InRegister • July 2008 66 InFocus
Alzheimer’s Services of theCapital Area’s Helpline calls have increased by 56 percent inthe last year.
The organization celebrated 25 years at its“Memories in the Making” luncheon May 21 at Boudreaux’s.Connie Schneider, a family caregiver, gave a first-person accountof what that’s like. More than 15,000 in the BatonRouge area are affected by this disease.
One of thehighlights of 2007 was the opening of Charlie’s Place, arespite care program designed to give caregivers a break, whileproviding cognitive stimulation and social interaction for those with mildto moderate Alzheimer’s or dementia. It is the only facilityof its kind in Louisiana.
Alzheimer’s Services
Beth Veazey &Connie Schneider
Bill Slaughter, Sister Joan Laplace, Charlie Valluzzo &Steve Carville
Ryan Cole, Joanne Hymel, Bill Roberts, Susan Francis& Alex Lavergne
Juliana Roberts, Jeanne James, Mia James &David James
HOSPICE OF BATON ROUGE hosted a thank-youparty at the home of Linda and Bruce MacMorran May22 to thank the designers who participated in its 10thDecorators’ Show Home. ‘Everybody here helped make it thebest one we’ve ever had,’ said executive director Kathryn Grigsby.More than 200 tour-goers went through the former NickSaban home on the final day.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA recentlyhosted its annual Mental Health Awareness Day Program at BonCarre. Attendees participated in one of several informational breakout sessions.Seen here are Rosalind Auzenne, VOA division director of CommunityLiving & Vocational Services, and Nina Jack, program director ofMental Health Support Services.
