CareLink

03/05/2026

March is National Senior Nutrition Month! Area Agencies on Aging across the United States provide nutrition services for older adults, including home-delivered meals and congregate meals at senior centers. CareLink is proud to support seniors in six counties across central Arkansas. If you have questions about aging at home, call CareLink first 💚

03/02/2026

When you talk with CareLink's Nyvelyn Shaw, you learn very quickly that she is wired for people. “My heart has always been pulled toward making a difference in community health and advocating for families,” she says. Today, Shaw serves as a Family Services Coordinator, a role that puts her in daily conversation with family caregivers: the daughters, sons, spouses, neighbors, and friends who care for the older adults they love.

Learn more about Shaw's work with family caregivers here: https://bit.ly/47jEiiR

02/27/2026

We are so grateful to the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association for their gift to CareLink, which they presented at their February meeting. We also heard from guest speaker Naomi Armstrong of the UAMS Reynolds Institute on Aging, who spoke about an important dementia prevention study. Thank you, ARTA, for having us!

02/24/2026

When Janice, 85, couldn’t drive anymore, CareLink Transportation helped her keep getting where she needed to go. If you have questions about aging independently, call CareLink first 💚

02/20/2026

We’re pleased to announce that CareLink is in the top five in AY Magazine's Best of Arkansas 2026 in the Nonprofit category! If CareLink has made a difference for you or someone you love, we'd be honored if you'd vote for us. It takes just 30 seconds:

• Visit https://aymag.com/ays-best-of-2026
• Scroll down to Services
• Under Services, scroll to Nonprofit
• Click Vote next to CareLink

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

02/12/2026

You might start noticing small changes in your parents' daily routines, and while these shifts may seem minor, they could reveal deeper struggles. Do they seem more unsteady on their feet, take longer to complete simple tasks, or need reminders they never needed before?

If so, it could mean they need extra care. If you have questions about your aging parent, call CareLink first to explore personalized solutions and support tailored to your family’s needs.

02/09/2026

Save the date...the sweetest show in town is back! Join us May 2 at Argenta Plaza for CareLink's Cupcakes for Goodness Sake 2026. Ticket information coming soon.

Are you a baker or vendor who wants to be part of the magic? Comment BAKER or VENDOR below and we'll send you the details. Registration deadline is March 9th. We'll catch you under the big-top, bring your sweet tooth!

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.