Savvy Caregiver Program- An education program designed to provide people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease an opportunity to learn better coping skills.

Education for Professionals

Savvy Professional- An interactive workshop designed for those in dementia care leadership roles. The training equips administrators, supervisors, nurses, social workers and attorneys to provide leadership, advocacy and mentoring to others who work with individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (ADRD).  Savvy Professional is a one day, eight hour class that offers C.E. credits to those who attend the entire class and pass a competency test at the end of the course.

Dementia Care Essentials (DCE)- Specifically for direct care workers such as certified nursing assistants, workers in assisted living homes, personal care attendants, in-home workers and care coordinators. The course teaches the fundamentals of dementia, as well as practical skills such as communication techniques, activities planning and best practices in de-escalating difficult behaviors. DCE is a 10 hour class that takes place over the course of 5 weeks, two hours each week.  This format allows participants to study and practice the skills learned each week and bring insights to the following class for further discussion.

Dementia Care Workshop- Offers many of the same fundamentals as DCE but in a condensed four hour time frame. This format is typically used by larger facilities wanting to train a number of employees at once about the fundamentals of dementia and basic tools for working with individuals with ADRD.   Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day centers and hospitals have been scheduling this workshop in various locations throughout the state. C.E. credits are available for nurses.  

Education for the General Public

Research Forums-Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska brings latest research and discussions on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders to Alaska. Forums are free and open to the public.

Mental Fitness- A socially and mentally stimulating program to help improve or maintain mental activity. Classes are held throughout the state in our offices or at local senior centers.

Awareness Presentations- For anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We present at civic groups, churches and organizations.