“In 2014 my wife Mary was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. I struggled with that diagnosis and spent a lot time going around Pulaski county looking at assisted living facilities. I knew I did not want to put her in assisted living.  I encountered Alzheimer’s Arkansas support group at UAMS at the Reynold’s Geriatric center and sat in on it.  From that point on, I had a big reliance on Alzheimer’s Arkansas to help me through this.  About 4 years ago, in discussing things with Alzheimer’s Arkansas, I was able to find a place that was able to assist me and Mary to get through this difficult transition from normal life to being an Alzheimer’s caregiver.

If you are a caregiver, and that is what Alzheimer’s Arkansas is all about, all these services are absolutely free. If they do not know the answer, they can put you in touch with someone who does.  I have been absolutely delighted by able to keep Mary home with me for the past 4 years. It’s not a challenge even but it’s been very rewarding.”