Thursday Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. This episode of Health Matters will focus on support for caregivers and people living with brain illnesses such as dementia and Parkinson’s. Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Brain Health at LSU Health Shreveport, and Dr. Terri Pease, author of Love, Dignity and Parkinson’s, a guide on transforming care partners into confident caregivers, will join Health Matters host Dr. Randall Brewer. They will cover strategies for caregivers, emotional and physical challenges families face, and the local resources available to patients and care partners in our region. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.
LSU Health is hosting a free community forum on Parkinson's for patients, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more, Saturday, February 21, 2026. Information is at A Conversation About Parkinson's | Center for Brain Health at LSU Health Shreveport
Dr. Terri Pease's book, Love Dignity and Parkinson's can be found at https://www.terripease.com/
Information on the Guide Model for Dementia Care can be found at Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model - Louisiana State University Health Shreveport