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The annual Dancing with The ARK's Stars is a star-studded fundraiser.

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Stay the Course

The Race for The ARK 5K run/walk grows bigger each summer.

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Supporting Families

Thanks to respite programs and support groups, caregivers are not alone.

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Adult Respite Care

Loved ones get social time and individual engagement while family caregivers get a break.

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The ARK finds forever home

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The Numbers

In South Carolina, there are 81,000 people age 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease.

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The Caregivers

Nearly 8,000 families in the Charleston area care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

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The Reality

South Carolina has the 8th highest Alzheimer's death rate in America.

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The Help

Since 1996, families have been turning to The ARK for support, resources, education, and respite.

Caregivers

The ARK offers a Powerful Tools for Caregivers class, an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for loved ones.

Respite Care

Respite programs are offered in Summerville to give family caregivers a much-needed break from the stress of around-the-clock caregiving.

Support Groups

Support groups meet monthly in a therapeutic environment facilitated by a trained leader. Caregivers learn coping skills through education, sharing with each other and guest speakers.

Education

The ARK provides workplace Lunch & Learn talks on coping strategies and resources. The ARK is able to work with organizations to bring targeted information sessions to employees who are caregivers.

How to Help

Your donation is an investment in this model program. Volunteers help with fundraisers, office support and in the respite care program.

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Attend an Event

The ARK hosts a number of educational events and fundraisers during the year, including Dancing with The ARK’s Stars in March, and Race for The ARK 5K Run/Walk in August.

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IN THE NEWS View all

  • 8 Reasons Why Dancing Is Good For You

Dancing is a fun way to exercise.  Anyone can dance; that’s the best part. Ideal dance workouts raise the heart rate and engage with steps in the dance. Dancing can help with weight management alongside increasing spatial awareness. Dancing is good for the body and the mind.  Improves Cardiovascular Strength   The heart supports the […]

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  • The ARK: A Lifeline for the Moock Family and Community

The ARK has been more than a Godsend,” says Ed Moock as he sat at a table in the dining room there. He had just brought his wife, Vickie, to spend the day at The ARK which means it’s his morning to regroup. At first, he thought she was having mini-strokes, but then the diagnosis came. She […]

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  • 20th Annual Race For The ARK

Race For The ARK is turning 20 this year and registration is now OPEN! Come on out and join the fun on Saturday, August 24  This will be a race you do not want to miss. Sign up today at http://bit.ly/ARKRUN19 For Questions, Sponsorship Information, Corporate Challenge Teams, and Youth Team Challenge Information —  Contact Megan Severn  at […]

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