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Why Contribute

A non-profit organization moving towards long-term self-sustainability, the Schmieding Center has been funded since 1999 by a limited grant through a donation by Lawrence H. Schmieding, and that grant period is coming to a close. In going forward, the future of the Schmieding Center depends heavily on the support of the community through grants and donations, as well as on proceeds generated by its new Schmieding C.A.R.E.S. (Community Aging Resources, Education and Support) program.

Key Schmieding Center Achievements

• Development and continued instruction of a nationally recognized home caregiver training curriculum that is endorsed by world renowned Aging Expert Dr. Robert Butler
• Partnership with International Longevity Center in national policy program called Caregiving Project for Older Americans
• Selected as prototype and first developed center of Arkansas Aging Initiative, including unique infrastructure focused on education and healthcare for healthy aging
• Established and accredited UAMS medical education site for professional training of UAMS medical students specializing in geriatrics, nursing and social work interns, health profession-related students and more
• Established and accredited UAMS site for clinical rotations
• Multidisciplinary staff to provide well-rounded approach to senior education and healthcare, including professionally trained nurses and social workers
• Director Dr. Larry Wright is first fellow-ship trained geriatrician in the state of Arkansas
• Official host site for White House Conference on Aging

The Schmieding Center offers close to 1,200 educational programs with approximately 25,000 attendees annually, increasing health education exposure to older adults living in Northwest Arkansas. The sustainability and hopeful expansion of Schmieding Center's senior health and education programming depends now on contributions directly from members of the community.

Contact the Schmieding Center today, and engage in healthy living in the second half of life.