Choose a button below to review and register for programs of interest to rural Arkansans. Note that some of our programs are available virtually! To learn more or to contact us with questions, visit UAMS Centers on Aging.
A selection of our programs include
Family Caregiver Workshops
These free, community-based workshops use the Schmieding home caregiving curriculum to teach family members dementia management skills as well as physical skills needed in caregiving. The in-person and virtual sessions help rural families safely care for older adults in the home, reducing caregiver burnout and the need for premature institutionalization.
Alzheimer’s Experience: A Walk in Their Shoes
This free in-person or virtual immersive simulation replicates the sensory and cognitive challenges faced by those living with dementia, end of life, social isolation, caregiver burnout, or unsupervised wandering. The 20-minute simulation fosters an empathetic and dementia-friendly environment in local communities.
FOUND© – Facilitating Our Understanding of Neighbors with Dementia
FOUND partners with local law enforcement and first responders to protect vulnerable adults who wander. The program is unique to Cross County and provides safety wandering kits with QR codes and training for officers, caregivers and all first responders to quickly respond and return those with dementia safely home.
CLARIS Companion Homebound Engagement or other telehealth capabilities
This initiative offers homebound seniors virtual education and social connection via tablets, bridging the gap for rural residents with limited mobility. The program ensures they stay in touch with their care teams and receive regular wellness monitoring as well as cognitive stimulation.