A Program for Cognitive Wellness and Resilience
Your brain health matters, and there are proven steps you can take today to protect it. Ten Keys to Dementia Risk Reduction is a research grounded, prevention focused program that empowers adults to reduce their risk of dementia by up to 70% through simple, practical lifestyle changes. Across ten interactive sessions, participants explore how everyday habits influence memory, thinking, and long-term cognitive wellness, gaining tools that build resilience at every stage of life.
Developed by the nonprofit Brain Health & Hope and grounded in current medical research, Ten Keys emphasizes that many dementia risk factors are modifiable. Alzheimer’s Resource Alaska is proud to be the first organization outside of Iowa to successfully launch this program and the only organization in Alaska offering this evidence-based course. Through expert guidance, goal setting, and supportive group discussion, participants take meaningful steps toward lifelong brain health.
What To Expect
Ten Keys is designed for adults who want to take proactive steps to protect their brain health.
Whether you are planning for your future or supporting someone you love, reducing dementia risk by up to 70% begins with understanding what you can control and taking small, consistent steps toward healthier living, guided by a research grounded program that provides clear direction and proven strategies for long term brain health.
In this ten week course, you will:
Risk reduction means focusing on the factors within your control such as physical health, mental stimulation, social engagement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management. This program provides clear guidance, practical tools, and accountability to help you make lasting changes that support long term cognitive wellness.
Upcoming Classes
Alzheimer’s Resource Alaska is the only organization in the state offering Ten Keys to Dementia Risk Reduction and the first organization outside of Iowa approved to provide this program virtually. Our statewide Zoom option expands access so more Alaskans can reduce their dementia risk by up to 70%, no matter where they live.
Mat Su (In Person)
Join us in person in Mat Su for interactive discussion, expert guidance, and meaningful connection as you take proactive steps to support your long-term brain health.
Mondays, October 5 – December 21
No class on October 12 or November 9
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Located at Mat-Su Health Foundation Building ARA Training Room
777 N. Crusey St., Wasilla
Cost: $200 per person
Questions? Contact Jane Thomas at JThomas@alzalaska.org
Coming Soon!
Stay tuned for additional in person opportunities, including potential classes in Talkeetna or Willow as we continue expanding access to brain health education across the state.
Interested in hosting? Reach out to our team if you would like to host this class at a location in Alaska.
Professional Partnerships
Ten Keys to Dementia Risk Reduction is delivered in partnership with trained facilitators and respected professionals who bring clinical knowledge, research insight, and real world expertise to every session. Our collaboration with experienced health and aging professionals reflects the quality, credibility, and evidence based foundation of this program.
Pilot Program Results
From October through December 2025, Alzheimer’s Resource Alaska proudly launched its first Ten Keys pilot course in Wasilla. Program outcomes included:
Participants consistently highlighted the sense of connection, accountability, and shared learning as one of the most valuable aspects of the experience. The pilot demonstrated meaningful demand and reinforced our commitment to expanding prevention and brain health education across Alaska.
Community Outreach & Education
Ten Keys to Dementia Risk Reduction is part of Alzheimer’s Resource Alaska’s broader outreach and education efforts. In addition to offering this research-based course, we work with communities across the state to expand access to brain health education and prevention focused programs.
If you are interested in bringing Ten Keys to your community or organization, or would like to explore additional brain health and dementia education resources, we invite you to connect with us.
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