Aging in Alaska

Update: 2017-12-07

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In the 1970s and early 80s people flooded Alaska looking for work in the oil industry. Now, 40 years later, many are still here. Instead of fleeing to warmer weather, Alaskans are aging in Alaska. For the past seven years, we’ve had the fastest growing senior population in the country. But with age comes a different set of needs. Can our state handle it?

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To prevent suicide, little words can make a big difference

2018-04-1204:40

Building resilience through basketballs and berries

2018-04-0505:06

Changing the mindset of the healthcare system

2018-03-2905:20

Wellness through Medicaid Expansion

2018-03-2204:42

Mental Health First Aid

2018-03-1504:28

Mixing science with traditional knowledge to get seal oil on the menu

2018-03-0804:53

To feed elders, traditional foods take untraditional route

2018-03-0105:16

Dion isn't homeless. This is why it matters.

2018-02-2205:01

Houses of worship helping families keep their homes

2018-02-1505:19

Navigating the system

2018-02-0805:31

Living on the brink of homelessness

2018-02-0104:51

Kids making seniors feel human again

2017-12-2804:26

Modifying houses so seniors can stay in their homes

2017-12-2104:51

Aging in Alaska

2017-12-0704:33

To teach about racism, start with the basics

2017-11-3005:10

Youth Court

2017-11-1605:01

Reaching youth where they are at

2017-11-0905:03

How hip housing helped bring donuts to Spenard

2017-10-2605:15

Solving homelessness in Anchorage

2017-10-1904:57

Community conversations inside a prison

2017-10-0610:45

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Aging in Alaska