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Jonesboro

Center on Aging Northeast

Angela Burgess, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CDP
Director of Education
ABurgess@uams.edu

Linda Willey, RN, CDP, CADDCT
SHCT Coordinator
lswilley@uams.edu

303 East Matthews
Jonesboro, AR

Call 870-207-7600

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Programs

Family Caregiver Workshops

Free four-hour workshops offered in the community designed to increase family members’ knowledge of caregiving for older adults in the home. We offer an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Workshop and a Physical Skills Workshop. Workshops can be scheduled at your location for groups of ten or more. This workshop is provided by the UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program curriculum.

Alzheimer’s Experience/ A Walk in Their Shoes

This tour is designed to simulate the symptoms that are experienced by an Alzheimer’s/Dementia patient. The experience typically takes about 10 minutes per person and can be offered in multiple settings including special events, faith-based organizations, businesses catering to the senior population and medical facilities.

Caregiver SUCCESS

Offering one-on-one sessions with a caregiving coach specializing in caregiving issues for senior adults. In person or by phone.

Physical/Exercise Programs

Ageless Grace

A group fitness and wellness program that consists of 21 simple exercise tools that are designed for all ages and focuses on exercising the body and mind.

Walk With Ease

A six-week program with a certified walking leader exploring the benefits of walking such as improve overall health, reduce pain and discomfort of arthritis increase balance, strength and pace.

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)

Participants will attend 6 weekly, two-hour learning sessions where they will get hands-on training in order to better understand food labels, meal planning and other aspects of diabetes care.

Healthy Cooking

Learn how to shop for and prepare diabetic-friendly meals.

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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
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