September 20, 2016
Tips from the Caregiver Experts: Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Dementia
Ever wonder about the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Are they the same? Are they related? Here’s a tip from Kim Robertson, RN, our Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Coordinator and caregiver expert: “Dementia is a term for a collection of symptoms. It is not a disease in itself. It is a chronic decline in…
September 19, 2016
Lincoln County Caregiver Appreciation Reception
We will be hosting a Caregiver Appreciation Reception at the Star City Civic Center on Thursday, November 3 from 3:00- 5:30 PM (in partnership with the Lincoln County Health Planning Committee). Visitors may come and go as they please. This will be a good chance for family caregivers to meet, greet, and offer support to one…
September 14, 2016
Pine Bluff Students Learn Life-Saving Skills
Even our intro-level In-Home Assistant Class teaches life-saving techniques such as the Heimlich Maneuver. Why cram the minimum CNA testing requirements into a 2-week program when you could take the time to be a certified in-home caregiver, meet the requirements for CNA testing, AND learn more about senior adults and their specific needs? Give us…
September 7, 2016
Free Family Caregiver Workshop Friday Sept. 16
Caring for an older adult with dementia presents many special challenges to family and friends who provide the care and support they must have to remain at home. This program provides an overview of information on dementia and caregiving for anyone helping to provide unpaid care for an older adult with dementia at home. Time…
50% OFF SPECIAL!
Special 50% discount for upcoming class starting next Monday, Sept. 12! Give us a call at 870-879-1440 for details.
August 22, 2016
August Home Care Assistants!
Congratulations to our August Home Care Assistant graduates in Pine Bluff! L-R: Jazmynn Thomas, Dominique Rankin, Qwinedolyn Cosen, Josephine Roberson, Tiffany Spencer & Tashara Nolden.
July 22, 2016
AD Graduates
A big congrats to today’s Alzheimer’s & Dementia Training graduates! You ladies did so well, and we look forward to seeing you for HCA class next week!
July 20, 2016
Our Newest In-Home Assistants!
Congrats to our newest In-Home Assistant graduates, who are moving on to Alzheimer’s and Dementia training today!
July 8, 2016
New IHA Class Gets the Virtual Dementia Experience
Michelle put our newest class of students through a mini dementia simulation experience this week. Learning about the different symptoms experienced by a person suffering from Alzheimer’s and/or dementia is one of the unique educational opportunities that we offer in the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training program, and one of the many things that sets us apart from…
June 22, 2016
Our Latest Home Care Assistants!
We would like to congratulate our latest group of Home Care Assistant graduates, who completed their clinical rotations yesterday! We are proud to send this group out into the world with all the knowledge they have gained about how to appropriately care for an aging individual. Give us a call at 870-879-1440 to learn more about our awesome…