March 6, 2019
CNA Fast Track will begin March 11th
Our next CNA Fast Track will begin next Monday, March 11th. Class Dates: March 11 – March 29. Class Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 8. We are located at 2414 South 57th Street, Suite 124 in Fort Smith. For more information about our class please phone Lana at 479-478-8819 or…
February 22, 2019
February CNA Graduates!
We are pleased to announce that our first class of 2019 has completed the CNA Fast Track and is ready to take the state exam. They were great students and have proved that they want to be exceptional caregivers. We wish them the best as they take care of others!
February 5, 2019
Alzheimer’s Experience: Take a Walk in Their Shoes
Join us for the “Alzheimer’s Experience: Take a Walk in Their Shoes” program on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the West Central Center on Aging – Schmieding Classroom. The classroom location is 2414 South 57th St, Suite 124 in Fort Smith. This free program simulates symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease…
January 30, 2019
Arthritis Foundation “Walk With Ease” program to begin February 11 in Fort Smith
Join us for a FREE “Walk With Ease” program. This is an Arthritis Foundation program that is proven to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health. No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six week Walk With Ease program can teach you…
January 10, 2019
Start 2019 with Tai Chi
All older adults in the River Valley are invited to join this FREE program designed to provide an exercise that is easy for people to learn, no matter their physical condition or age and prior knowledge of Tai Chi. This program includes slow, gentle fitness exercises that focus on breathing and stretching. All you need…
November 13, 2018
November CNA Fast Track Graduates
Congratulation to these women for their hard work both in the classroom and at the clinical site. They have completed all their requirements to test to become CNA’s. They will all be kind and wonderful caregivers.
November 8, 2018
Fort Smith Caregiver of the Year
We are pleased to announce that the Fort Smith Caregiver of the Year is Patricia Moore. Patricia was born and raised in New Orleans, she moved to Arkansas after hurricane Katrina in 2005. She was the caregiver for her late husband, Haskell, from 2011 – 2016. Haskell had severe lung disease and was unable to…
October 5, 2018
CNA Students at Clinicals
Congratulations to these four hardworking students! Today is their last day of training – they are doing a great job at clinicals. They are all ready to start working as a caregiver.
September 17, 2018
Senior Care Alliance Conference
The West Central Center on Aging was proud to have a booth at the annual Senior Care Alliance Conference. The conference was held at the Fort Smith Convention Center and was attended by local caregivers and healthcare professionals. Dr. Angie Norman spoke at the conference this year.
September 6, 2018
Advisory Board member meets students
Advisory board member Mardell McClurkin stopped by the Schmieding Fast Track class to meet students. Mardell sponsored two students in the class that completed on August 24th. The students loved Mrs. McClurdin!