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East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging assists older persons in 12-county area by planning, coordinating, and delivering services suited to their needs.

Today, our wonderful seniors at the Helena Senior Center took time to show their appreciation for our hardworking and de...
10/09/2026

Today, our wonderful seniors at the Helena Senior Center took time to show their appreciation for our hardworking and dedicated staff, and it was a beautiful reminder of what makes our senior centers so special!

While we are grateful for the opportunity to provide a facility where our seniors can gather, build friendships, stay active, and enjoy programs that enrich their lives, we also recognize that the magic of our senior centers comes from the people who walk through those doors every day.

Our seniors do so much more than participate in programs. They bring laughter, friendship, encouragement, and purpose to our staff. They remind us why the work we do matters, and they make even the most challenging days worthwhile.

The truth is, we may come to work each day to serve our seniors, but we are the lucky ones. We get to work alongside an amazing group of people who make a difference in our lives just as much as we hope to make a difference in theirs.

A heartfelt thank-you to the seniors at the Helena Senior Center for showing our staff so much love and appreciation. And thank you to our dedicated staff for the care, compassion, and commitment you bring to your work every day.

At the end of the day, our senior centers are about so much more than a building or a program. They are about people, relationships, and the community we build together. And we are truly blessed to be part of it! ❤️

🧠 Avoid Caregiver Burnout Before It StartsFeeling emotionally or physically drained? It's not a weakness—it's burnout.💡 ...
10/09/2026

🧠 Avoid Caregiver Burnout Before It Starts

Feeling emotionally or physically drained? It's not a weakness—it's burnout.
💡 Signs to watch:
⚠️ Constant fatigue
⚠️ Feeling isolated or resentful
⚠️ Difficulty concentrating

You care for others—now let us care for you.

📞 870-409-0684
🔗 Support options: https://www.e4aonline.com/is-emotional-support-for-caregivers-being-overlooked/

We've been recognized as the Best Senior Citizen Center in West Memphis for 2026, based on Google reviews!That comes fro...
10/02/2026

We've been recognized as the Best Senior Citizen Center in West Memphis for 2026, based on Google reviews!

That comes from you, the folks who walk through our doors every day and the families who trust us with the people they love. Thank you!

If we've helped you or someone you care about, we'd love to hear about it: https://g.page/r/CfRxixaHzyv4EAI/review

🎀✨ Dolly Parton Day at Our Senior Centers! ✨🎀Today, our senior centers celebrated the one and only Dolly Parton—and if t...
09/25/2026

🎀✨ Dolly Parton Day at Our Senior Centers! ✨🎀

Today, our senior centers celebrated the one and only Dolly Parton—and if there’s one thing we know about Dolly, it’s that she has a way of bringing people together, putting a smile on your face, and reminding us that a little kindness can go a long way! ❤️

Our seniors got into the spirit with Dolly-inspired fun, fellowship, music, and plenty of smiles! From big hair to big hearts, our centers proved once again that you’re never too old to have a little fun. 🎶🤠💎

Dolly has spent a lifetime encouraging people to dream big, love others, read a book, and give back to their communities—values we’re proud to celebrate every day at the East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging.

Thank you to all of our senior centers, staff, volunteers, and seniors who made Dolly Parton Day so much fun!

Because, as Dolly reminds us, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” 💕

Caring for someone living with dementia can be meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate...
09/23/2026

Caring for someone living with dementia can be meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Through the GUIDE program, individuals living with dementia and their caregivers can receive coordinated support, education, resources, and help navigating the challenges that come with dementia care.

If you or someone you love could benefit from additional support, contact East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging to learn more about GUIDE.

09/21/2026

Learn more about our Personal Emergency Response Systems

BREAKING: WE GOT HIM. 😂After an intense regional bidding war involving nearly every business in Northeast Arkansas, East...
09/17/2026

BREAKING: WE GOT HIM. 😂

After an intense regional bidding war involving nearly every business in Northeast Arkansas, East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging is thrilled to announce that Ryan Vaughan has accepted the prestigious position of:

Chief Forecasting, Bingo & Emergency Button Officer. 🌪️📺💙

We secured him with an extremely competitive compensation package that includes unlimited coffee, full custody of the office weather radio, 17 casserole dishes and a laminated Medicare handbook.

His official duties will include:

🌦️ Forecasting the weather across all 12 counties
🚨 Testing every emergency response button personally
📺 Turning the Doppler radar into the world’s largest bingo-number generator
📋 Predicting Medicare deadlines with 96% accuracy
🌀 Determining whether something is an actual emergency or simply “a little wind”

Ryan requested a state-of-the-art Doppler radar for his new office, but Finance approved a weather rock and one slightly used umbrella.

His first official forecast:

A 100% chance of helping seniors!

That part is actually true. The rest of this is complete nonsense. 😂

We did not get Ryan either, but we couldn’t let every other business in Northeast Arkansas have all the fun. Wherever he goes next, we wish him nothing but sunshine and continued success! 💙

🏆⚾ STATE BEAN BAG BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP! ⚾🏆What a fantastic day at the BEES Senior Center in Paragould as we hosted the ...
09/11/2026

🏆⚾ STATE BEAN BAG BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP! ⚾🏆

What a fantastic day at the BEES Senior Center in Paragould as we hosted the State Bean Bag Baseball Championship!

Congratulations to our top three teams:

🥇 State Champions — Wiener Cardinals
🥈 2nd Place — Jonesboro Senior Center
🥉 3rd Place — Salem Senior Center

This championship was extra special for us at the East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, as this was the first time we have had the opportunity to host the state tournament. What a great day of competition, camaraderie, and fun!

We could not have made this event a success without the incredible team at the BEES Senior Center. Thank you for opening your doors and helping us put on a championship our seniors could be proud of.

A huge THANK YOU also goes to the Crowley’s Ridge College baseball and softball teams for volunteering their time and helping officiate the tournament. Your involvement made a tremendous difference, and we truly appreciate you giving back to our senior community.

Most importantly, congratulations to all of the teams and players who competed. You showed that age is just a number, and a little friendly competition can bring people together in a big way!

Congratulations, Wiener Cardinals — you are STATE CHAMPIONS!

🎭✨ Celebrating the Heart of Our Senior Centers! ✨🎭What a wonderful afternoon at the West Memphis Senior Center for our a...
09/01/2026

🎭✨ Celebrating the Heart of Our Senior Centers! ✨🎭

What a wonderful afternoon at the West Memphis Senior Center for our annual Senior Center Volunteer Banquet! This year’s theme was Masquerade, and our volunteers certainly made the day special. 🎭

We had the privilege of honoring some truly incredible individuals who have given over 5,000 volunteer hours to our senior centers! 👏❤️

Those hours represent countless meals served, activities organized, friendships formed, smiles shared, and helping hands that make it possible for us to provide even more services to our senior communities.

Our senior centers simply could not do what they do without the dedication of our volunteers. They are the heart of what makes these centers such special places for older adults across East Arkansas.

To every volunteer who gives their time, energy, talents, and heart — THANK YOU! Your service makes a difference every single day. ❤️

🎭 Behind every mask is a volunteer who makes a difference!

Address

2005 E Highland Drive Ste 305
Jonesboro, AR
72401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18004673278

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