Events

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 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 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 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 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 […]

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 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? 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 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? 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 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 […]