I have dementia, yet you likely would not know
Lyn Barela singing in the November 2019 Voices of the Last Frontier Chorus - Anchorage, Alaska, photo courtesy of Dave LaBelle ©2019 I have dementia, yet you likely would not…
Our conversations were changing, that’s when I knew that something wasn’t right
Valerie (right) and husband Ken (left) with dementia educator Teepa Snow (middle) posing for a photo after a dementia care workshop at Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska in Anchorage. My name…
Living with Dementia and the Rhythm of Life
The human relationship to sound and rhythm starts early. In fact, even before you were born, you began to develop an auditory system. Already, you were in a world of…
Care Coordination: Provides One Family Among Many with their “Posse”
Tiffany and “Jocie’s Posse” from Care Coordination of Alaska Provided Answers, Support and Encouragement. The relationships that develop among Care Coordination clients, their care coordinator and their family members often…
Comfort Pets Help Reduce Isolation for Any Alaskan Living with Alzheimer’s or Related Dementias
Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska is now providing a limited number of comfort pets at no cost to reduce social isolation for Alaskans. Are you worried about someone who is lonely…
Enhancing Well-Being with the Creative Arts
Art and creativity can improve our emotional well-being and open new ways of connecting with people living with dementia. We often discover hidden talents and abilities. Art Links participants creating…
Rock Painting – Northern Lights
Rock painting is a fun activity that can create some stunning results. Here are a couple of ideas that we created for some inspiration! Supplies Acrylic paints in various colors…
CCRA’s Tess Staton dubbed “Get-it-done kind of woman”
Bobby was extremely frustrated and wasn’t sure how to proceed. I asked Bobby if he would like my assistance, which he gladly accepted. I have been working with Bobby as…
Alaska Lupines & Fireweed
Lupines and Fireweed might as well be our State Flower. You can only catch them blooming in late June through July. The rest of the year we'll have to create…
Rock Painting – Abstract
Rock painting is a fun activity that can create some stunning results. Here are a couple of ideas that we created for some inspiration! Supplies Rock – clean and dryAcrylic…
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