Support Group for Caregivers of Individuals Living with Dementia
2nd Thursday of each month, 1:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Gutensohn Rd., Springdale
UAMS Schmieding Center with the Alzheimer's Association
Call 479-751-3043 →Website →
Resources for families
You don't have to do this alone.
Support groups near Springdale, trusted information about dementia and simple tools to help your family through each step.
Support groups
Caregiver support groups in Northwest Arkansas
Talking with other families who understand can make a real difference. These groups are free and open to the public. Schedules can change, so please call ahead.
General Caregiver Support Group
4th Wednesday of each month, 12:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, Springdale
UAMS Schmieding Center
Call 479-751-3043 →Website →Clear Creek Memory Care Support Group
Last Monday of each month, noon
1967 W. Truckers Dr., Fayetteville
Alzheimer's Association
Call 800-272-3900 →Website →Rogers Support Group
2nd Wednesday of each month, 1:00 p.m.
Pinnacle Springs Retirement Community, 2055 Bellview Rd., Rogers
Alzheimer's Association
Call 800-272-3900 →Website →Bella Vista Support Group
1st Thursday of each month, 12:30 p.m.
20 Boyce Dr., Bella Vista
Alzheimer's Association
Call 800-272-3900 →Website →Prairie Grove Support Group
1st Tuesday of each month, 1:00 p.m.
Prairie Grove Christian Church, 611 Wayne Vilines Rd., Prairie Grove
Alzheimer's Association
Call 800-272-3900 →Website →UAMS Statewide Dementia Caregiver Support Group
3rd Tuesday of each month, 12:30 p.m.
Virtual
UAMS Schmieding Center
Call 800-272-3900 →Website →Alzheimer's Association Dementia Caregiver Support Group
1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Alzheimer's Association
Call 800-272-3900 →Website →Early-Stage Support Group, for people living with early-stage memory loss
1st Tuesday of each month, 2:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom, registration required
Alzheimer's Association with UAMS
Call 501-239-8229 →Website →Listings from the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas Chapter and the UAMS Schmieding Center. Homes for Halos does not host these groups.
Learn about dementia
Dementia 101 with Teepa Snow
Dementia is an umbrella term for many conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body, frontotemporal and vascular dementia. This short video from dementia educator Teepa Snow explains the differences.
From Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care. Want to understand how dementia changes over time? Watch Teepa Snow's GEMS video.
Help is a call away
Trusted helplines and local organizations
Questions about memory care for your loved one? Call our care team at (479) 551-4647.
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential support any time, day or night, from specialists who understand dementia.
Call 800-272-3900 →Website →UAMS Schmieding Center, Springdale
Caregiver education, support groups and family support services, right here in Springdale.
Call 479-751-3043 →Website →Springdale Senior Center
Activities, meals, classes and field trips for older adults, on East Emma Avenue.
Call 479-751-1521 →Website →
Free checklist
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You don't have to figure this out alone. Our free checklist walks your family through what to ask, what to look for and how to compare homes, wherever you decide to go.
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- A simple way to compare homes side by side
Articles for families
Guidance for the questions families ask most
Choosing care
Small Memory Care Home or Large Community?
What research shows about small, homelike memory care, and the questions that help you choose in Northwest Arkansas.
By Shawn Theobald, RN
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Cost and paying for care
How Much Does Memory Care Cost in Springdale, Arkansas?
What memory care costs here, what an all-inclusive rate covers, and how Medicare, Medicaid and VA benefits fit in.
By Shawn Theobald, RN
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Is it time?
When Is It Time for Memory Care?
The signs to watch for, how to talk with your parent, and how to take care of yourself along the way.
By Shawn Theobald, RN
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