Connie-Jo Nelson

Family Care Specialist>, I presently work at: CareLink, Inc. (Central Arkansas Area Agency On Aging)

Location(s) served: Arkansas

Address: North Little Rock, Arkansas

Email: cnelson@care-link.org

Website: http://www.care-link.org
This is my work website. It is not connected with the National Family Caregivers Association.

http://care-link.org

"CareLink" (the Central Arkansas Area Agency On Aging) where our mission is to connect older people and their families with resources to meet the opportunities and challenges of aging.

Contact us - it's the best first step you can take to learning about services that are available for senior citizens and the family members who care for them. Let's talk about how we can help you!

CareLink, a private nonprofit organization founded in 1979 and based in North Little Rock, serves Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline counties in Central Arkansas. CareLink offers a wide variety of services and assists 18,000 people annually.

CareLink helps older people stay safe and comfortable in their homes by providing personal care and housekeeping, companionship and nutritious meals. CareLink also serves family caregivers of all ages with a variety of support programs and respite services to help them successfully juggle family, job and caregiving responsibilities.

You may contact me at CareLink's Offices, and I will work with you after 5PM or on weekends!

706 E. 4th Street, PO Box 5988, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72119. Telephone (501) 372-5300 or Toll-Free 1-800-482-6359

Area of Expertise:
Christian Counseling
Grief Counseling
Community Education:
* Alzheimer's Support Group
* Caregiver's Support Group
Assistance with Medicare Part-D

Caregiving Experience:
Involved in the 1:1 care for my mother, a remarkable survivor and overcomer of a brain aneurysm. I am thankful to still have a Mama!

Fun Fact about me:
3-C's:
Cars, Cocker Spaniels, & St. Louis Cardinals!