Caregiving 101

  1. Events
  2. Caregiving 101

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

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 4, 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 October 5. The GEMS®, developed by acclaimed dementia educator Teepa Snow, is a dementia model that […]

The GEMS®: Using Skills That Make a Difference

Wasilla, AK — in-person meeting

The GEMS®: Using Skills That Make a Difference Wednesday, October 5, 2022 @ 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 on their memory loss. The GEMS® model recognizes the dynamic nature of the human […]

I’ll Be Me — Special Movie Presentation

Homer Theatre – Homer, AK

I’ll Be Me Special Movie Presentation With a discussion following the movie. Thursday, October 6, 2022 @ 6:00 PM In 2011, music legend Glen Campbell set out on an unprecedented tour across America. He thought it would last 5 weeks; instead it went for 151 spectacular sold out shows over a triumphant year and a […]

Homer Memory Screening/Consultation

Hospice of Homer — Homer, AK

Homer Memory Screening/Consultation Friday, October 7, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 4:30 PM This is an in-person event at Hospice of Homer, in Homer, AK. » 265 E. Pioneer Road Homer, AK 99603 Getting a memory screen done is important. The sooner a memory screening is done, the better one’s chances are of getting a […]

Virtual Dementia Tour

Hospice of Homer — Homer, AK

Virtual Dementia Tour Saturday, October 8, 2022 @ 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM This is an in-person event at Hospice of Homer, in Homer, AK.Free to attend. Two people can go through the tour at one time. Allow for 30 minutes. Reservations strongly encouraged. Walk-ins will be available on a limited basis. Join us to […]

Homer Memory Screening/Consultation

Hospice of Homer — Homer, AK

Homer Memory Screening/Consultation Sunday, October 9, 2022 @ 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM This is an in-person event at Hospice of Homer, in Homer, AK. » 265 E. Pioneer Road Homer, AK 99603 Getting a memory screen done is important. The sooner a memory screening is done, the better one’s chances are of getting a […]

Caregiver Self Care – Awareness Talk followed by Q&A

Hospice of Homer — Homer, AK

Caregiver Self Care – Awareness Talk followed by Q&A Sunday, October 9, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM This is an in-person event at Homer Senior Center, in Homer, AK. » 3935 Svedlund St, Homer, AK 99603 Dementia Educator Debbie Chulick, from Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska, will be speaking on Sunday, Oct 9 from […]

Early Detection of Dementia: What is Our Role?

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Early Detection of Dementia: What is Our Role? Professional Webinar Tuesday, October 11, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM . You Might Also Be Interested In

The Healthy Brain: What Is Good for the Brain

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

The Healthy Brain: What Is Good for the Brain Wednesday, October 12 2022 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska Brain health is a critical piece of our overall health. But what factors contribute to brain health? What puts it at risk? What can we do […]

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 Saturday, October 29 2022 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but the excitement […]

The Related Dementias in ADRD

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

The Related Dementias in ADRD Friday, November 4, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM It is widely understood that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one type of progressive dementia. But […]

Healthy Body, Healthy Brain

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Healthy Body, Healthy Brain Wednesday, November 9 2022 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska Research shows that healthy habits can […]

Behaviors that Challenge Us

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Behaviors that Challenge Us Saturday, November 19, 2022 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 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 […]

Wandering and Dementia

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Wandering and Dementia Monday, November 21, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This is an online webinar — available Statewide in Alaska Most of us can relate with wanting to take a walk, wanting to get out and about. People living with dementia are no different. Walking is not the problem in itself – […]

Family Meeting

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Family Meeting Friday, December 2, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM This is an online meeting— available Statewide in Alaska How can we involve different family members, near and far, in the responsibilities of caregiving? In this class you will learn how a family meeting might bring family members together to effectively identify the […]

Dementia and Sensory Changes

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Dementia and Sensory Changes Tuesday, December 6, 2022 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM   Our senses are powerful tools that help us navigate the world. These five senses – sight, sound, touch, smell and taste – help us receive and process important information. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias change these five senses over time, […]

Pain in People Living with Dementia

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Pain in People Living with Dementia Professional Webinar Tuesday, December 13, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM . You Might Also Be Interested In

Pain in People Living with Dementia

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Pain in People Living with Dementia Professional Webinar Thursday, December 15, 2022 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM . You Might Also Be Interested In

Dementia and the Holidays

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Saturday, December 17, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Join Dementia Educator Debbie Chulick for a discussion about Dementia and the Holidays as we talk about Activity Ideas to do with someone living with dementia. We will also discuss rituals and spiritual expressions for this time of year. A time for questions and answers […]

Home & Community Safety

Alaska Statewide – online via Zoom AK, United States

Home & Community Safety Monday, January 9, 2023 @ 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM . Creating Dementia-Friendly living spaces at home and in the community! Learn simple home modifications and practical tips that can reduce accidents for older adults and people living with dementia. The kitchen, bathroom, stairs, medications, and wandering are all common safety […]

Photo of two Alaskan Native women laughing in conversation

Get class updates
in your email inbox

as well as empowering information related to Alzheimer’s and related dementia’s, caregiving, and the people we support.

Newsletter Signup