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The Alzheimer's Association estimates there are 60,000 Arkansans living with dementia and more than 155,000 people in the state providing care for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Jill Thompson, the program director for the Alzheimer’s Association, spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about a free, virtual series of classes to help caregivers with resources and techniques.
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David Cook, the Alzheimer’s Association Arkansas Chapter Director of Public Policy, talked with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the state’s approach to helping people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
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A new artist residency program in Springdale, readying for an increase of Arkansans with Alzheimer'sOn today's show, a new project in Springdale aims to make art more accessible by bringing it to the neighborhood. Also, preparing for an increasing population living in Arkansas with Alzheimer’s. Plus, Randy Wilburn’s latest episode of “I Am Northwest Arkansas” explores the world of bladesmithing with Kenneth Webb.
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Today on The Outline: Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announces a run for the state treasurer next year. Also, financial technology leaders meet in Little Rock for the Vencent Fintech Summit. Plus, a UAMS researcher receives a grant to continue Alzheimer's research.
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Today's edition of The Outline includes numbers released this morning about the rate of Alzheimer's and dementia in each Arkansas county, confirmation of a small tornado in western Arkansas Friday and a return to Springdale of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
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Alzheimer's Association advocates will be at the Arkansas Capitol in Little Rock tomorrow to encourage lawmakers to enact measures connected to dementia care, including the establishment of a state dementia coordinator. We talked with David Cook, the senior policy director of the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas Chapter, about the requests.
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On today's show, Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders' cabinet nominations, the future of philanthropy and live music in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, the American Alzheimer's Association released an updated Alzheimer's and Dementia State Plan, and more.
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At least 58,000 Arkansans are living with Alzheimer's or related illnesses. More than 90,000 people provide care, usually unpaid. A newly revised and updated plan spells out ways to prepare for more people with Alzheimer's inside Arkansas.
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The Arkansas chapter of the Alzhiemer's Association offers a variety of avenues of advice, help and medical guides.
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A team of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences lead by Distinguished Geriatrics Professor Sue Griffin are developing a drug, based on their…