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.

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

13.9%
of Arkansas residents are unpaid family caregivers.

390
million hours of care

$5.8 billion
the estimated economic value provided by Arkansas caregivers.

$600 billion
provided by unpaid caregivers in America

23,000+
receive care in long-term facilities licensed by the Office of Long Term Care.

3.7
average number of years women need long-term care in the U.S.

2.2
average number of years men need long-term care in the U.S.

20%
of Americans 65+ will need 5+ years of long-term care.

$4,146
monthly cost of assisted living facility

$5,720
monthly cost of a home health aide

$6,996
monthly cost of a semi-private nursing home room

$7,908
monthly cost of a private nursing home room

17.5
percentage of the 65 and over population

Sources: United States Census Bureau, Arkansas Department of Human Services, Genworth.com, AARP, LongTermCare.Gov