The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center will host a special book signing and reading of I F’n Hate Dementia by local author Ashley Ivy today, September 30, from 4:30pm to 7pm at the Bossier Arts Council. Readings will be held at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Attendees will be able to enjoy food from Mr. Grilled Cheese and drinks from Champagne Charlie’s Bubble Cart, with 10% of each of their sales benefiting The Bridge.

Ivy, born and raised in Louisiana, now resides in Texas. She recently appeared on The Bridge’s Light The Way podcast, where she shared insights from her book along with 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 (ASHA) with her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). She has spent most of her professional career working in long-term care, alongside individuals living with dementia and the families who loved them. Known for her compassionate, honest, and direct approach, Ivy advocates for caregivers by providing practical guidance, empathy, and support through every stage of the dementia journey.

Attendees can RSVP through the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1441276987857812. Additional information about Ivy and her book, I F’n Hate Dementia, can be found on her website at https://ashleyivyslp.com/.