Alzheimer's Arkansas
Alzheimer's Arkansas is a local, nonprofit organization based in Little Rock, AR, that provides support, education, and financial assistance to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Arkansas. While the official business name is Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services, it is more commonly known as Alzheimer's Arkansas.
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| Motto | Caring for Caregivers |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1984 |
| Legal status | 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization |
| Headquarters | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Website | ALZark.org |
Mission and Vision
Mission: To assist family caregivers in Arkansas through support, education, and financial assistance for those affected by dementia and Alzheimer's disease. [1]
Vision: To empower family caregivers in Arkansas to confidently care for themselves and their loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. [2]
History
Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services was initially incorporated in 1984 as the "Alzheimer's Support Group of Central Arkansas". Its purpose was to provide information and support to people with dementia and their caregivers. Later, the group of volunteer leaders joined the National Alzheimer's Association. In 2002, the Association's restructuring of chapters would have required the organization to move its headquarters to Oklahoma. To retain leadership and funding within the state, the Board of Directors chose to disaffiliate from the national association, becoming Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services.
References
- ↑ "Alzheimers Arkansas". Retrieved 2019-03-15.
- ↑ "Alzheimers Arkansas". Retrieved 2019-03-15.
