Welcome!

Our mission is to provide the information and support needed so that all Arkansans affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are able to live with dignity and comfort until a cure is found.

Our programs and services include:

WHAT'S IN A NAME? SORTING OUT THE CONFUSION

Many questions arise when our caregivers and supporters receive solicitations from various Alzheimer's organizations. We want to make sure that our readers understand the difference between Alzheimer's Arkansas and these other organizations.

Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services was first incorporated in 1984 as the "Alzheimer's Support Group of Central Arkansas, with the purpose of providing information and support to persons 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 us to move our headquarters to Oklahoma. Rather than allow our leadership and our funds to go out of state, our Board of Directors elected to disaffiliate from the national Association to become Alzheimer's Arkansas.

The important thing to know is that Alzheimer's Arkansas is now an independent non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds that are used solely for services to Arkansas families affected by any kind of dementia. Our volunteer Board of Directors is composed of local community members, our services are free and our funds are spent ONLY in Arkansas.

We appreciate our loyal supporters. Without you we would not be able to continue the work that began with that small group of volunteers almost 25 years ago. We assure you that your gifts are used efficiently and wisely.