Dementia Caregiver Research Study

Alaska Native CARE Lab: CALL FOR ALASKA NATIVE DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITY | The Alaska Native CARE Lab at UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage will be conducting a focus group study exploring dementia knowledge, experiences, and needs in rural communities.

For more information, please visit https://www.ancarelab.com/ or contact Steffi Kim, PhD, at smkim5@alaska.edu.

This research project seeks to learn from Alaska Native people who care for or have cared for someone with memory loss. The goal is to better understand the current needs of families and to strengthen support systems.

Two focus group events will be held in Anchorage:

October 24–25, 2025 (Friday & Saturday), 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

December 5–6, 2025 (Friday & Saturday), 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

At each session, participants will join two focus groups to discuss memory loss, brain health, and caregiving support needs.

Who is invited: Alaska Native rural caregivers (current or past) of someone with memory loss. Community members and service providers working with families experiencing dementia.

Support for participation: Flights and hotel accommodations will be provided for out-of-town participants. Participation gift cards will be offered to community members.