- General Dementia Resources
- Screening and Planning Resources
- Hospitals with Geriatric Psychiatric Care in Arkansas
General Dementia Resources
Adult Protective Services (APS) – APS is mandated by state law to investigate maltreatment, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of people age 18 and older. Call the Adult Maltreatment Hotline at 1-800-482-8049 or fill out an online report here.
Arkansas Lifespan Respite Coalition (ALRC) – The ALRC is a statewide system to identify and coordinate respite care options for families regardless of age, special need, or other characteristics of the person needing care.
Find Geriatrician Providers in Arkansas – This list details Geriatrician providers in Arkansas that provide care for Arkansas Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias (AADRD).
Dementia Care in the Community Toolkit – This toolkit is aimed at overcoming the challenges of dementia care through community initiatives by providing user-friendly, practical resources for individuals with dementia, their families, and their professional caregivers.
Find an Elder Law Expert – The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to older adults and people with disabilities.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) – AARP is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and well-being of individuals aged 50 and above.
The Silver Alert Program – The Silver Alert Program was developed to provide vital information to authorities to assist in the search and safe recovery of missing individuals with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive disorders so they can be quickly reunited with their loved ones and/or caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Association – This organization offers ALZNavigator™, an interactive tool to guide caregivers to appropriate resources and a 24/7 Helpline that can be reached by calling 800-272-3900.
Arkansas Association of Areas on Aging (AAA) – The AAAs are local nonprofit organizations that help older adults and caregivers access free or low-cost services to stay healthy, independent, and connected to their communities. Use their website to find local senior and community centers here.
Meals on Wheels America – The Meals on Wheels network is comprised of approximately 5,000 community-based providers across the country dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation.
Technology to Help Dementia Patients – Everyday technology that people use around the house – including doorbell cameras, smart speakers and wrist-worn trackers – can help those suffering from cognitive decline and ease the burden on caregivers.
Screening and Planning Resources
Right at Home Little Rock – This resource provides dementia screening, caregiver education, respite services, and in-home care coordination.
Arkansas Hospice (Arkansas Palliative Care) – Arkansas Hospice provides specialized dementia care planning, comprehensive care coordination, caregiver education, and other supports.
Dementia Resources for Veterans
VA Medical Centers and Geriatrics – This resource provides comprehensive care, including Home Based Primary Care, Homemaker and Home health Aide services, and specialized nursing home care.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – The VA provides home-based primary care, respite care, adult day health care, and specialized caregiver support to veterans with dementia.
VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) – CSP offers resources such as the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), support groups, and the Annie Caregiver Text Program for managing stress and dementia behaviors. You can reach out to the Caregiver Support Line weekdays 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CST at 1-855-260-3274.
REACH VA – This organization provides tailored support to caregivers via phone or video conferencing to help with care planning and stress management.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) – DAV offers free, professional assistance from benefits advocates to help veterans and their families receive the benefits they’ve earned, whether through health care, disability, employment, education, financial benefits and more.
Wounded Warrior Family Support (WWFS) Caregiver Respite Program – WWFS provides respite and supplemental services nationwide to the caregivers and families of wounded war veterans. WWFS assists with meals, housekeeping, medical travel grants, and In-Home Care services.
Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs (ADVA) Veteran Homes – The ADVA operates two State Veterans Homes to provide long-term nursing care for eligible veterans and their dependents.
Steps for Accessing Dementia Care as a Veteran:
- Contact the VA: Call the VA Caregiver Support Line M-F, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm ET at 1-855-260-3274
- Schedule Evaluations: Initiate diagnostic tests through a VA primary care provider
- Explore Benefits: Review eligibility for pensions or compensation that may cover long-term care, including VA-contracted community nursing homes
Hospitals with Geriatric Psychiatric Care in Arkansas
Several hospitals and behavioral health centers in Arkansas provide specialized geriatric psychiatric care for adults, typically focusing on patients aged 55 and older. These facilities often offer 24-hour supervision, psychiatric evaluation, and treatment for conditions like dementia-related behaviors, depression, and anxiety.
UAMS Medical Center (Little Rock): Provides high quality geriatric care, including dedicated geriatric psychiatry specialists.
Baptist Health (Little Rock/Various locations): Offers specialized geriatric behavioral health services for seniors.
Saline Memorial Hospital (Benton): Features a 10-bed inpatient geriatric behavioral health unit (ages 55+) for intensive, 24/7 care.
National Park Medical Center (Hot Springs): Provides an inpatient behavioral health unit tailored for seniors.
Riverview Behavioral Health (Texarkana): Offers a specialized senior care program (ages 55+) for mental and behavioral health challenges.
Northwest Medical Center (Bentonville/Springdale): Provides inpatient geriatric behavioral health services.
The BridgeWay (North Little Rock): Offers specialized inpatient mental health services in a secure setting.
Arkansas Health Center (Benton): Provides psychiatric nursing for the elderly and those with cognitive dysfunction.
Dardanelle Regional Medical Center: Provides senior inpatient behavioral services.