{"id":267464,"date":"2026-05-12T02:25:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T02:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/267464\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T02:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T02:25:12","slug":"best-friends-bistro-luncheon-supporting-seniors-with-dementia-in-the-big-bend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/267464\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Best Friends Bistro\u2019 luncheon supporting seniors with dementia in the Big Bend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Best Friends Bistro is more than a meal; it\u2019s about purpose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">According to Elder Care Services of the Big Bend, the event is inspired by Japanese cafes that employ seniors with dementia as wait staff. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The \u201cRestaurants of Mistaken Orders\u201d provide a place for them to remain active in the community, according to Elder Care Services. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The event is intended to allow seniors with dementia to reconnect with the community and find joy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Nicole Ballas, Chief Operating Officer, and Jocelyne Fliger, Chief Executive Officer of Elder Care Services, joined our Ava Van Valen in the studio on Monday to discuss the luncheon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">You can watch the full interview above.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The event is scheduled for May 14 at 11 a.m. at the Goodwood Museum Carriage House. Tickets are $50 and $90 for two tickets with the Best Friends discount. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">For more information about the event, click <a href=\"https:\/\/eldercarebigbend.org\/best-friends-bistro\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/eldercarebigbend.org\/best-friends-bistro\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/05\/11\/best-friends-bistro-luncheon-supporting-seniors-with-dementia-big-bend\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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