Kick off our 2025 Listening Sessions in Wrightsville (and surrounding cities) and Elaine. Community members are encouraged to share thoughts on transportation, housing, and more.
LITTLE ROCK – The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop June 17 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
The AARP state office is urging Arkansans to keep an eye out for elder abuse, which includes physical abuse, financial exploitation and self-neglect. Abuse may involve an intentional attempt to inflict suffering, or it could occur unintentionally due to infirmity, laziness or inadequate know-how on the part of the person responsible.
Ready to put your organizing skills to work? AARP Arkansas is looking for a Family Caregiving Lead Volunteer. The Lead's responsibility is to manage a team of volunteers and help them achieve their goals for community presentations and appearances. Tasks include: motivating and supporting the speakers as they arrange presentations, keeping track of the schedule, and debriefing speakers after their events.
Shirley Bell, 66, is fiercely independent and is used to doing things for herself. But six years ago, when she became the primary caregiver for her mother, she realized that sometimes everyone needs a little help.