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Navigating Caregiver Finances

Anchorage, AK — in-person meeting

Navigating Caregiver Finances With guest speaker Marietta Hall CFP, from Alaska Wealth Advisors Tuesday, September 12, @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM In this informative session, we will delve into the crucial financial decisions that caregivers encounter when faced with symptom onset. Learn how to develop a comprehensive plan to cover the costs of your […]

Challenging Behaviors

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Challenging Behaviors Friday, August 25 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Caring for someone with dementia can be hard when they begin to lose their sense of memory and language. Communication starts to take different forms and might include expression through challenging behaviors such as yelling, acting out, or withdrawing. There is a reason! Learn […]

Memory Screening/Consultation

Anchorage, AK — in-person meeting

Memory Screening/Consultation Wednesday, September 6, 2023 @ 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Memory screenings are a recommended part of seniors’ health and wellness routines. These screenings are quick, simple tests that evaluate your memory and other cognitive functions. Memory screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any particular condition but can give a snapshot of […]

Alive Inside — Special Movie Presentation

Kodiak Library

Alive Inside Special Movie Presentation Wednesday, September 13, 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. This 2014 American Documentary left audiences humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it […]

Memory Screening/Consultation

Kodiak Senior Center

Memory Screening/Consultation Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Memory screenings are a recommended part of seniors’ health and wellness routines. These screenings are quick, simple tests that evaluate your memory and other cognitive functions. Memory screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any particular condition but can give a snapshot of […]

Changes, Stages, and Services

Kodiak Senior Center

Changes, Stages, and Services Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM Learn how to support family or friends living with cognitive changes. Please join us as we discuss “Changes, Stages, and Services” for people living with dementia and their family and friends. By Appointment Only, Call to schedule your no-cost Memory Screening […]

Memory Screening/Consultation

Kodiak Senior Center

Memory Screening/Consultation Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Memory screenings are a recommended part of seniors’ health and wellness routines. These screenings are quick, simple tests that evaluate your memory and other cognitive functions. Memory screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any particular condition but can give a snapshot of […]

The Related Dementias in ADRD

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

The Related Dementias in ADRD Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM It is widely understood that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one type of progressive dementia. But what are the “related dementias” (RD)? What makes them different? And, in what ways are they alike? Join us for a detailed discussion of the […]

Memory Screening/Consultation

Kodiak Senior Center

Kodiak Caregiver Support Group Meet and Greet Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM If you would like to be involved in an in-person Caregiver Support Group in Kodiak, please come and help us plan! This Meet and Greet is for Family Caregivers AND for your loved one who may be living […]

Connecting in the Moment

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Connecting in the Moment Professional Webinar Tuesday, September 19, 2023 @ 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Come learn strategies for connecting with people living with the middle to advanced stages of dementia. Join us to explore techniques for building positive engagement through effective communication and the use of rhythm, music, and song. Free to attend! […]

Helpful Tips and Strategies for Managing Memory Loss

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Helpful Tips and Strategies for Managing Memory Loss Tuesday, September 19, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Memory loss can interfere with a person’s ability to manage their everyday tasks. Multitasking, personal care, following directions, and keeping track of times, dates and other information can be challenging. This presentation will offer creative ways to […]

20 Questions, 100 Answers, 6 Perspectives — A Community Film Presentation

Fairbanks, AK — in-person meeting

20 Questions, 100 Answers, 6 Perspectives — A Community Film Presentation A Special Community Film Presentation & Discussion Wednesday, September 20, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Join ARA Fairbanks for a community film presentation & discussion of the 2012 documentary “20 Questions, 100 Answers, 6 Perspectives About Dementia” presented by journalist Julie Anderson. This […]

Alive Inside — Special Movie Presentation

Anchorage, AK — in-person meeting

Alive Inside Special Movie Presentation Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. This 2014 American Documentary left audiences humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it […]

Connecting in the Moment

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Connecting in the Moment Professional Webinar Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Come learn strategies for connecting with people living with the middle to advanced stages of dementia. Join us as we explore techniques to build positive engagement through effective communication and the power of rhythm, music, and song. Free to […]

The GEMS®: Using Skills That Make a Difference

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

The GEMS®: Using Skills That Make a Difference Tuesday, October 3, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska There will be an in-person version of this class on October 4—attend the one that best fits your schedule. The GEMS®, developed by acclaimed dementia educator Teepa […]

The GEMS®: Using Skills That Make a Difference

Wasilla, AK — in-person meeting

The GEMS®: Using Skills That Make a Difference Wednesday, October 4, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM The GEMS®, developed by acclaimed dementia educator Teepa Snow, is a dementia model that focuses on an individual’s uniqueness and capabilities rather than memory loss. The GEMS® model recognizes the dynamic nature of the human brain and […]

Hospice of Homer Dementia Events

Homer, Alaska

Hospice of Homer Fall Weekend of Dementia Education Events These are in-person events in Homer, AK, Thursday, October 12 — Sunday, October 14. Caregiver Support Group Movie Screening of “You’re Looking at me Like I Live Here, But I Don’t” Hospice of Homer Volunteer Training Consultations and Memory Screenings Community Talk: “When is it time […]

Movie Screening: You’re Looking at me Like I Live Here, and I Don’t

Homer Theatre – Homer, AK

Movie Screening: You’re Looking at me Like I Live Here, and I Don’t Special Movie Presentation Lee Gorewitz is a feisty, opinionated woman given to philosophical ruminations on the nature of things, even as she struggles to navigate the increasingly confused and confusing landscape of Alzheimer's disease. A PBS Indies / Independent Lens selection. . […]

VA Services for Alaskan Veterans Living with Dementia

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

VA Services for Alaskan Veterans Living with Dementia With guest speaker Susan Guillory, General Caregiver Support Program Coordinator for the VA Come share your questions and concerns with Guest Speaker Susan Guillory, General Caregiver Support Program Coordinator for the VA. This is an opportunity for anyone in Alaska who is caring for a veteran who […]

Family Meeting

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Family Meeting Friday, October 13, 2023 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM This is an online meeting— available Statewide in Alaska How can we involve different family members, near and […]

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