Pioneer Homes adapt to aging Southeast
The pioneer homes are a purely Alaskan invention.And judging by the growing wait list, the service provided by Alaska’s six pioneer homes – three of which are in Southeast - is needed more than ever.
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Aging Southeast: Senior vets face extra challenges
Veterans in remote Southeast Alaska face a lack of access to health care, transportation limitations and the high cost of living. But in Haines, older vets have a support network at the American Legion Hall.
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Aging Southeast: Seniors give back by volunteering
Ketchikan residents 65 and older volunteered more than 2,700 hours last year. And that's just those reporting to AARP. Throughout the region, seniors fill gaps in social-services networks.
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Aging Southeast: Older residents impact region’s economy
Many of Southeast's seniors get breaks on property and sales taxes. But they also bring money into the economy, often without tying up jobs.
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Aging Southeast: Bunking with the family in Petersburg
Some Southeast Alaska families have stayed with the tradition of helping loved ones age in place. Elders live at home, with children and grandchildren, instead of moving into assisted living or a nursing home.
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