Use the letters in F.A.S.T to spot a Stroke

• F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

• A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

• S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?

• T = Time to call 911

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Baton Rouge 2644 S. Sherwood Forest, Suite 108, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

‍Lafayette - For Mail Only 139-B James Comeaux Rd., #596, Lafayette, LA 70508‍

New Orleans 110 Veterans Blvd, Suite 160, Metairie, LA 70005

‍Shreveport - For Mail Only 4830 Line Avenue, Suite 385, Shreveport, LA 71106

‍Listen to Us Live is a weekly radio show on WHIV 102.3 New Orleans which airs every Saturday at 11am Central.

‍Listen to Us Live is hosted by journeyman Blues musician Red Priest to help promote awareness of the needs of Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and the Acquired Brain Injury Survivors community.

Dedicated to providing a comfortable arena for individuals with compromised cognitive and motor skills resulting from an acquired or traumatic brain injury.

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Contact: Red Thompson

Email: steverino3@cox.net

info@brainstormersnola.com

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Cajun Area Agency on Aging Inc. provides leadership, planning, assessing and monitoring services to the elderly in the eight parish planning and service area. These parishes include Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion.

The mission of the Human Services Department is to offer an array of services through its various offices, initiatives, and collaborative networks in accordance with community needs.

The mission of Capital Area Agency on Aging is to advocate and provide services to enhance the quality of life for aging adults.

Serves Southeast Louisiana

Programs offered: Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Louisiana SenioRX, Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), Wellness Programs, Caregiver Respite, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS), and Long Term Care Ombudsmen.

See website to website links for each program.

CALL 2 1 1 to be connected to their services.

Capital Area United Way serves the following parishes:

West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, St. James, Ascension, and Livingston

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Capital Area United Way is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) agency that works with volunteers, donors, and other local organizations to create lasting change in Education, Income Stability, Health, and Basic Needs—the building blocks for a good quality of life.

Offers practical and emotional support

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Our Mission Statement:

The mission of the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is to promote resourcefulness and respect for the more than 90 million family caregivers across the country.

Supports caregivers with practical help, support, and information.

Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers across the country.  It is staffed by caregiving experts who can help you find the information you need to navigate your caregiving challenges and support you on your caregiving journey.  With Caregiver Help Desk you can:

• Have confidential conversations with caregiving experts about your caregiving questions
• Reach out by phone, email and live chat—whatever is most convenient for you
• Access our experts Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern time.

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Resources for college students with disabilities.

D.R.E.A.M.S. stands for Disability, Resources, Education, Activities, Management, and Services.

The D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana, a special needs non-profit organization, was incorporated in 2007 to help individuals with special needs and their families to educate the public of their needs and wants.

Sports and activities offered to children and adults in the Lafayette area.