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Making Visits Positive – webinar

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Making Visits Positive Friday, July 8, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska There is also an in-person class in our Juneau office on July 7. Hospitalization or a move to an assisted living challenges family and friends to find new ways of connecting and […]

Nutrition and Brain Health: What we need to know

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Nutrition and Brain Health: What we need to know Wednesday, July 13, 2022 @ 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM This is an online meeting— available Statewide in Alaska Join us for a special presentation about nutrition and aging from Nutritionist Leslie Shallcross, UAF Cooperative Extension Service. We will examine the MIND diet recommendations as well […]

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, July 19, 2022 @ 12:00 PM — 1:00 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 […]

Alive Inside — Special Movie Presentation

Fairbanks, AK — in-person meeting

Alive Inside Special Movie Presentation Wednesday, July 20, 2022 @ 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 […]

Frontotemporal Dementia – webinar

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Frontotemporal Dementia Tuesday, July 26, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska There is also an in-person class in our Wasilla office on July 28. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) refers to a group of neurogenerative disorders that affects the frontal or temporal lobes of the brain. […]

Mind Sharpener™ Introduction

Upper Susitna Senior Center in Talkeetna

Mind Sharpener™ Introduction Tuesday, July 26, 2022 @ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM . Hello Upper Susitna seniors! Are you ready to learn new ways to sharpen your mind? Have we got the class for you! Our Mind Sharpener course is an exciting, fun class for seniors that offers an opportunity to exercise your brain […]

Frontotemporal Dementia

Wasilla, AK — in-person meeting

Frontotemporal Dementia Thursday, July 28, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) refers to a group of neurogenerative disorders that affects the frontal or temporal lobes of the brain. This presentation will explore the different types of frontotemporal disorders, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and challenges for family members.Free to attend! No registration […]

Being the Decision Maker

Juneau, AK — in-person meeting

Being the Decision Maker Thursday, August 4, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Making decisions for a person living with dementia often presents difficult challenges. It can be emotional and overwhelming for family caregivers. Join us and learn about the legal tools necessary to take control as well as a process that may be […]

Being the Decision Maker — webinar

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Being the Decision Maker Friday, August 5, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska There is also an in-person class in our Juneau office on August 4. Making decisions for a person living with dementia often presents difficult challenges. It can be emotional and overwhelming […]

Joyful Moments & Meaningful Activities

Wasilla Area Senior Inc. – In Person

Joyful Moments & Meaningful Activities Tuesday, September 20, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM . You Might Also Be Interested In

Downsizing and Decluttering – webinar

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Downsizing and Decluttering Friday, August 19, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM . You Might Also Be Interested In

Common Challenges Faced by Dementia Care Partners – webinar

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Common Challenges Faced by Dementia Care Partners Monday, August 22, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska There is also an in-person class in our Wasilla office on 8/23. As care partners it can be difficult to cope with and understand the behavior changes and […]

Music in Dementia Care

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Music in Dementia Care Professional Webinar Tuesday, August 23, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM . You Might Also Be Interested In

Common Challenges Faced by Dementia Care Partners

Wasilla, AK — in-person meeting

Common Challenges Faced by Dementia Care Partners Tuesday, August 23, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM As care partners it can be difficult to cope with and understand the behavior changes and challenges associated with dementia, such as: refusing care, repetition, shadowing, sundowning, delusions, agitation and other trying situations. Join us to learn practical […]

End of Life Decisions

Juneau, AK — in-person meeting

End of Life Decisions Thursday, September 8, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM End of Life care planning can help assure that your values and goals are respected throughout life. Join us to learn more about palliative and hospice care, how they differ, and what is available in our area. We also will cover […]

Engaging People Living with Dementia – webinar

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Engaging People Living with Dementia Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska There is also an in-person class in our Anchorage office on September 16. Successful engagement rests on a foundation of learning what makes each person unique. Join us to explore […]

Overview of Alzheimer’s

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Overview of Alzheimer’s Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM This is an online meeting— available Statewide in Alaska What is Alzheimer’s? What is dementia? Join us for an informative session about Alzheimer’s disease and the other disorders that cause dementia symptoms. We’ll cover the general definitions, diagnostic processes, and provide valuable […]

Engaging People Living with Dementia

Anchorage, AK — in-person meeting

Engaging People Living with Dementia Friday, September 16, 2022 @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM . Successful engagement rests on a foundation of learning what makes each person unique. Join us to explore ways to create meaningful engagement for people living with dementia.Free to attend! No registration required. . You Might Also Be Interested In

Honoring Connection: How to Improve Communication – webinar

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Honoring Connection: How to Improve Communication Monday, September 19, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska There is also an in-person class in our Wasilla office on September 22. People connect in many different ways, but communication is one of the most important ways to […]

Activities are Everywhere

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Activities are Everywhere Professional Webinar Tuesday, September 20, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Doing activities with the people you care for can build relationships and a deeper connection. In turn, this can prevent challenging behaviors and also lead to increased caregiver satisfaction. We will discuss the benefits of activities as well as how […]

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