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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 […]

Volunteer Training: Learning Activities and Engagement for People Living with Dementia

Hospice of Homer — Homer, AK

Volunteer Training: Learning Activities and Engagement for People Living with Dementia Friday, October 13, 2023 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Held at the Hospice of Homer offices, 265 E. Pioneer Ave. #3. Dessert and coffee will be served. No RSVP required. For more information, please call or email Hospice of Homer at 907-235-6899 or […]

Memory Screening/Consultation

Hospice of Homer — Homer, AK

Memory Screening/ Consultation 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 where someone is and may indicate whether they should […]

Community Talk: When is it time for more care?

Hospice of Homer — Homer, AK

Community Talk: When is it time for more care? Friday, October 13, 2023 @ 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM Held at the Hospice of Homer offices, 265 E. Pioneer Ave. #3. Dessert and coffee will be served. No RSVP required. For more information, please call or email Hospice of Homer at 907-235-6899 or email care@hospiceofhomer.org […]

Virtual Dementia Tours

Kenai Peninsula College — Homer, AK

Virtual Dementia Tours Saturday, October 14 @ 10 AM – 12 PM . The Virtual Dementia Tour will give you an up-close, hands-on experience and provides insight into what day-to-day life is like for a person living with Alzheimer's disease and a related dementia (ADRD). This experience will change the way you think, relate, and […]

Dementia Awareness Talk: Diagnosis. Now What?

Kenai Peninsula College — Homer, AK

Dementia Awareness Talk: Diagnosis. Now What? Saturday, October 14, 2023 @ 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM Held at the Kenai Peninsula College, Kachemak Bay Campus, Pioneer Hall, 533 E. Pioneer Ave. No reservations needed. For more information, please call or email Hospice of Homer at 907-235-6899 or email care@hospiceofhomer.org Free to attend! Registration required. Share […]

Virtual Dementia Tours

Kenai Peninsula College — Homer, AK

Virtual Dementia Tours Saturday, October 14 @ 3PM – 4:30 PM . The Virtual Dementia Tour will give you an up-close, hands-on experience and provides insight into what day-to-day life is like for a person living with Alzheimer's disease and a related dementia (ADRD). This experience will change the way you think, relate, and care […]

Bathing Without The Battle

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Bathing Without The Battle Monday, October 23, 2023 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Bath time is often one of the more challenging tasks in providing care. Learn compassionate and […]

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 Can’t attend either session but have questions or concerns you would like to have addressed? Please send them to Gay Wellman at gwellman@alzalaska.org. We will try to connect you with answers. Think this event […]

Holidays and Traveling: Tips For Someone Living With Dementia

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Holidays and Traveling: Tips For Someone Living With Dementia Friday, November 3, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but the excitement […]

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