Alzheimer's Arkansas is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and support to Arkansans affected by Alzheimer's disease.
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- Founded:
- 1984
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Night of Lights to RememberUpdated last Thursday
Fairfield Bay Walk 2009Created about 3 weeks ago
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Events
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- National Alzheimer's Disease &...
Sunday, November 1 at 9:25pm - Film - "My Name is Lisa"
Sunday, November 1 at 9:30pm
Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services
Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services 2nd Annual Night of Light to Remember was held on Nov. 15th to recognize and honor your loved one or friend affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia by lighting a candle. This event is a part of the National Candle Lighting Service.
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Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services 2nd Annual Night of Light to Remember was held on Nov. 15th to recognize and honor your loved one or friend affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia by lighting a candle. This event is a part of the National Candle Lighting Service.
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Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services The Fairfield Bay Walk raised over $17,000.
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Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services A documentary film created by Josh and Ben Shelton with Shelton Films is about a 13-year-old daughter struggling with her mother's Alzheimer's disease. It has won best YouTube Short Film of the Year as well as other awards. To see the film go to www.SheltonFilms.com and click on "My Name is Lisa".
Time:9:30PM Sunday, November 1st
Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services In 1983 President Ronald Reagan first declared November to National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Ten years later the President would announce tha the had ben diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. His wife, Nancy, became one of us - a family caregiver. National Family Caregiver Month, is a nationally recognized... time to focus attention on the more than 50 million family caregivers who provide 80% of our nation's long term care services. It is a time to thank, support, educate, and advocate for family caregivers.
Time:9:25PM Sunday, November 1st
Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services 286 attended the Alzheimer's Arkansas Walk at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs and helped raise $12,000.
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Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services
Priscilla Pittman, MSW, MA, Program Director for Alzheimer's Arkansas will teach workshops on 4 consecutive Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm. The areas she will cover include:
October 14 - Lets Talk About Normal Aging
October 21 - Aging and Relationships, The Bottom Line
October 28 - Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia
No...vember 4 - Dementia and Comunication
November 11 - Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
November 18 - Understanding Stress
For more information or to register for the classes, call 501-852-2598
UCA in Conway
Time:6:00PM Wednesday, October 14th
Location:University of Central Arkansas
Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services Pictures from the 2009 Conway Walk, over 500 people attended and raised over $25,000
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Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services
The Task Force on the Effect of Alzheimer's Disease in Arkansas, established by the Arkansas Legislature, held its first meeting on August 26. The purpose of the task force is to determine the needs of Arkansas families affected by Alzheimer's disease and to develop strategies for meeting those needs. Recommendations... will be presented to the legislature in 2010.
Phyllis Watkins, Executive Director of Alzheimer's Arkansas, was appointed by Governor Beebe to serve on the task force. Please feel free to contact Phyllis at the Alzheimer's Arkansas office with your concerns and ideas.
Time:8:10PM Tuesday, September 1st
Location:Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services
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