CENTRAL ARKANSAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Carelink helps older people and their families determine what services are available. Free information and guidance to help families match their needs with programs, services, and resources are available upon request. Carelink helps find the best way to pay for these services and either delivers them directly or makes referrals. Information and assistance serves as a clearinghouse of useful resources on virtually every aging-related topic. Legal assistance and nursing home ombudsman programs provide additional support. Approximately 7,797 different individuals received outreach and advocacy services during the year ended june 30, 2024.

Carelink helps family caregivers navigate the maze of available services and care for their aging family members. Family caregivers receive counseling services focusing on issues that affect their personal stress levels and well-being in addition to being informed about potential services for the aging family member they are assisting. They also receive instruction or assistance with completing applications for aging services.approximately 560 family caregivers received services during the year ended june 30, 2024.