In South Carolina, there are 95,000 people age 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease.
Nearly 13,500 families in the Charleston area care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
South Carolina has the 5th highest Alzheimer's death rate in America.
Since 1996, families have been turning to The ARK for support, resources, education, and respite.
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 programs are offered in Summerville to give family caregivers a much-needed break from the stress of around-the-clock caregiving.
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.
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.
Your donation is an investment in this model program. Volunteers help with fundraisers, office support and in the respite care program.
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.
Have you made your end of year gift? Support The ARK today to help our caregiving families.
December 30, 2020
Book of The Month | For ChildrenGammy A Story About Alzheimer’s Disease | by Seneca Monique Eight-year-old Carrie can’t wait to get to Gammy’s house and bake ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies, read books, and learn lots of big, new words. When her mother explains that Gammy is living in a different home now because she is becoming […]
January 21, 2021
We are thrilled to announce our 11th Annual Dancing With The ARK’s Stars celebrity dancers. We cannot thank this group enough for their support and participation this year
January 5, 2021
Area celebrities partner with professional dancers from Ballroom Dance Charleston for a spectacular evening of dancing.
7:00pm to 11:00pm
15-05-2021
The annual Race for The ARK is a 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run through downtown Summerville. Join our mailing list for updates on the 22nd annual Race, coming August 21, 2021!
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
21-08-2021