Few people are adequately prepared for managing the decisions and stress that accompany planning and providing care for aging family members.

The Arkansas Caregiver Resource Guide provides an essential road map for navigating the process. This resource guide explores the myriad of available care options in central, northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest Arkansas, and it covers essential tips on topics ranging from engaging in difficult conversations to fall prevention and memory care.

72.5
average life expectancy in Arkansas.

70%
of Americans 65+ will need long-term care at some point in their lives.

17.8%
of Arkansans are 65+

55%
of Medicare beneficiaries in Arkansas have multiple chronic conditions

23,000+
Arkansans receiving services in long-term care facilities

$5.8 billion
economic value of unpaid care in Arkansas

420,000
family caregivers in Arkansas

390 million
hours of unpaid care provided by family members

$4,866
monthly cost of assisted living facility

$5,106
monthly cost of a home health aide

$7,362
monthly cost of a semi-private nursing home room

$7,942
monthly cost of a private nursing home room

Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Administration for Community Living, America’s Health Rankings, Arkansas Department of Human Services, AARP, CareScout