Schmieding Center

BELLA VISTA
Margaret Christensen, RN (ret), EdD
Education Coordinator
1801 Forest Hills Blvd.
Bella Vista, AR 72715
Where are we?
Highlands Crossing Center
1801 Forest Hills Blvd, Suite 123,
Bella Vista, AR
Who are we?
• Outreach branch of the Schmieding Center for
Senior Health and Education — Springdale, AR
– Serving Benton County residents
How are we funded?
• Arkansas Aging Initiative provides funds received from
the tobacco settlement funds
• Sponsorship and support for programs from various
health related vendors
• Donations from the generous individuals and
organizations
What is our mission?
• To provide health and caregiver education for
seniors and their families
Health Fairs
Conducted every September
Vendors • free samples • free screenings • free lectures
LOTS of information
Housing / Financial Expo
Conducted every May
Programs
Northwest Health Senior Circle provides a monthly
Lunch and Learn
An expert speaks to issues relevant to seniors
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Planning ahead for the unexpected
When Your Heart’s Not In It?
Welcome to Medicare
Virtual Dementia
Technology Series
FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAM
HEALTH SCREENINGS
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Blood pressures
Memory
Eye glasses
Hearing
Blood sugar
Informational Consultations
• VA
• Pharmacy
• Caregiving
COMMUNITY TALKS
BV HEALTH RESOURCE
CENTER
• List of exercise
locations
• Health resource
directory
• Caregiver
registry
• Health-topics
Library
• Healthcare
provider
information
INSERVICE
BELLA VISTA RESOURCE ADVISORY
COUNCIL
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Wally Sheldon, president
Melanie Trull, vice-president/treasure,
Jean Anderson, secretary
Philip Corbin
Jeff Tonack
Will Corboron
Tom Throne
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers
Volunteers
FUND RAISING EVENTS
Sweetheart Ball
Questions – Call
876-2335