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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Community Conversation on Brain Health
Craig-Klawock Senior Center 465 Summit St # 201, Klawock, AlaskaJoin us for a community presentation focused on understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, what changes in memory may mean, and steps you can take to support long term brain health. This conversation is designed to be approachable, informative, and relevant for anyone who wants to learn more. During our visit, we will…
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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…
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Caregiver Support Group: Mat Su
Alzheimer's Resource Alaska at Mat-Su Health Foundation 777 N. Crusey St. Ste B101, Wasilla, AlaskaA caregiver support group offers the chance to be among people who understand what you’re going through and can relate in a supportive environment. They also offer opportunities to learn new ways of approaching problems and challenges. Together, we can trade isolation for connection, worry for encouragement, and burnout for a little more hope. Registration…
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Caregiver 101: What is Normal Aging
Understanding the difference between normal aging and signs of dementia is an important first step in supporting brain health. CG101: What is Normal Aging helps participants explore the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that can occur as we age, and how to distinguish typical changes from those that may signal something more serious. In this…
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Community Conversation on Brain Health
Totem Trail Café Eastern Prince Of Wales Island Kasaan, AK 99950Join us for a community presentation focused on understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, what changes in memory may mean, and steps you can take to support long term brain health. This conversation is designed to be approachable, informative, and relevant for anyone who wants to learn more. During our visit, we will…
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Caregiving 101: The GEMS – Using Skills That Make a Difference
ZoomUnderstanding how dementia changes the brain can transform the way we provide care. The GEMS: Using Skills that Make a Difference introduces Teepa Snow’s GEMS® model, a practical framework that helps caregivers recognize retained abilities and adapt their approach to better support each individual. In this Caregiving 101 class, participants will learn how to “see…
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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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Ten Keys to Dementia Risk Reduction – Online
ZoomTen Keys to Dementia Risk Reduction: A program for cognitive wellness and resilience. The Ten Keys to Dementia course offers a practical and empowering look at how everyday lifestyle choices influence brain health, and what you can begin doing today to lower your risk of developing dementia. Across ten focused sessions, participants explore one or two…
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Virtual Dementia Tour: Anchorage
Alzheimer's Resource Alaska Anchorage Office 1750 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK, United StatesJoin us to gain a better understanding of the experiences and needs of a person living with ADRD. This free, 30-minute 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…
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Caregiver 101: Long Distance Caregiving
Providing care from a distance brings unique challenges, from coordinating services to staying connected across miles. CG101: Long Distance Caregiving offers practical guidance for those supporting a loved one with dementia when they cannot be there in person every day. In this Caregiving 101 class, participants will learn strategies for effective communication, organizing care from…
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Ten Keys to Dementia Risk Reduction – Anchorage
Alzheimer's Resource Alaska Anchorage Office 1750 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK, United StatesTen Keys to Dementia Risk Reduction: A program for cognitive wellness and resilience. The Ten Keys to Dementia course offers a practical and empowering look at how everyday lifestyle choices influence brain health, and what you can begin doing today to lower your risk of developing dementia. Across ten focused sessions, participants explore one or two…
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Bear Tooth Presents: The Father (2020)
Bear Tooth Theatre PubJoin us for a special Movie Give Back Night at Bear Tooth Theatrepub in celebration of Older Americans Month. This meaningful evening, presented in partnership with the Alaska Commission on Aging, brings our community together to enjoy a great film while supporting a great cause. The featured film offers a compelling and engaging story that…