreveport, LA 71106 (318) 219-7737

Brewer Physical Therapy2015 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 2BShreveport, LA 71104(318) 222-8892

Cornerstone Physical Therapy463 Ashley Ridge BlvdShreveport, LA 71106 (318) 671-8772

Eberhardt Physical Therapy 820 Jordan, Suite 150Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-7442

NurseCare of Shreveport 1736 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-1983nursecareofshreveport.com

Medicare rehabilitation unit.

Promise Healthcare HospitalPhysical Rehabilitation1800 Irving PlaceShreveport, LA 71101(318) 425-4096

Willis Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program

2600 GreenwoodShreveport, LA 71103(318) 212-4720www.wkhs.com


2530 Bert Kouns, #148Shreveport, LA 71118(318) 212-5720www.wkhs.com


2449 Hospital Drive,#140Bossier City, LA 71111(318) 212-7720www.wkhs.com

Willis Knighton Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center

The Spine Institute7925 Youree Drive, #140Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-3720www.wkhs.com

Willis Knighton Health System

The Spine Institute2403 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-7746www.wkhs.com

Willis Knighton Cancer and Lymphedema and Rehabilitation Program

2403 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103(318) 212-8110www.wkhs.com

Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments are usually

age-restricted 55+ or 62+ and follow HUD regulations which allow for such “age discrimina-tion”. If 55+, at least one person in the apartment must be at least 55 and the community must have no more than 20% of all residents under age 55. If 62+, than all residents must be at least 62. Exceptions are made by HUD for younger renters 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 Apartments4770 Brandon BlvdBossier City, LA 71111318-549-1001

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

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Apartments231 N. Main Blanchard, LA 71009 318-929-9117 Bridgestone I & II Apartments3852 Hwy. 171 Gloster, LA 71030 318-933-8594.

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

Cedar Hills Apartments7401 St. Vincent Shreveport, LA 71106 318-861 6915 Canaan Towers Apartments400 N. Dale Shreveport, LA 71118 318-222-4230

Canaan Village Apartments 1915 Patzman St.Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-6663 Cloverdale Plaza Apartments2213 Shed Rd. Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-6202

Coventry Place Apartments4565 North Market St.Shreveport, LA 71107318-425-7913

Devonshire Apartments 2130 N. Hearne Ave.Shreveport, LA 71107318-424-4775

Evangeline Foundation Apartments

3875 Line Ave.Shreveport, LA 71106318-861-1177

Fair Park Terrace Apartments3401 Mertis Ave.Shreveport, LA 71109318-631-5502

Galilee Eden Gardens Apartments

1500 Park Ave.Shreveport, LA 71103318-226-9734 Galilee Majestic Arms Apts.525 Sycamore St.Shreveport, LA 71103 318-222-4810 Garden Apartments at The

Oaks600 East Flournoy Lucas Shreveport, LA 71115318-212-2000www.theoaksofla.com

Goodman Plaza Apartments625 Jordan St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-227-2591

Greenwood Apartments 9224 Greenwood Road Greenwood, LA 71033318-938-1496

Greenwood Elderly Apartments8910 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 71101318-221-7505

King Garden Apartments1510 David Raines Rd.Shreveport, LA 71107318-222-0805 Mooring Manor Apartments 1008 Old Mooringsport Rd.Mooringsport, LA 71060318-996-6193

North Parke Apartments 100 North Parke DriveDoyline, LA 71023318-745-2686

Northside Villa 4585 N. Market St.Shreveport, LA 71101318-221-2876

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 Shreveport Garden Elderly

Apartments 235 E Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101318-678-8900

Southwood Gardens Apartments

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

Southwood Square Apartments9085 Dean RoadShreveport, LA 71118318-671-1888

Spring Forest Apartments 6759 Colquitt Rd. Keithville, LA 71047318-925-2630 The Village Apartments 420 North Sibley Benton, LA 71006 318-965-9258 The Gables at Spring Lake8622 Line AvenueShreveport, LA 71106318-861-2366

The Waterford at Shreveport2222 East Bert KounsShreveport, LA 71105318-524-3300thewaterfordatshreveport.com

Tower at The Oaks600 East Flournoy Lucas Shreveport, LA 71115318-212-6257www.theoaksofla.com

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

Vivian Housing Authority/Twin Oak Apartments

609 Redbud CourtsVivian, LA 71082318-375-2381 Wellington Square Apts1812 Jewella Rd. Shreveport, LA 71109 318-635-5867 Wilkinson Terrace Apts.2725 Southern Ave. Shreveport, LA 71104 318-221-5286

Windsor Village Apartments 1920 North Hearne Ave.Shreveport, LA 71107318-424-0067 Woodcrest Apartments 100 Village Manor, #33 Haughton, LA 71037318-949-1229 Yorkshire Apartments 2020 North Hearne Ave.Shreveport, LA 71107 318-424-4775

Support Groups and

AgenciesSupport groups and agen-

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A Place That Warms the Heart - Grief

Bossier City, LA318-746-5775 Alzheimers Caregiver/Memory

Loss Support GroupShreveport, LA318-798-3500

Alzherimer’s Agency of Shreveport/Bossier Inc.

3825 Gilbert, Ste 151Shreveport, LA 71104www.alzagency.org

Alzheimer’s Association 910 Pierremont Rd, Suite 410Shreveport, LA 71106(318) 861-8680www.alz.org

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheim-er’s care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. Alzheimers Support GroupHeritage Manor SouthShreveport, LA318-687-2080

Bereavement Support GroupShreveport, LA318-212-4697

Bi Polar Support GroupShreveport, LA318-949-2159 Cancer - Womens Support

GroupShreveport, LA318-212-8225

Caregiver Support GroupNoel Memorial United

MethodistShreveport, LA318-221-5207

CHRISTUS Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center

One St. Mary Pl.Shreveport, LA 71101318-681-6231 Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Support Group Willis-Knighton Steen-Hall

Auditorium2611 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103318-865-7177

Feist-Weiler Cancer Center/La. Cancer Control Partnership

1501 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103318-813-1461

Fibromyalgia Support GroupWillis Knighton Heart Institute2600 Greenwood Rd.Shreveport, LA 71103318-212-4720

Grandparents as Parents (GAP)Grace Community ChurchShreveport, LA 71106318-865-2070

Grandparents Raising Grandkids

Baton Rouge, LA 70807225-357-0608www.lagrg.org

General Cancer Support GroupWillis Knighton Health Center 2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103318-212-8225 Grawood Baptist Church -

Cancer SupportKeithville, LA318-798-2380

Grief Support GroupHospice Of Shreveport/Bossier3829 Gilbert St.Shreveport, LA 71104318-865-7177

Heart to Heart Women’s Cardiac Support Group

Willis Knighton 8001 Youree DriveShreveport, LA 71105318-212-8225 Laryngectomy - New Voice ClubV.A. Medical CenterShreveport, LA 71101318-990-5390 Louisiana Association on

Compulsive Gambling324 Texas StShreveport, La 71101318-227-0883 Lymphedema Support GroupShreveport, LA318-212-8810 Lymphedema Support Group at

WKHS2600 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103318-212-8110 Muscular Sclerosis Support

GroupShreveport, LA318-212-4720

NWLA Scleroderma Support Group

318-373-3459

Overeaters AnonymousShreveport, LA318-677-4002

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Parkinsons Support GroupWKHS Steen Hall Auditorium 2611 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103318-675-6142

Post-Polio Support GroupWKHS Steen Hall Institute2611 Greenwood Rd.Shreveport, LA 71103318-212-6826

Prostate Cancer Group Regional Urology 255 Bert KounsShreveport, LA318-868-9781 Prostate Support Group WKHS 8001 Youree DriveShreveport, LA 71105318-212-8225

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Shreveport-Bossier Ostomy Support Group


Strokers Support GroupWKHS Steen Hall Auditorium 2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71109318-212-4828

VA. Support GroupsShreveport, LA 71104318-990-5074 Willis Knighton Cancer Center2600 Kings Hwy.Auditorium (2nd floor)Shreveport, LA 71103318-212-8225

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TransportationPublic air and ground transportation

services for medical needs for seniors or for persons with disabilities, as well as a direc-tory of available public transportation. All prices and charges are subject to change.

Air Medical TransportAccredited Air Ambulance800-558-5387

ACLS Advanced Air Ambulance800-633-3590

Aero Med ExpressP.O. Box 1568Rogers, AR 72757-1568800-842-8555

Ground Transportation AmPm Medical Transportation(318) 686-3314, cell 426-6709

Lift capable. $10 -$15 round trip; $15 one-way, $30 roundtrip for wheelchair. Monday - Friday 5am - 6pm; Saturday - Dialysis only

Angel Medical Transportation(318) 686-7381

Medical only/non-emergency. $7.50 one-way, $15.00 round trip. Monday-Saturday 5:30 am - 7:00 pm.

Balentine Ambulance Service, Inc.3516 Mansfield RoadShreveport, LA 71103(318) 222-5358

Caring, a family tradition. 24 Hour service, basis and advance life support, Medicare and Medicaid approved. Provid-ing transportation to and from hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation services, and medical appointments.

Bossier Council on Aging (Lift Capable)(318) 741-7358

Bossier Parish Residents 60+.Transporta-tion for doctor appointments and shopping in Bossier Parish. Donations of $3. Medic-aid 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

Desoto Council on Aging1-800-259-3874

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 Aging1-800-256-3004

Local Shreveport/Bossier trips. Lift capable - 24 Hours advance notice please. $5.00 one-way trip (Medicaid Accepted), $10.00 round trip. 9:00 - 3:00 Monday - Friday.

Socialization Services(318) 687-9696

Medical and non-medical. Low income seniors 60+ living in the Cedar Grove/Hol-lywood/Mooretown area only- District D. Donations requested. 8:30 - 3:00 Monday - Friday

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Food Bank of Northwest LA2307 Texas Ave.Shreveport, LA 71103318-675-2400; www.foodbanknla.org

Volunteers are needed to sort and stack 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.

Habitat for Humanity106 East Kings Highway, Suite 206Shreveport, LA 71104318-868-8040; www.nwlahabitat.org

Literacy Volunteers2911 Centenary BoulevardShreveport, LA 71104318-869-2411; www.shreveportliteracy.org

Meals on WheelsCCOA1700 Buckner Street, Suite 240Shreveport, LA 71109www.caddocoa.org

Volunteers needed to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Please call 676.7900 or email [email protected] for details.

Shreveport Bossier Community Renewal838 Margaret PlaceShreveport, LA 71101318-425-3222; www.sbcr.us Shreveport Green3625 Southern AveShreveport, LA 71104318-219-1888; www.shreveportgreen.org

United Way of NW Louisiana402 EdwardsShreveport, LA 71101318-677-2509; www.unitedwaynwla.org

Volunteers for Youth JusticeCourt Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)900 Jordan StreetShreveport, LA 71101318-221-2272; www.vyjla.org

Volunteers of America – North Louisiana360 JordanShreveport, LA 71101318-221-2669; www.voanorthla.org

Webster Council on Aging316 McIntyre StreetMinden, LA 71055318-371-3056

Louisiana State Medicaid Transport1-800-259-7235

Lift capable. Medical only. Have Medic-aid 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 TransportationA-1 Charter Service 318-621-0700 Dixie Tours 318-470-9757 Greyhound Trailways 318-221-4205 Red River Coaches 318-221-5797 SporTran Bus 318-673-7425 Tri-City Charter 318-747-4754Anytime Limousine 318-470-1429Bossier City Limousine 318-746-5466Excalibur Limousines 318-742-6500J&L Limo Services 318-686-2467iShuttle Service 318-677-4388

Action Taxi 318-222-8294 Ace Cab 318-425-3325 Golden Stripe Cab 318-675-0411 Yellow Checker Cab 318-425-7000Twin City Express 318-207-2838City Link 318-469-5175All American Shuttle 318-272-0444

Allegiant Airlines 702-505-8888 American Airlines 800-433-7300 Continental Airlines 800-525-0280 Delta Airlines 800-221-1212 Executive Travel Air 318-631-1028 Fly Branson Airlines 888-359-2541Northwest Airlines 800-225-2525

Amtrak Train Service 800-872-7245

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

VolunteerOpportunities

American Red Cross, NWLA Chapter4221 Linwood AvenueShreveport, LA 71108318-865-9545; www.louisianaredcross.org

Bossier Council on Aging706 Bearkat DriveBossier City, LA 71111318-741-7490www.bossiercoa.org

Caddo Council on Aging Foster Grandparents Program

1700 Buckner Street, Suite 151Shreveport, LA 71101318-676-7900 Ext 239www.caddocoa.org

For those age 55+ who wish to serve as a role model, mentor, and friend by helping children learn to read, providing one-on-one tutoring, and guiding children.

Caddo Council on Aging Meals on Wheels1700 Buckner Street, Suite 240Shreveport, LA 71109318-676-7900; 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. Con-gregate meal sites need volunteers to plan, cook, drive vans, help serve seniors, clean up, and more.

Centerpoint Community Services2121 FairfieldShreveport, LA 71104318-227-2100; www.centerpt.org

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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

318.227.9600www.jgarybookermd.com

NurseCare of Shreveport offers

♦ Short Term Unit with staff dedicated to getting you back home fast

♦ Registered Respiratory Therapists

♦ Full-time Wound & Burn Care Team

♦ Secure Unit for Alzheimer & Dementia

♦ In-House Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

♦ On site IV Therapy

Vicki Ott, Administrator

NurseCare of Shreveport1736 Irving Place

Shreveport, LA 71101

For more information call

318-221-1983or visit our website

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.

www.nursecareofshreveport.com

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