Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas offers the elderly and disabled, as well as caregivers, many opportunities to learn about health and disease prevention in order to stay healthy and maximize their quality of life.A representative or trained nurse from the Area Agency schedules clinics in the Senior Centers, public venues, health fairs, and civic groups to perform the following services:Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs (CDSMP)Blood Pressure ClinicsPublic Speaking on subjects such as services offered by Area Agency and MedicareEducation on multiple topics, such as medication management, to assist in meeting your needsNutrition and Dietary educationFlu ClinicsChronic Disease Self-Management ProgramsThe Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a community-based self-management education program designed to help participants gain confidence (self-efficiency) and skills to better manage their chronic conditions.Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas has two Master Trainers that teach a 2-hour class for 6 weeks at community level locations such as Senior Centers.

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Offers information on health issues such as Agent Orange, blindness, cancer, hypoglycemia, diabetes, HIV and AIDS.

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Provides health education, associated with the American Heart Association CPR training, childbirth classes including breastfeeding , infant care, boot camp for dads, sibling class for dads, and preparation for labor and delivery and other health education programs including water and floor exercises.

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

The Health Outreach Program: Assists economically disadvantaged individuals and families by promoting healthy sexual behavior and combating sexually transmitted diseases Educates and encourages participants living with diabetes, cancer, and hypertension to change their lifestyles, eat right, and take their medication as prescribed by their physicians Highlights the importance of prenatal care, reproductive health, and childhood immunizations Provides education about the dangers of smoking cigarettes, using other tobacco products, second-hand smoke, and e-cigarettes as well as providing referrals to tobacco cessation services Educates minority youth to prevent alcohol consumption Provides translation/interpretaation services Provides minimal transportation services Offers one-on-one and small group health information and education Organizes and facilitates health fairs Conducts health and disease prevention assessments Makes referrals to clinics, health departments, etc.

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program's mission is to empower and strengthen families' and individuals' quality of life.

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Provides community education programs including health fairs and health screenings.

Program seeks to help reduce cancer health disparities by providing cancer education in the community.

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program hosts a variety of educational sessions at local schools, churches, business and healthcare facilities. Presenters prepare topics ranging from blood pressure to personal hygiene. It also offers summer youth camps focusing on healthy lifestyles.

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs