CareLink

02/06/2026

February is National Senior Independence Month, and we’re celebrating the older adults who keep choosing their own path, every day.

Independence does not mean doing everything alone, it means having the right support at the right time, so you can keep living on your own terms.

If you, or someone you love, has questions about aging at home in central Arkansas, call CareLink first. We’ll help you navigate options, connect you to resources, and find the support that fits.

02/03/2026

CareLink is proud to celebrate board member David Porter on being named a 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient by the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

As CEO and Principal of Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, David has helped shape spaces across Arkansas that strengthen communities, preserve history, and elevate everyday life. We’re grateful for the perspective and leadership he brings to CareLink, and we’re thrilled to see him recognized in this way!

We’re proud to celebrate David Porter, AIA, CEO and Principal of Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, as a 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design.

A 1982 Bachelor of Architecture graduate, David joined PSW in 1984 and has spent more than four decades shaping Arkansas through thoughtful, enduring design. His leadership spans cultural and civic work, K–12 and higher education, and corporate campuses—guiding complex projects from planning through construction with clarity, rigor, and vision.

David’s portfolio has enhanced quality of place and quality of life across Central Arkansas and beyond, serving clients including Bank OZK, Central Arkansas Library System, and Heifer International. A champion of historic buildings, his work on the Robinson Center renovation and PSW’s adaptive reuse offices in Little Rock and Fayetteville reflect his deep respect for architectural legacy and community context.

Just as impactful is David’s commitment to mentorship and inclusion—cultivating the next generation of leaders, welcoming emerging designers of color, and elevating accomplished women to partnership within the firm.

David, your leadership has shaped architecture culture across the state in lasting ways. We are honored to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

02/03/2026

CareLink is hiring a Home Care Services Coordinator to help keep HomeCare running smoothly for older adults across central Arkansas.

If you’re organized, calm under pressure, and great with people and details, this is for you.

Apply at: carelink.org/careers

02/02/2026

Supporting an aging adult at home? Call CareLink first.

01/30/2026

CareLink has received a $5,000 grant from the Entergy Charitable Foundation to support Urgent Needs. CareLink's Urgent Needs program is here for older adults in central Arkansas when life does not wait, helping cover critical needs so someone can stay safe at home.

Thank you to Entergy Arkansas for investing in stability, safety, and peace of mind for our older neighbors.

01/26/2026

At CareLink’s senior centers, older adults like Anitta find friendship, purpose, and joy every day. From shared meals to new hobbies, she’s proof that staying active and connected keeps life vibrant at any age.

Learn more at about CareLink's senior centers at: carelink.org/senior-centers

To support CareLink's mission, visit: carelink.org/give

01/25/2026

Social activities, meals, and fitness — day centers keep seniors active and connected. 🎶💃
💬 What’s your favorite way to stay socially engaged?

01/23/2026

AY Magazine's Best of 2026 nominations are open now through January 28, 2026, and we’re rallying our community! If CareLink has made a difference for you or someone you love, we’d be honored if you’d nominate CareLink in the Nonprofit category. It takes just 30 seconds!

1) Visit the link to the AY website below
2) Scroll down to Services
3) Under Services, scroll to Nonprofit
4) Under Nonprofit, type "CareLink" as your choice

You can nominate your local favorites once daily per category, so if you want to really help us stand out, pop back in tomorrow and nominate us again! Thank you for showing up for CareLink and the older adults and caregivers we serve.

From Jan. 8 to 28, we are asking you to nominate your favorite companies and service providers across hundreds of categories,

01/22/2026

Winter weather is moving into central Arkansas this week ❄

For family caregivers, winter driving is about more than road conditions. It is also about passenger comfort, fall risk during transfers, and avoiding long cold exposure if something goes wrong. This blog shares caregiver-specific winter driving safety tips, including tire and battery checks, what to pack in a caregiver emergency kit, and when it’s smarter to reschedule a trip.

Winter driving safety tips to help you prepare your car, drive safely on ice, and avoid common winter road mistakes all season long.

01/21/2026

You are doing so much for your aging parent, but what are you doing for you? Caregivers like you give nonstop, and it often takes a heavy toll. You might feel burnout, anger, guilt, and poor health creeping in.

At CareLink, we have seen this pattern too many times. If you are not looking after yourself each day, your ability to provide care will not hold. Let’s begin improving self-care for caregivers today. You are not alone, and you do not have to burn out.

For more self-care tips visit:
carelink.org/self-care-for-caregivers-daily

01/15/2026

Central Arkansas is in for a quick temperature drop again this weekend!

If you have an older loved one, neighbor, or client, this is a good moment for a simple cold-weather check-in. We've pulled together practical winter advice, including fall prevention, home prep, tips to stay hydrated, and more in this blog.

Winter care for seniors includes safety tips, warm clothing, fall prevention, and health support; protect aging loved ones all season.

01/13/2026

Sometimes the best way to understand the impact of care is to hear directly from someone who’s lived it. If you’re caring for an older adult and have questions, or need support, call CareLink first.