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March 19, 2018
Family Caregivers Have Option for Using FMLA
According to a recent study by the National Alliance for Caregivers and AARP, family members spend an average of 24.4 hours per week providing care to a loved one. In addition, one out of four spends at least 40 hours a week as a caregiver. The ever increasing issue is that many of these family…
January 9, 2018
Family Caregiver Workshop for Dementia Care
Jonesboro, AR – Learn the skills needed to care for family members with dementia. Family members are called upon to provide more caregiving than ever before. This FREE 1-day Dementia Care Workshop on Wednesday, January 17 provides information about dementia and support for anyone providing unpaid care to a family member in the home. Types…
December 15, 2017
Holiday Tips for Family Caregivers
As the holiday season is upon us, families will be drawing together to spend time making memories, sharing meals and often visiting with those they haven’t seen in a while. Family caregivers can feel overwhelmed as well as their loved ones during these times that used to be festive occasions. However, those dealing with illness,…
November 22, 2017
Thank YOU for Giving
As we enter the 2017 Holiday season, we are always mindful of the additional stress that families may face during this time of year. This year we are expressing our THANKS to YOU for: Being a tireless advocate for your loved one; Giving your heart, energy, and much of your time for those who need…
October 13, 2017
Adult Vaccination Event
UAMS Schmieding Caregiver Training Program and Walgreens have partnered to present an adult vaccination event. UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Center 2813 Forest Home Road | Jonesboro, AR For more information call: 870-207-7600 | vwfielder@uams.edu EVENT INCLUDES: Adult Vaccinations: Flu | Pneumonia | TDap Educational Information Regarding Importance of Vaccinations Refreshments Please bring your insurance…
June 21, 2017
Raising Alzheimer’s Awareness on The Longest Day
Jonesboro – Students in the Alzheimer’s and Dementia course in Jonesboro are not only learning about dementia, they are also “going purple” for the Longest Day campaign. Held annually on June 21, the longest day is a campaign of the Alzheimer’s Association to raise funds and awareness for the global epidemic. Schmieding students become certified…
May 26, 2017
Meditation For Caregivers
The hectic life of a caregiver is demanding and stressful. In fact, many family caregivers provide care full time without relief. One family caregiver said, “Caregiving takes so much time and energy and patience. I love my job, but sometimes I just feel overwhelmed… you can’t really be there for someone else unless you take…
April 21, 2017
Jonesboro Graduates 12 In-Home Assistants
Jonesboro, AR -Join us as we congratulate these 12 students who completed their In-Home Assistant certification on April 12-13. We are proud of your accomplishments! Lauren Frogge, Yelene McDonald, Ashley Collins, Kurlonda Mathis, Terri Glenn, Ariel Brinkley, Nishea Jones, Stairan Williams, Debra Thomas, Kasheema Brown, Linda Hollis and Sophia Wesley. They will all return to…
April 20, 2017
Nursing Assistant Training Available at UAMS Schmieding
Jonesboro, AR – During 2015, a new law in Arkansas required a core 40 hours of training in an effort to provide Arkansans with high quality caregivers. The UAMS Schmieding program provides the required core curriculum, plus an additional 16 hour Alzhiemer’s Disease and Dementia course, and a 60 hour Home Care assistant course. The…
April 6, 2017
Make Yourself a Priority, Too!
Make Yourself a Priority, Too According to the National Health and Aging trends study, nearly 15 million Americans provide unpaid care to an older adult according to the National Health and Aging trends study. Caregivers face challenges not only that affect the care they provide but their own health. Consider these helpful tips from the…
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