Dementia Care in Alaska ECHO is a statewide virtual learning network designed to strengthen the capacity of Alaska’s workforce to recognize, assess, and support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. The series focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches to dementia care while addressing Alaska-specific realities, including geographic isolation, limited specialty access, cultural considerations, and fragmented care pathways.

February — May 2026 (6 sessions / 75 min / FREE to attend / FREE Continuing Education)

Feb 24 – Understanding Dementia in Alaska: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why Context Matters

Mar 10 – Barriers and Pathways in Dementia Care: Navigating Alaska’s Systems, Gaps, and Realities

Mar 24 – Best Practices in Dementia Care and Treatment: Communication Strategies and Responding to Behavioral Symptoms

Apr 7 – Adapting Dementia Care for Rural and Indigenous Alaska: Access, Culture, and Building a Statewide Response

Apr 21 – Dementia with Dual Diagnoses and Comorbidities: Identifying, Assessing, and Managing Complex Cases

May 5 – Caregiver Assessment and Support in Dementia Care: The Other Patient in the Room