Events
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Person-Centered Dementia Care for Professionals: COHO Certification
Person-Centered Dementia Care for Professionals: COHO Certification This class is designed for agencies and providers aiming to offer COHO-funded services to those living with dementia. This essential training, led by Alzheimer’s Resources of Alaska, equips participants with an 8-hour comprehensive course on Dementia Care Essentials. Upon completion, attendees will be certified to provide COHO person-centered […]
Challenging Behaviors
Challenging Behaviors
Challenging Behaviors Monday, March 18 @ 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 […]
Effective Responses When a Person with Dementia is Agitated, Angry or Aggressive
Effective Responses When a Person with Dementia is Agitated, Angry or Aggressive
Effective Responses When a Person with Dementia is Agitated, Angry or Aggressive —OR— Caring for a person living with dementia? How can you help to de-escalate a tense situation when faced with agitation, anger, or aggression? We will discuss how you can prepare in advance, actions that may help in the moment, and what to […]
Art Links – Connect Virtually, Statewide
Art Links – Connect Virtually, Statewide
Art Links (virtual) Free to attend! Share with friends and family. Thursday, @ 1 PM — 2:30 PM—&— Thursday, @ 1 PM — 2:30 PM You Might Also Be Interested In .
Art Links – Fairbanks (in-person)
Art Links – Fairbanks (in-person)
Free to attend! No registration required. Share with friends and family. Thursday, @ 1 PM — 2:30 PM—&— Thursday, @ 1 PM — 2:30 PM You Might Also Be Interested In .
Effective Responses When a Person with Dementia is Agitated, Angry or Aggressive
Effective Responses When a Person with Dementia is Agitated, Angry or Aggressive
Effective Responses When a Person with Dementia is Agitated, Angry or Aggressive —OR— Caring for a person living with dementia? How can you help to de-escalate a tense situation when faced with agitation, anger, or aggression? We will discuss how you can prepare in advance, actions that may help in the moment, and what to […]
Virtual Dementia Tours
Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Dementia
Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Dementia
Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Dementia —OR— A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related dementia is scary, especially if you don’t know where to get help. Learn what resources are available and get accurate information on the disease so you know what to expect and what to do next. Free to attend! Registration required. You […]
Art Links – Wasilla (in-person)
Art Links – Wasilla (in-person)
Free to attend! No registration required. Share with friends and family. Friday, @ 1 PM — 2:30 PM—&— Friday, @ 1 PM — 2:30 PM You Might Also Be Interested […]
Care Partner Support Group –Alaska Statewide
Care Partner Support Group –Alaska Statewide
Care Partner Support Group –Alaska Statewide Tuesday, @ 1 PM — 2:30 PM& Tuesday, @ 1 PM — 2:30 PM —AND/OR— Saturday, @ 1 PM – 2:30 PM& Saturday, @ 1 PM – 2:30 PM Having an intimate partner who has some form of dementia can create challenges that are different from those who are […]
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