Events & Programs Calendar
Stay connected with what’s happening across Alaska. From support groups and education sessions to community events and trainings, our calendar is your go-to place for upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and engage. ARA’s classes and events are designed to empower individual Alaskans and the families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as well as the professionals who support them.
Events
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Mind Sharpener
ZoomYour brain deserves a workout just as much as your body does. Mind Sharpener is a fun, interactive program designed to keep your mind active, flexible, and strong. This program is perfect for anyone looking to maintain or improve cognitive wellness, stay mentally active, and enjoy the benefits of a stronger, sharper brain. Held on…
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Statewide Caregiver Support Group: Virtual
ZoomCaregiving can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly challenging. It is common to feel rewarded and overwhelmed at the same time. You may sometimes feel like no one truly understands what you are going through, but you are not alone. We understand, and support is available. Caregiver Support Groups bring together people with shared experiences…
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Art Links – Mat Su (in-person)
Alzheimer's Resource Alaska at Mat-Su Health Foundation 777 N. Crusey St. Ste B101, Wasilla, AlaskaCome and share the joy of Art Links with us! Art Links is a social support program that promotes engagement for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias or seniors at risk of isolation and depression. By using a variety of creative art ideas, we promote self-expression as well as socialization and meaningful connections.…
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Intimate Partner Caregiver Support Group
Having an intimate partner who has some form of dementia can create challenges that are different from those who are caring for a parent, sibling or other relative or friend. ARA currently has two separate support groups specifically for caregivers or care partners who are caring for their intimate partners. These groups provide the safe…
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Mind Sharpener
ZoomYour brain deserves a workout just as much as your body does. Mind Sharpener is a fun, interactive program designed to keep your mind active, flexible, and strong. This program is perfect for anyone looking to maintain or improve cognitive wellness, stay mentally active, and enjoy the benefits of a stronger, sharper brain. Held on…
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Statewide Grief Support Group
ZoomWe most often think of grief as a response to the death of someone close. It is that, but it is more. For caregivers, it is something that is continuous, daily, often lasting for years before the passing of the one for whom they’re providing care. In the emotionally jumbled, stressful experience of being a…
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Mind Sharpener
ZoomYour brain deserves a workout just as much as your body does. Mind Sharpener is a fun, interactive program designed to keep your mind active, flexible, and strong. This program is perfect for anyone looking to maintain or improve cognitive wellness, stay mentally active, and enjoy the benefits of a stronger, sharper brain. Held on…
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Mind Sharpener
ZoomYour brain deserves a workout just as much as your body does. Mind Sharpener is a fun, interactive program designed to keep your mind active, flexible, and strong. This program is perfect for anyone looking to maintain or improve cognitive wellness, stay mentally active, and enjoy the benefits of a stronger, sharper brain. Held on…
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Mind Sharpener
ZoomYour brain deserves a workout just as much as your body does. Mind Sharpener is a fun, interactive program designed to keep your mind active, flexible, and strong. This program is perfect for anyone looking to maintain or improve cognitive wellness, stay mentally active, and enjoy the benefits of a stronger, sharper brain. Held on…
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Statewide Caregiver Support Group: Virtual
ZoomCaregiving can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly challenging. It is common to feel rewarded and overwhelmed at the same time. You may sometimes feel like no one truly understands what you are going through, but you are not alone. We understand, and support is available. Caregiver Support Groups bring together people with shared experiences…
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Art Links – Mat Su (in-person)
Alzheimer's Resource Alaska at Mat-Su Health Foundation 777 N. Crusey St. Ste B101, Wasilla, AlaskaCome and share the joy of Art Links with us! Art Links is a social support program that promotes engagement for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias or seniors at risk of isolation and depression. By using a variety of creative art ideas, we promote self-expression as well as socialization and meaningful connections.…
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Intimate Partner Caregiver Support Group
ZoomHaving an intimate partner who has some form of dementia can create challenges that are different from those who are caring for a parent, sibling or other relative or friend. ARA currently has two separate support groups specifically for caregivers or care partners who are caring for their intimate partners. These groups provide the safe…