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March 22, 2017
Aging Conference Sheds Light on Caregiving
Yesterday at the annual Aging in America Conference, the Paraprofessional Health Institute (PHI) released their 2017 priority report in which they called on the federal government to strengthen the direct care workforce. They cited several agendas to make this happen including improved training efforts. Our comprehensive training program, the Schmieding Method, is a thorough curriculum…
February 27, 2017
Making Arkansas Dementia Friendly
In an effort to support the mission of Dementia Friendly America , we at UAMS Schmieding have taken on the challenge by focusing on the northeast corner of Arkansas. Through this effort and in our local area, we are striving to help organizations, churches, businesses, and first responders more aware of the growing issue of…
December 15, 2016
Holiday Blues
During the holiday season, happy festivities are publicized everywhere you look. The reality is that many older adults experience a heavy burden of grief or depression during this time. The shorter days, feelings of loneliness, grieving for a loved one who has passed away all contribute to an increase in holiday blues. About 6 out…
December 7, 2016
Dementia Conference Draws Record Crowd
National Family Caregiver Month was celebrated in Jonesboro with a dementia conference for family caregivers on November 17. UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training is doing MORE to help family caregivers understand and cope with the daily task of caring for their loved one with dementia. MORE was defined as: Mindfulness – Types of dementia, stages…
October 18, 2016
AR You a Family Caregiver in Arkansas?
“There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” – Rosalyn Carter AR you a Family Caregiver? Please JOIN US as we celebrate National Caregiver Month and recognize the invaluable contributions you and…
October 13, 2016
November is National Family Caregivers Month
You may not realize that you are a caregiver. Nearly every family in American is affected by caring for an older adult, an ill spouse or a person or child with a disability. Thousands of people give selflessly of their time and resources to help improve the quality of life for someone they love. During…
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Graduates
These ladies recently completed their certification in Alzhiemer’s and Dementia care. During the course these students were given basic information on the types and causes of dementia, practical tips on managing challenging behaviors such as wandering and resistance to daily hygiene. Participants also received instruction and demonstration of communication techniques, environmental modification, and activities. Completing…
August 24, 2016
Home Care Assistant Graduates
10 new graduates are ready to start their new career as certified caregivers. Having completed all their course requirements, 9 of these grads are also eligible to take their state CNA license exam. One student will complete hers next month. Congratulations to: Ashley, Daylee, Autumn, Jalika, Kayla, Latesha, Lindsey, Drew, Tana and Shannon! We couldn…
July 21, 2016
In Home Assistant Graduates
Congratulations in earning their certification as In Home Assistants (PCA) to these 8 graduates in Jonesboro. They worked hard to complete this 40 hour course and most are on their way to becoming Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). Autumn Nunley, Tana Covington, Kayla Cook, Instructor Christina Stout, RN, CDP; Coordinator Linda Willey, RN, CDP, CADDCT; Tina…
What a Family Caregiver Needs Most From Health Care Providers
When a loved one depends on a family member to be their eyes, ears and voice – that caregiver deserves and needs various aspects from their health care providers. Just as you would treat the patient, the caregiver is often in a difficult situation caring for their own family as well as their parent or…
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