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The Importance of Cognitive Health for Seniors Cognitive health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being for seniors. As we age, maintaining cognitive function becomes essential for preserving independence, enhancing quality of life,...

We are excited to announce the 19th Annual Amblin’ for Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska fun walk, set for May 4, 2024, at the Anchorage Golf Course. This year, we invite you to join...

Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska’s Memory Café is a place where you can listen to music, enjoy a cup of coffee, laugh, and relax. This environment is...

Recently featured in Senior Voice Alaska, Gay's journey as an Education Specialist at Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska (ARA) is a testament to her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of...

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey that demands strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication. It's a path filled with challenges, but also one that offers invaluable lessons and moments of...

From challenges to joy, Charleen shares her inspiring Alzheimer's caregiving experience Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease is a journey filled with challenges, heartaches, and precious moments. Education specialist, Janice Downing,...

Opens on November 13 @ 5:30 pm Run Time: 120 min. Rating: Not rated Watch trailer A vibrant tender cine-poem, a filmmaker collaborates with her Nisei mother as they confront the painful curious reality of wisdom...

Are you looking for support and assistance for yourself or someone living with Alzheimer's or a related dementia? The Mini Grant Program, funded by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and distributed by...

Leqembi cannot restore cognitive function, reverse the progression of the disease, or halt its worsening. However, findings from the trial indicate that the drug, given through intravenous infusion every two weeks, might slow...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced accelerated approval for Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Following Aduhelm, it's the second-ever monoclonal antibody therapy to receive FDA approval...

Claire Whetmore provides Fidget Sleeves to Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska Fairbanks for sharing with Interior residents.  Fidget Sleeves are a sensory tool used to relax and calm the senses for individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s...

This is a recording of our Living with Dementia Forum from November 2022. https://youtu.be/7cMIZlOSnGo Hear from Alaskans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), as well as those who are currently caring...

Tips for a successful holiday season when your loved one has dementia December is full of holidays and celebrations. It is a time of traditions. A time for family and friends. A time...

Lingering memories of horses And cowboys that ride upon knees, Tall tales not found in any book of stories. Lawrence Welk's champagne bubbles on Sunday eves, Buck Owens on Hee-Haw sings country melodies....

Republished from Reitman Centre Team — originally published Dec 20, 2019 Hope found in dementia education and awareness This is the second part of our discussion about the impact of stigma around dementia....

Alaska has the fastest growing senior population in the nation, which means an increasing number of Alaskans are living with dementia. Our state needs to be prepared to address the needs of aging...

Republished from Reitman Centre Team — originally published Dec 17, 2019 As a Psychologist working with caregivers of people diagnosed with dementia, I often hear from my clients that they feel isolated and...

We commonly assume that memory loss is the first sign one is developing dementia. But researchers are now suggesting that a different aspect of thinking called executive function may give the earliest indications...

Reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s disease seems to boil down to one basic theme. Newspapers, magazines, the internet, and TV seem to be full of stories about ways to stay healthy, eat right,...

"When you love someone with dementia, the goal is not perfection... it’s okay to be good enough." Husband Jerry and caregiver Sharon Story — Photo provided by Sharon Story Years ago, when I...