Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc.

08/18/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING! 📢

We’re looking for an Information & Assistance Specialist to join our team in Fort Smith, AR!

If you enjoy helping others, connecting people with valuable community resources, and making a difference in the lives of older adults, this could be a great opportunity for you. ❤️

Full-time | $16/hour

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit? Share this post and apply here:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4360149

08/17/2026

Myth vs. Fact: Home Hospice Care 🏡💙

❌ MYTH: Choosing hospice means you stop receiving care.

✅ FACT: Hospice offers specialized care for each patient, focusing on comfort and quality of life.

Our patients are tended to by an entire team of professionals who all share the goal of providing the best care to the patient and their families during their time with us.

Our staff would be honored to care for you or your loved one during their hospice journey.

📞 Call Today: 479-783-4500
🌐 Visit our Website: https://agingwest.org

08/13/2026

🥞👑 HOPPY NEWS FROM OUR NURSING TEAM! 👑🥞

Today, our fabulous nursing staff gathered at IHOP for a little breakfast, a little learning, and a whole LOT of HOP! 🐰📚

We talked all things Hop, our training platform, and celebrated two outstanding nurses who went above and beyond by completing their training and scoring HIGH! 🎉👏

👑 Congratulations to our newly crowned Ms. Hop!
👑 And a huge round of applause for Ms. Hop Runner Up!

Apparently, when it comes to training, our nurses don't just hop to it… they HOP TO THE TOP! 😂🥞🏆

We are so proud of our amazing nursing team and all their hard work, dedication, and willingness to keep learning! 💙

🥞👩‍⚕️👑

08/13/2026

🎱 8-BALL POOL TOURNAMENT! 🎱

Break out your best game and join our friends at the SRCA for a fun day of 8-Ball Pool at the Fort Smith Senior Activity Center during their Fall Festival!

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Fort Smith Senior Activity Center
2700 Cavanaugh Road, Fort Smith, AR 72918
🚪 Pool Room Opens: 11:00 AM
🎱 Tournament Starts: 12:00 PM

Whether you're a seasoned pool player or just love the game, come out, rack 'em up, and enjoy some friendly competition! All proceeds go towards helping SRCA continue serving seniors throughout our community.

Mark your calendar and bring your A-game!

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

For more than 50 years, we've been helping older adults, caregivers, and families across Western Arkansas find the support they need.

Through compassionate care, helpful resources, and community connections, we're here to make every stage of aging a little easier.

Call us at 479-783-4500 or visit https://agingwest.org for more information on how we can support you today.

08/10/2026

Last week we stopped by with a sweet treat at Van Buren Health & Rehab to congratulate their incredible team on earning a Five-Star Rating! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Congratulations to the entire team on this well-deserved achievement and for your continued commitment to providing excellent care to your residents. Great job! 👏

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined in on such an important conversation with us yesterday!

08/06/2026

🚐 Need a Ride and live in a rural area of Western Arkansas? Western Transit System (WTS) Can Help!

Getting where you need to go shouldn't be a challenge when living in a rural area. Whether you're headed to a doctor's appointment, work, the grocery store, a nutrition center, or running personal errands, Western Transit System (WTS) is here to help!

WTS provides safe, reliable transportation for residents of Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Pope, Sebastian, Logan, Yell, Scott, Perry, Conway, and Polk counties. Best of all, the service is available to everyone who needs a ride—not just older adults.

✔️ Wheelchair-accessible vans available
✔️ Friendly, trained drivers
✔️ Shared rides throughout western Arkansas

📅 Be sure to schedule your ride at least 48 business hours in advance (you can schedule up to one month ahead).

📞 To schedule a ride or learn more, call 1-855-642-0060 or 479-783-4500.

Wherever life takes you, Western Transit System is going your way! 💙🚌

08/03/2026

AAAWA's team had a great time at the Veteran Resource Fair at Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith this weekend! 🇺🇸

We enjoyed connecting with veterans and their families, sharing information about the many programs and services AAAWA offers to support older adults and caregivers in our community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth—we're grateful for the opportunity to serve and connect!