November 2, 2017
Alzheimer’s Disease: Go Purple in November
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. We know much more about this disease now than we did back then, but some facts and figures from www.alz.org can be startling: Currently, 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, it could be as high as 16 million. Alzheimer’s…
November 1, 2017
November is National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month, where we take the time to honor those who spend countless hours helping family members with various ailments stay in their homes as long as possible. From www.caregiveraction.org, here are 10 Tips for Family Caregivers: Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone! Take care of your own…
October 30, 2017
What’s in a Smell?
According to the AARP website, a poor sense of smell may double your risk of dementia. “An inability to identify odors has previously been linked with a higher risk of premature death. This new study found that those who could not name at least four out of five common smells were more than twice as…
October 24, 2017
Healthy Families Stick Together with Walgreens & UAMS in El Dorado
On Friday, October 20th, UAMS Centers on Aging and Walgreens partnered for our first “Healthy Families Stick Together” vaccination event for adults at our El Dorado location. We had almost 30 participants receive the flu shot, pneumonia vaccine and TDap boosters. Our valued community partner, Timberlane Health and Rehabilitation, provided refreshments. As the participants were…
October 12, 2017
Adult Vaccination Event October 20
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Schmieding Caregiver Training Program and Walgreens are working together to provide adult vaccinations Oct. 20 at the South Arkansas Center on Aging Education Center. From 9-11 a.m on the third floor of 106 West Main Street, Suite 310, adult vaccinations will be administered for flu and pneumonia….
October 10, 2017
Age Smart, Age Strong, Age Flexible
The hardest step is taking the first step. Starting an exercise regimen can be intimidating, especially when over the age of 50. Studies have shown that exercising regularly helps with balance, physical strength and mental health. According to the National Institute on Aging at NIH, there are four (4) different types of exercise: Endurance, which…
October 9, 2017
Albert Einstein Was Wrong! (But We Aren’t Surprised)
Albert Einstein once said “a person who has not made his great contribution to science before the age of 30 will never do so.” He was wrong. We were pleased to discover the Nobel Prize has been awarded to older adults in various disciplines of science. Jacques Dubochet (Chemistry, Age 75) Joachim Frank (Chemistry, Age…
October 6, 2017
Autumn Health and Safety Tips
Even though it still feels like summer to those of us in South Arkansas, the Center for Disease Control wants us to remember that the cooler weather is right around the corner. It’s never too early to get ready with these tips: Take steps to prevent the flu. The best way to protect against the…
September 27, 2017
Connect and Learn: Fall Prevention and Home Safety
South Arkansas Center on Aging Education Center presents ‘Connect and Learn’ in partnership with Courtyard Health and Rehab Center on September 21, 2017. We wanted to extend our vision in order to help educate and empower older adults in the community. Guest speaker, Kendall Wilson with the Medical Center of South Arkansas, presented Fall Prevention…
September 19, 2017
El Dorado Students Complete In Home Assistant Program
The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Center in El Dorado has six incredible students completing our In Home Assistant course, which is the first class in our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. They all impress with their skills, dedication and compassion for patient care. Our students still have the Alzheimer’s Dementia and Home Care Assistant classes…