May 7 Zoom session will educate participants on increasing communities’ compassion and support
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 16, 2026)—The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas has scheduled its next quarterly Learning Zoom for Thursday, May 7, at 10:00 a.m. This quarter’s event will be a Dementia Friends Training session, led by Kimberly Kinder, DPT, BCPA, interim executive director of Alzheimer’s Arkansas. As always, this MFA Learning Zoom is free and open to all.
Dementia Friends Training provides an opportunity to make our communities more compassionate and supportive. The program is designed to help people better understand dementia and how it affects individuals and families. During this session, participants learn five key messages about dementia, gain insight into what it can be like to live with the disease, and discover simple, practical ways to make a difference.
“Whether we experience it directly ourselves or not, dementia has an impact on families and communities everywhere,” said the Rev. Lynn Kilbourne, MFA’s vice president of development. “How we respond matters to those who have dementia and their loved ones, too. This session will offer insight and encouragement to help participants determine what they can do to help the people around us who are affected by dementia. We are grateful to be able to partner with Alzheimer’s Arkansas for this installment of our Learning Zoom series.”
Whether you’re serving in ministry, working in the community, or simply want to grow in awareness and compassion, this training offers valuable insight for all. Registration is now open on the MFA website; those who complete the form will be emailed a link to participate.
About the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas
With a mission to establish and manage charitable funds to strengthen and expand Methodist ministries across Arkansas, the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas manages over $250 million in endowment funds and other charitable assets that benefit local churches and other United Methodist ministries. Founded in 1963, the Foundation has grown into one of the largest United Methodist foundations in the country, managing more than 800 funds that support Methodist ministries. To learn more, visit methodistfoundationAR.org.
About Alzheimer’s Arkansas
Alzheimer’s Arkansas stands as a pillar of support for the unsung heroes—unpaid family caregivers—whose lives are intricately woven with the challenges of dementia and other chronic illnesses. Their unwavering commitment is to uplift, guide, and meet these caregivers along their journey, providing not just resources but also empathy and understanding. Every step of this path is eased with the comprehensive range of programs, services, and financial assistance they offer to caregivers from across the state of Arkansas. Learn more at alzark.org.
