Classes

Classes, Trainings & Seminars

Anchorage

Driving and Dementia

Presented by Lisa Wawrzonek, Education Director, Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska
and Ben Bell, Occupational Therapist, Providence Driver Evaluation Program

Do you worry about a loved one driving? Are you wondering when it is time to
stop driving? This presentation will discuss the effects aging has on our driving
abilities, how dementia affects driving and how families can start these discussions.

Monday, September 20^th

Two-Sessions Available
10:00am - 12noon
or
5:30-7:00pm

Free and open to the public

Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska
1750 Abbott Rd

Contact Lisa Wawrzonek with questions or for more information
561-3313 or LWawrzonek@alzalaska.org

Savvy Caregiver begins in September!!!
The Savvy Caregiver is a six-week class for caregivers who care for a loved one with dementia

Tuesdays
September 21^st- October 26^th

Two sessions available
10:00am - Noon
or
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Classes are FREE
Registration is required

Contact Lisa Wawrzonek with questions or for more information
561-3313 or LWawrzonek@alzalaska.org

Art Links
Art Links is a weekly creative session for self-expression for the memory impaired person.

Every Friday
11am - 12noon

Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska
1750 Abbott Rd

Contact Marilyn McKay with questions or for more information
561-3313 or mmcKay@alzalaska.org

Mat-Su Valley

Driving & Dementia
Presented by Sam Meneses, Education Specialist

Do you worry about a loved one driving? Are you wondering when it is time to
stop driving? This presentation will discuss the effects aging has on our driving
abilities, how dementia affects driving and how families can start these discussions.

Thursday, August 26^th

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Free and open to the public

Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska
Trinity Barn Plaza
Mile 2.2 Palmer/Wasilla Hwy
Palmer, AK

Contact Sam Meneses with questions or for more information
746-3413 or smeneses@alzalaska.org

Savvy Caregiver
The Savvy Caregiver is a six-week class for caregivers who care for a loved one with dementia

Tuesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm
August 31^st - October 5^th

Classes are FREE
Registration is required

Contact Sam Meneses to register or for more information
746-3413 or smeneses@alzalaska.org

Art Links
Art Links is a weekly creative session for self-expression for the memory impaired person.

Every Friday
1pm - 2pm

Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska
Trinity Barn Plaza
Mile 2.2 Palmer/Wasilla Hwy
Palmer, AK

Contact Sam Meneses with questions or for more information
746-3413 or smeneses@alzalaska.org

Fairbanks

Savvy Caregiver begins in September!!!
The Savvy Caregiver is a six-week class for caregivers who care for a loved one with dementia

Starting the week of September 13^th

Classes are FREE
Registration is required

Contact Joan with questions or for more information
452-2277 or jadams@alzalaska.org

Healthy Body, Healthy Brain
Presented by Joan Adams, Education Specialist

Monday, September 27^th

Two Sessions Available
3:00pm - 4:30pm
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Free and open to the public

Fairbanks Senior Center
1424 Moore St
Fairbanks, AK

Contact Joan with questions or for more information
452-2277 or jadams@alzalaska.org

Juneau

Savvy Caregiver
The Savvy Caregiver is a six-week class for caregivers who care for a loved one with dementia

Wednesdays
September 22^nd- October 27^th

Downtown Senior Center
895 W 12th Street

Contact Amber with questions or for more information
586-6044 or ASmith@alzalaska.org

Classes are FREE
Registration is required

Art Links
Art Links is a weekly creative session for self-expression for the memory impaired person.

Every Thursday
1pm - 2pm

Bridge Adult Day Program

Contact Amber Smith with questions or for more information
586-6044 or ASmith@alzalaska.org

HOMER

Savvy Caregiver
The Savvy Caregiver is a two-day class for caregivers who care for a loved one with dementia

September 16^thand 17^th

9am - 4pm

South Peninsula Hospital Training Center

Pre-register with Lisa Wawrzonek
561-3313 or LWawrzonek@alzalaska.org

Classes are FREE
Registration is required

KODIAK

Savvy Caregiver
The Savvy Caregiver is a two-day class for caregivers who care for a loved one with dementia

September 23^rdand 24^th

9am - 4:30pm

Senior Citizens of Kodiak
302 Erskine Avenue

Pre-register with Rio Berggren at 486-6181

Classes are FREE
Registration is required

CORDOVA

Savvy Caregiver
The Savvy Caregiver is a two-day class for caregivers who care for a loved one with dementia

September 17^th and 18^th

9am - 4pm

Prince William Sound Community College
702 2nd Street

Pre-register with Gay Wellman at 822-5620
or Jeanna VanBrocklin at 424-3622.

Classes are FREE
Registration is required

Driving & Dementia
Presented by Gay Wellman, Education Specialist

Do you worry about a loved one driving? Are you wondering when it is time to
stop driving? This presentation will discuss the effects aging has on our driving
abilities, how dementia affects driving and how families can start these discussions.

Friday, September 24^th

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Free and open to the public

Prince William Sound Community College
702 2nd Street

Contact Gay Wellman with questions or for more information at 822-5620 or GWellman@alzalaska.org

Alzheimer's Disease Resource Agency of Alaska
1750 Abbott Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 561-3313
www.alzalaska.org