Proactive Partners

09/28/2026

It’s a privilege to meet people who are looking for the tools they need to help engage with their loved one with dementia, and to provide them with ideas to be successful on a daily basis. Thanks goes to Shreve Memorial Library and to the Alzheimer’s Association for allowing me to be one source of the education that care partners need. If you have a loved one with dementia, contact the Shreve Memorial library Hamilton branch about their next “Memory Cafe”.

09/09/2026

For those of you seniors who love to participate in online education and socialization opportunities, go to GetSet.com and you will find a plethora of topics to choose from!

Jennifer, a Louisiana-based nurse and senior care management specialist who has spent over a decade in dementia and geriatric care, uses GetSetUp to teach caregivers and older adults across the country, proving that expertise shared widely can outlast any single career.

08/13/2026

Lewy Body is a devastating form of dementia for both the person diagnosed as well as their loved ones. If you’ve ever wondered what the differences are, and the effects it has on someone, take time to watch the video story about the tragic story of the great comedian/actor Robin Williams. His wife has dedicated herself to telling his story and sharing information to help others recognize the symptoms of this disease. I can’t sing enough praise for her efforts and for making this phenomenal video as a result.

Twelve years after his passing, Robin Williams’ story continues to shed light on the realities of .

In SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia©, Susan Schneider Williams shares an intimate look at Robin’s final years and his experience living with this disease that ultimately helped explain the many changes they had struggled to understand.

Watch for free on LBDA’s Mediflix channel: https://ow.ly/sKGT50Z3ron

05/07/2026

Come out to see me with the Caddo Council on Aging in the morning! We will talk about dementia, and, boy is there a lot to talk about!

04/29/2026

Everyone is touched by someone who is diagnosed with dementia. What a wonderful thing it is to be able to engage with them effectively while they are with us. If you want to know more about how to do this, contact us. It costs nothing and may just be the key to making your loved one’s journey through dementia a much smoother ride.