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VA Family Members Questions & Concerns

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

VA Family Members Questions & Concerns Guest Presenter: Susan Guillory, Program Coordinator for VA General Caregiver Support Tuesday, February 15, 2022 @ 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM Are you caring for a veteran who is living with dementia? Susan Guillory, General Caregiver Support Program Coordinator for the VA, will be joining ARA for two separate […]

Legal Issues for Family Caregivers P1

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Legal Issues for Family Caregivers (part 1) With Guest Speaker: Eva Khadjinova, Alaska Legal Services Saturday, February 19 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Guest speaker Eva Khadjinova, from Alaska Legal Services, will identify issues faced by caregivers who are concerned about their loved one’s care, when caring for them at home is no […]

Understanding Supported Decision Making Agreements for Seniors

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Understanding Supported Decision Making Agreements for Seniors Monday, February 21 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Guest Presenter: Lisa Wawrzonek, Administrator for the Alaska State Association for Guardianship and Advocacy In December 2018, Alaska enacted new legislation for individuals who need decision-making assistance. Supported Decision Making Agreements are legal agreements that allow the person […]

Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Dementia

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Dementia Wednesday, March 9, 2022 @ 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related dementia is scary, especially if you don’t know where to get help. Learn what resources are available and get accurate information on the disease so you know what to expect and what […]

Legal Issues for Family Caregivers P2

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Legal Issues for Family Caregivers (part 2) With Guest Speaker: Eva Khadjinova, Alaska Legal Services Saturday, March 19 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Guest speaker Eva Khadjinova, from Alaska Legal Services, will help us examine the legal implications that arise when our loved one no longer has the capacity to sign legal documents, […]

What are the Medicaid Waiver and Senior In-Home Programs?

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

What are the Medicaid Waiver and Senior In-Home Programs? Monday, March 21, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Whether we are caring for a loved one or planning for ourselves, being informed and prepared is always a positive step. Join Liz Smith, Care Coordination Resource of Alaska's Anchorage Supervisor, and learn about the Medicaid […]

Activity Box Ideas for People Living with Dementia

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Activity Box Ideas for People Living with Dementia Tuesday, March 22, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM People with dementia need activities where they can feel productive and engaged. Being engaged in a successful activity reduces agitation, anxiety and boredom. Activity boxes have many benefits such as preserving fine motor skills, providing feelings of […]

Downsizing and Decluttering

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Downsizing and Decluttering Friday, March 25 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM What is “downsizing?” What makes it difficult to declutter and downsize? What successes or challenges have you encountered in the downsizing process? Come and join this interactive, conversational class about downsizing and decluttering family treasures, memorabilia, paperwork, and more. Free to attend! […]

Home & Community Safety

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Home & Community Safety Tuesday, March 29, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Creating  Dementia-Friendly living spaces at home and in the community! The purpose of this presentation is to learn simple home modifications and practical tips that can reduce accidents for older adults and  people living with dementia. The kitchen, bathroom, stairs, medications,  […]

Honoring Connection: How to Improve Communication

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Honoring Connection: How to Improve Communication Friday, April 8, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM We connect in many different ways. When language is lost due to a cognitive change, how do we maintain our connection? How do we find out what a person needs? Join us as we explore the many types of […]

Being a Friend: Staying Involved

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Being a Friend: Staying Involved Wednesday, April 13, 2022 @ 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM Friendships and connection are essential to the quality of our lives. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or a related dementia doesn’t change that. Yet these diagnoses can alter the patterns of relationships. At times it’s hard to know what to do […]

Navigating the VA System

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Navigating the VA System Saturday, April 16, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Guest Speaker Susan Guillory, VA General Caregiver Support Program Coordinator, will share information about available VA caregiver support programs. She will offer insights and tips for possible ways to navigate this complex government agency. As time allows, we will also have […]

Amblin’ for Alzheimer’s

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Amblin' for Alzheimer's Saturday, May 7, 2022 @ 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Please join us on May 7th, at the Anchorage Golf Course, as we walk to raise funds that support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias in Alaska.  How to Register Register by joining a team or create your own team. […]

Blood Pressure: Know Your Numbers

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Blood Pressure: Know Your Numbers Monday, May 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Guest Presenter: Linda Vlastuin, RN, with the Alaska Kidney Foundation Lifestyle strategies play an important role in treating and managing blood pressure. Research shows blood pressure has risen during the pandemic. Maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, exercising regularly and […]

How to Gain the Rewards of Being a Caregiver

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

How to Gain the Rewards of Being a Caregiver Saturday, May 21, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Caregiving is often stressful. It can also be demanding and time consuming. Yet, despite these challenges, many identify the feelings of self-fulfillment they get from caregiving as very rewarding.  Join us to explore what gets in […]

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