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January 13, 2021
Ageless Grace
FREE Brain Health and Exercise Program conducted online via ZOOM. The Ageless Grace Program is ideal for: • Anyone who would like to stay youthful and vibrant. • Caregivers (professional or family members) who work with these special populations and want to provide ease of movement to their clients and/or loved ones. Registration required. Call…
Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (D.E.E.P.)
FREE classes for seniors with diabetes! Self-Management Diabetes Program – The Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (D.E.E.P.) is a FREE program for Arkansans living with diabetes. People who join the D.E.E.P. program will attend 6 weekly, two-hour learning sessions where they will get hands-on training on understanding food labels, meal planning and other helpful tips on…
July 14, 2020
Scam Alert: COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Contact tracing is being used by health departments to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Contact tracing involves identifying people who have come into contact with the virus and notifying them, recommending they self-quarantine at home for 14 days to prevent spreading the virus. A contact tracer from your state health department might call you if…
May 27, 2020
Don’t Fall for COVID-19 Scams
The Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol and Social Security Administration are warning Americans that scammers may use the COVID-19 health crisis as an opportunity to steal personal data such as Medicare numbers and banking information. Here are some things to look out for: Fraudulent letters threatening to cancel your Medicare or Social Security benefits unless you…
April 17, 2020
Beware of Social Security Phone Scams
Telephone scammers are pretending to be government employees. They may threaten you and demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. Don’t be fooled! If you receive a suspicious call: HANG UP! DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY OR PERSONAL INFORMATION! REPORT THE SCAM AT OIG.SSA.GOV What to look out for: The caller says…
February 24, 2020
February CNA Fast Track Graduates
Congratulations to today’s CNA Fast Track graduates, Tarona, Juliana, Ciera, Hunter, and Jacklyn (not pictured)! We wish you the very best in your new careers as CNA’s. For more information on our upcoming classes, give us a call at 870-879-1440 or visit our website at uamscaregiving.org/PineBluff. Our next class is scheduled for April 6- April…
January 28, 2020
Mediterranean Cooking
Thanks to all who attended the January Mediterranean Cooking Class at the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Office! We had a wonderful time meeting members of the community and helping prepare this healthy, delicious meal. If you’d like to join us on the second Tuesday of each month @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Jefferson County…
June 20, 2019
CNA Students Practice Life-saving Skills
Our CNA Fast Track students in White Hall practiced the abdominal thrust today. If you are interested in learning more about our training program, give us a call at 870-879-1440 or email CMClausen@uams.edu. Next class starts July 15, 2019!
June 3, 2019
CNA Fast Track: 6/17/19- 7/10/19
Our next CNA Fast Track in White Hall has been scheduled for June 17- July 10, 2019. Learn the skills needed to test for your CNA license in just 15 days! Give us a call at 870-879-1440 or email CMClausen@uams.edu. Registration deadline: July 14, 2019 Class times: 8:30 AM- 5 PM *Holiday break: July 4-…
May 28, 2019
CNA Skills Practice
Our CNA Fast Track students are back to work after the holiday weekend, practicing oral hygiene, patient transfers, and other hands-on skills in preparation for their CNA exams. If you are interested in our 15-day CNA Fast Track course, give us a call at 870-879-1440 OR email CMClausen@uams.edu for details on our next class. For…
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