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Local resources can help For more information about the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the ADA, call (479) 464-4121 or visit diabetes.org or stop by in person at 1732 Moberly Ln., Suite B in Bentonville. ➤ Lions Clubs International is a great resource local resource for diabetes screening and education. Their aim is to prevent diabetes and improve the quality of life for people in Arkansas. Their newest service is diabetic eye screening. The local Lions Club also provides help to those who cannot afford their diabetes medications or supplies. For more information, call (479) 756-8758 and leave a message with your name and contact number. Your call will be returned by a pharmacist on the LDASC Board who will attempt to get you the help you need. The local Lions Diabetes Awareness and Service Center is located at 614 East Emma, Suite 410 in Springdale. Phone: (479) 756-8758. ➤ The Arkansas Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ( JDRF) offers information and support for children and young adults suffering from type 1 diabetes and their families. The Arkansas Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is located at 4241 Gabel Drive, Suite 3B in Fayetteville. Call them at (479) 443-2692 or visit jdrf.org. SPoNSor coNTeNT A family-centered approach to memory care Magnolia Place is a completely unique community, dedicated to enriching the lives of those living with memory loss. We're located in Rogers, Arkansas, a close-knit town that evokes the best of small-town living with the modern amenities people depend on. Our rare blend of scenic beauty, historic sights, and outdoor activities make us the perfect place to call home and has consistently landed Rogers on "Best Places to Live in America" lists. We understand that caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related memory loss is a difficult and challenging experience. We also understand that the decision to place a loved one in the care of others is perhaps the most difficult decision you will ever make. Our Special Care Center is designed to help ease your mind. Our philosophy of care is focused on the knowledge that to provide the care and support our residents need, we must know and understand dementia and the ever changing impact it has on their ability to understand their world. We must also know each resident's unique life story in order to create moments that are meaningful to them personally. Our programs are designed to add meaning and value to their lives and to help them feel comfortable in their environment. As partners in care, we will work together to build a plan that supports their independence and provides them with a sense of belonging that is so important. Contact us today for more information. Magnolia Place Alzheimer's Special Care Center 2000 S. Hampton Place, Rogers, AR • (479) 202-0201 by KAreN rice | NorTHWeST ArKANSAS DemocrAT-GAzeTTe Diabetes is occurring in epidemic numbers, and the rates in Arkansas are nearly 50% higher than the national average. Diabetes diagnoses in our state have increased by 40% in the last decade. It's the sixth leading cause of death in the state and nearly 15% of Arkansas' adult population suffers from the disease. The cost is high: about $3.1 billion in medical expenses and lost productivity from diaetes and prediabetes. "Arkansas is in what is known as the Diabetes belt, which makes our work at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) extremely important," ADA Director of Development for Arkansas, Malorie Marrs, says. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the state has had higher rates than the national average for the past 20 years. And a most unfortunate fact is that up to a third of Arkansans with diabetes may not even know they have it, or aren't being treated for it. Get informed, get diagnosed, get treated Unfortunately, of the approximately 400,000 Arkansas with diabetes, about 75,000 of them remain undiagnosed. And nearly 800,000 more have prediabetes, and are at risk for developing the disease. Marrs says there are plenty of tools available, such as the American Diabetes Association website, diabetes.org, which contains a wealth of information about controlling and treating diabetes. Make an appointment with a doctor or a Certified Diabetes Educator, the local ADA can help. Disease rate is higher than national average Diabetes in the Natural State 12 | YOU AT YOUR BEST | nwAdg.cOm/YOUATYOURBEST nOvEmBER - ThE diABETES iSSUE | SATURdAY, OcTOBER 26, 2019 2000 S. Hampton place • RogeRS, aR • 479.636.0799 magnoliaplacealz.com A FAmily-Centered ApproACh to memory CAre Magnolia Place is a completely unique community, dedicated to enriching the lives of those living with memory loss. We are committed to being the leader in providing quality personal services for our residents, while honoring the experience of aging

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