Listed below are some resources that might help you in caring for your elder loved one. Let me know if you have others you wish to share and I’ll update the post.
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
PO Box 1437, Slot S-530
Little Rock, AR 72203
501-382-2441
Director: Herb Sanderson
http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/aging
Arkansas Geriatric Education Center
4301 W Markham Street, #798
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-257-5543
http://www.agec.org
AARP Arkansas State Office
1701 Centerview Drive, Suite 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
866-554-8379
http://www.aarp.org/states/ar/ar-about/a2004-01-26-ar-stateoffice.html
Arkansas Area Agencies on …

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I was recently approached about a case involving a fall in an assisted living facility.  Someone suggested that these facilities are not regulated.  This is false.  An information sheet provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services can be found here.  You will see that these facilities are indeed regulated.
Assisted living facilities are less costly than nursing homes, but are still quite expensive.  The national average is $1,800 per month.  When considering this housing option for you or your loved one, be sure to inquire about …

As a Nurse Life Care Planner, I often have to research various agencies to determine what resources exist when developing life plans for a catastrophically ill or injured patient.  For the past few years I have been collecting resource links.  For the last six months or so I have been sharing these resources with others in hopes of helping others locate this information in a convenient (and search-able) fashion.  In this edition I have posted some great links that are specific to Arkansas.  Check here for agencies and information regarding …

Arkansas Specific Resources~check back soon for the national level resources
Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging (AAA): AAAs offer aging services, including:
• Information and assistance
• Care management
• Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
• Legal assistance
• Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Anyone age 60 or older (866) 801-3435
http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/aging/aaamap.html
Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans …