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December 1, 2017
Family Caregiver Workshop – Physical Skills
A Family Caregiver Workshop for Physical Skills will be held at the Fountain of Youth, 2801 McKinley Ave, Fort Smith on December 8th at 9:00 a.m. This program is open to the public. Family Caregiver Workshops are designed to increase family member’s knowledge of caregiving and to introduce them to caregiving skills needed to care…
October 25, 2017
October HCA Graduates!
Congratulations to the October Home Care Assistant graduates! These students have worked very hard to achieve this goal and proved themselves ready to work as a caregiver. We are proud of these students!
October 13, 2017
Adult Vaccination Event October 20th
UAMS Schmieding Caregiver Training Program and Walgreens have partnered to present an adult vaccination event. This event will be held Friday, October 20th from 9 -11 a.m. at the West Central Center on Aging, 2414 South 57th Street, Suite 124. This event includes: adult vaccinations for flu/pneumonia/TDap. There will be educational information regarding the importance…
September 22, 2017
Family Caregiver Workshop – Physical Skills
The Family Caregiver Workshop – Physical Skills will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Center. The Center is located at 2414 South 57th Street, Suite 124, in Fort Smith. The Family Caregiver Workshops are designed to increase family members’ knowledge of caregiving and to introduce them to caregiving…
September IHA Graduates
Pictured are the September graduates from the In Home Assistant class. These students are the first in the all new classroom in our new Fort Smith location. Congratulations IHA graduates!
September 8, 2017
Schmieding Fort Smith has moved!
Schmieding Home Caregiver Training in Fort Smith has a new location. We have moved from our location on 16th Street to a location with more classroom space and much easier parking! Come visit us in our new building at 4214 South 57th Street, Suite 124.
August 25, 2017
HCA Graduates!
Schmieding Fort Smith instructors Nancy Culbreath (left) and Sara Webb (right) stand with their August 2017 HCA graduating class. Nancy and Sara are proud of these students for their hard work!
August 1, 2017
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss and can cause the loss of the center field of vision. Blurred vision is a key symptom. When caring for those diagnosed with macular degeneration, pay attention of possible safety hazards and promote good eye health. The student pictured above is using special glasses that will…
July 21, 2017
IHA Students Practice Skills
In-Home Assistant students Stephanie Parrish (left) and Bridget Parks (right) work on wheelchair transfer skills. Both students plan to continue in the Schmieding Program with the Alzheimer’s/Dementia and the Home Care Assistant courses.
July 17, 2017
Physical Skills Workshop
Learn the physical skills needed to care for your loved one. Many older adults can’t remain at home without the support and care received from family and friends. The Physical Skills Workshop presents an overview of information on caregiving for anyone helping to provide unpaid care for an older adult living at home. Through lecture,…
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