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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 has moved!

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

  • The ARK hosts the International Association of Chiefs of Police ‘Train the Trainer Program’

The ARK, in coordination with the Goose Creek Police Department hosted the International Association of Chiefs of Police ‘Train the Trainer Program’ for Responding to Alzheimer’s Disease: Techniques for Law Enforcement and First Responders. Goose Creek officers were joined by officers representing York Police Department This no-cost train-the-trainer program is dedicated to providing public safety […]

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  • Through the eyes of a caregiver, ‘making life the best as it can be’

When Ernie Blaylock and his wife Silvia moved back to Dorchester to care for his mom, it was the fulfillment of a vow. “We promised Dad we would take care of them and the property when the time came.” That time arrived two years ago when Silvia and Ernie relocated from Oklahoma to Dorchester to […]

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  • Meet our 2019 Celebrity Dancers

We are excited to announce our 2019 Dancing With The ARK’s Stars Celebrity Dancers. Mark your calendars for March 9, 2019. This is an event you do not want to miss! For tickets:http://bit.ly/2019DWTAS Lateefah Cusack  Project Manager, Latitude 36 | http://bit.ly/Vote4LateefahCindy Chitty Treasurer Dorchester County | http://bit.ly/Vote4CindyCorey GreeneFinancial Representative, Modern Woodmen of America | http://bit.ly/Vote4CoreySteven Jackson General Manager Charleston, NW […]

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