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AARP Celebrates Alaska Family Caregivers with Free Events This November

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Published October 28, 2026

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This November, AARP Alaska is celebrating the approximately 125,000 family caregivers in our state who provide support for their parents, spouses, friends, and other loved ones. In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Alaska is hosting free events in Juneau and Anchorage where caregivers can find local resources, hear from experts, and connect with people who understand the realities of caregiving.

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Why does family caregiving matter in Alaska?

Family caregivers are the backbone of Alaska’s care system. More than one in five adults in Alaska are family caregivers, providing an estimated 90 million hours of care each year. In 2024, that care was valued at $2 billion. Alaska has one of the fastest-growing per-capita senior populations in the nation, so the need for caregivers is likely to keep growing.

While caregiving can be meaningful and rewarding, it can also bring financial and emotional challenges. More than half of family caregivers provide high-intensity care, and 33% provide at least 40 hours of care a week or constant care. At the same time, 49% have experienced at least one negative financial impact, 36% report moderate to high emotional stress, and 34% care for an adult while also raising a child at home.*

*The detailed caregiver characteristics are estimates for the U.S. Census Bureau’s Pacific Division, which includes Alaska, California, Hawai‘i, Oregon, and Washington.

What free caregiving events is AARP Alaska hosting in November 2026?

This November, AARP Alaska is hosting two free, in-person events for family caregivers, one in Juneau and one in Anchorage. No AARP membership is required to attend.

Juneau Care Partners Summit and Resource Fair

Spend a day connecting with other caregivers, learning practical information, and meeting local organizations that support family and veteran care partners.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Centennial Hall Convention Center, 101 Egan Drive, Juneau
Register here

Anchorage Free Film and Care Partner Event

Start the evening with a panel of local organizations and experts whose work supports family and veteran caregivers, then escape to Bali with a free screening of Ticket to Paradise.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Time: 6–8:30 p.m.
Location: Anchorage Museum Auditorium, 625 C Street, Anchorage
Register here

What resources are available to family caregivers in Alaska?

AARP Alaska offers free tools and resources to help caregivers at every stage of their journey.

Resources include:

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be an AARP member to attend AARP Alaska’s caregiving events?
No. AARP Alaska’s November caregiving events are free, and AARP membership is not required. You can register for the Juneau Care Partners Summit and Resource Fair here and the Anchorage Free Film and Care Partner Event here.

Am I a family caregiver if I help a parent with errands, meals or bills?
Anyone who provides care to a family member or friend is a family caregiver, whether that help is personal care, medical tasks or everyday support such as preparing meals, managing medicines and handling finances.

Where can Alaska family caregivers find local help?
AARP Alaska’s Caregiver Resource Guide includes state and local agencies that help with caregiver support, finances, legal issues, health, and housing. You can find it online here or order a free print copy by calling the AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line at 877-333-5885.

What is AARP Alaska doing to advocate for issues impacting family caregivers?
AARP Alaska advocates in the State Legislature for policies that save family caregivers time and money and strengthen the care workforce they rely on. During the 2026 legislative session, AARP Alaska supported HB 244, which increases dementia care training requirements for certified nursing assistants which supports family caregivers, quality care and a stronger caregiving workforce, and HB 110, which joins Alaska to interstate health care licensure compacts to expand access to care amid workforce shortages. AARP Alaska also backed operating budget investments in senior community grants for senior centers, adult day services, and higher Medicaid payment rates for direct support professionals and personal care attendants, all of which help older Alaskans age in their homes. Read about all of AARP Alaska’s 2026 legislative successes here.

At the federal level, AARP supports the Credit for Caring Act, a proposed federal tax credit for hardworking family caregivers, and the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act, which would expand how caregivers can use flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Sources

AARP Alaska. “Caregiving Advocacy.” AARP, January 12, 2024. https://www.aarp.org/states/alaska/caregiving-advocacy/.

AARP Alaska. “Come Find Us! AARP Alaska Events.” AARP, Updated October 12, 2026. https://www.aarp.org/states/alaska/come-find-us/.

AARP Alaska. “Family Caregiver Resources for Alaska.” AARP, Updated October 24, 2025. https://www.aarp.org/states/alaska/caregiver-resources/.

AARP Alaska. “National Caregiving Month: New Data on Alaska Caregivers.” AARP, November 21, 2025. https://www.aarp.org/states/alaska/national-caregiving-month-new-data-on-alaska-caregivers/.

AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving. “Caregiving in the US 2025: Spotlight on Alaska.” October 2025. https://doi.org/10.26419/ppi.00383.034.

Goad, Kimberly. “Could Financial Relief for Family Caregivers Finally Be on the Way?” AARP, Updated March 11, 2025. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/credit-caring-act/.

Houser, Ari, Selena Caldera, Brendan Flinn, and Rita Choula. “Valuing the Invaluable 2026: Family Caregivers’ Contribution Reaches $1 Trillion.” Washington, DC: AARP Public Policy Institute, March 26, 2026. https://doi.org/10.26419/ppi.00402.001.

Snow, Molly, Natalie Missakian, and Peter Urban. “Tax-Free Savings Could Help Pay for the Care of Aging Parents.” AARP, Updated March 16, 2026. https://www.aarp.org/advocacy/lowering-caregiver-costs-2025/.

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