The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center will host a special book signing and reading with local author Ashley Ivy on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Bossier Arts Council.
The event, featuring Ivy’s book I F’n Hate Dementia, will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m., with readings scheduled for 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Attendees can purchase food from Mr. Grilled Cheese and drinks from Champagne Charlie’s Bubble Cart. Ten percent of sales from both vendors will benefit The Bridge.
Ivy, who was born and raised in Louisiana and now lives in Texas, recently appeared on The Bridge’s Light The Way podcast. During the appearance, she shared insights from her book as well as personal and professional experiences.
Ivy is a speech-language pathologist with advanced training in dementia care and caregiver support. She holds a master’s degree in communication disorders from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and maintains national certification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
She has spent most of her professional career working in long-term care with individuals living with dementia and their families. According to the release, Ivy is known for a compassionate, honest and direct approach and advocates for caregivers by providing practical guidance, empathy and support throughout the dementia journey.
Attendees can RSVP through the event’s Facebook page. Additional information about Ivy and I F’n Hate Dementia is available on her website.
The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides education, resources and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as their caregivers.
