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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Savvy Caregiver: April 6 – May 11
This online class is for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. The class meets for six-weeks from April 6th-May 11th for two hours each week. The focus is on improving the practice of caregiving. There is a thorough overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia as well as…
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Dementia Care in Alaska ECHO 2026 Statewide Virtual Learning Series
ZoomAlzheimer’s Resource Alaska is proud to be a key partner in the Dementia Care in Alaska ECHO, a free six session statewide virtual learning series developed in collaboration with the University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Human Development’s Alaska Training Cooperative and Project ECHO educational programs. We are actively involved in steering this project to…
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Art Links – Connect Virtually, Statewide
ZoomCome and share the joy of Art Links with us via Zoom! 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…
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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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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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50+ Art of Science & Aging: Healthy Living Summit
We are proud to present at the Fairbanks 50+ Art of Science & Aging: Healthy Living Summit, a community-focused event dedicated to supporting healthy aging across the lifespan. Hosted by Foundation Health Partners in collaboration with the Fairbanks North Star Borough, this free summit brings together community members, service providers, and healthcare professionals to explore…
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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…
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Fairbanks Caregiver Support Group
Noel Wien Library 1215 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK, United StatesCaregiving can be deeply meaningful and, at times, incredibly hard. It is normal to feel both fulfilled and overwhelmed. You may sometimes feel like no one truly understands what you are going through, but you are not alone. We are here to listen, and support is available. Caregiver Support Groups connect people with shared experiences…
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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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Savvy Caregiver: April 6 – May 11
This online class is for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. The class meets for six-weeks from April 6th-May 11th for two hours each week. The focus is on improving the practice of caregiving. There is a thorough overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia as well as…
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Legal Services Clinic
Need help with legal planning? Alzheimer’s Resource Alaska’s Legal Service Clinic offers free 30-minute sessions on powers of attorney, wills, bequests, advance directives and other legal services. Only six spots available each session, reserve yours today by contacting Gay Wellman at gwellman@alzalaska.org or 907-822-5620.