Alzheimer’s disease


November 1, 2016

Family Caregiver Dementia Conference to Be Held Nov. 17

Ben Boulden

Nov. 1, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a Dementia Conference for family caregivers Nov.17 at the Ritter Communications building, Red Wolf Room, 2400 Ritter Drive in Jonesboro. The conference will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with lunch provided. Vendor…


October 5, 2016

UAMS’ Sue Griffin, Ph.D., Awarded $10 Million by NIH for Alzheimer’s Research

Ben Boulden

Oct. 5, 2016 | Sue Griffin, Ph.D., an internationally known Alzheimer’s disease researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), leads a team that has received a five-year, $10 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the causes and possible treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Griffin said the research team…


September 28, 2016

Caregivers, Health Care Providers to Experience Symptoms of Dementia at Oct. 19 Simulation

Ben Boulden

Sept. 28, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host an event Oct.19 to simulate the symptoms of Azlheimer’s disease and dementia . “The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Experience: Take a Walk in Their Shoes” will be held 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Schmieding Home Caregiver…


September 6, 2016

Sept. 20 Simulation to Allow Caregivers to Experience Symptoms of Dementia

Ben Boulden

Sept. 6, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host a free event Sept. 20 to simulate the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. “The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Experience: Take a Walk in Their Shoes” will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schmieding Home…


July 25, 2016

UAMS’ Sue Griffin, Ph.D., Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Alzheimer’s Association

Ben Boulden

July 25, 2016 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher Sue T. Griffin, Ph.D., recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alzheimer’s Association at its International Conference in Toronto. Griffin has made groundbreaking contributions in the study of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. She is the Alexa and William T. Dillard professor…


June 8, 2016

Free Family Caregiver Workshop to be held June 28

Ben Boulden

June 8, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop June 28 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…


Free Family Caregiver Workshop to be held June 30

Ben Boulden

June 8, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop June 30 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…


June 3, 2016

Free Family Caregiver Workshop to be held June 17

Ben Boulden

June 3, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop June 17 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The workshop will be held 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at…


February 17, 2016

Free Family Caregiver Workshop to be held March 7

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK – The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop March 7 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…


January 11, 2016

Free Family Caregiver Workshop to be held Jan. 19

Ben Boulden

EL DORADO – The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop Jan. 19 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The workshop will be held 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at…



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