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20 Questions, 100 Answers, 6 Perspectives — A Community Film Presentation (part 2)

Wasilla, AK — in-person meeting

20 Questions, 100 Answers, 6 Perspectives — A Community Film Presentation (part 2) A Special Community Film Presentation & Discussion Tuesday, July 11, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Join ARA Mat-Su for part two of a community film presentation & discussion of the 2012 documentary “20 Questions, 100 Answers, 6 Perspectives About Dementia” presented […]

After Death Planning

Anchorage, AK — in-person meeting

After Death Planning Tuesday, July 11, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This is an in-person meeting in our Anchorage office. Guest speakers Jaymie Bates and Nelson Bruce from Legacy Funeral Homes will explore how to prepare for someone’s passing and what to do when they pass. Join us for this interactive, important presentation, […]

Making Visits Positive

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Making Visits Positive ⠀ Friday, July 14, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Hospitalization or a move to assisted living challenges family and friends to find new ways of connecting and interacting with a person living with dementia. Uncertainty about what to expect or what to say and do, can needlessly limit valuable time […]

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, July 15, 2023 @ 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM Guest speaker Eva Khadjinova, from Alaska Legal Services, will identify issues faced by caregivers concerned about their loved one’s care when caring for them at home is no longer possible. […]

Beyond the Clipboard: The Person at the Heart of Care

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Beyond the Clipboard: The Person at the Heart of Care Professional Webinar Tuesday, July 18, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM . You Might Also Be Interested In

Beyond the Clipboard: The Person at the Heart of Care

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Beyond the Clipboard: The Person at the Heart of Care Professional Webinar Thursday, July 20, 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM . You Might Also Be Interested In

The Power of Art and Music in Dementia Care

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

The Power of Art and Music in Dementia Care ⠀Tuesday, July 25, 2023 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Decades of research have shown that creative arts can be extremely beneficial for people living with dementia. Whether individuals are newly diagnosed and experiencing minimal symptoms or have progressed in their dementia, engaging in music and […]

Lewy Body Dementia

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Lewy Body Dementia Tuesday, August 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is often confused with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. However, it has many symptoms that set it apart from other dementias. Join us to learn more about LBD and how to address some of its most difficult symptoms and challenges. […]

Legal Issues for the Aging Population

Anchorage, AK — in-person meeting

Legal Issues for the Aging Population With Guest Speaker and Attorney Kenneth Kirk Tuesday, August 15, 2023 @ 3:00 PM — 4:30 PM Guest speaker and Attorney Kenneth Kirk will will explore legal issues for an aging population. We will explore answers to questions such as: Join us for this very important discussion as we […]

Virtual Dementia Tours

Seward Senior Center

Virtual Dementia Tours Friday, August 18, 2023 @ 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM . The Virtual Dementia Tour will give you an up-close, hands-on experience and provide insight into the day-to-day life of a person with Alzheimer's disease and a related dementia (ADRD). This experience will change the way you think, relate, and care for […]

Dementia & Spirituality

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Dementia & Spirituality A conversation with Bianca Rauch, Long-Term Chaplin at Alaska Home Health & Hospice. Saturday, August 19, 2023 @ 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM Spirituality means different things to different people. How do you define spirituality? What role can story telling have in discovering or developing our spirituality? Join us for this important […]

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 […]

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