Resources for
Alaska Seniors

Older man working on computer

Resources for
Alaska Seniors

Older man working on computer

External links

Alaska Department of Health

  • Adult Protective Services
    Adult Protective Services (APS) helps to prevent or stop harm to vulnerable adults. Vulnerable adults are people who may not be able to protect themselves due to age, illness, or disability.

  • Aging and Disability Resource Centers
    Alaska's Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) connect Alaskans with long-term services and programs they need. They help seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers find services like in-home care, transportation, Medicaid and Medicare options, and environmental modification resources.

  • Alaska Commission on Aging
    The Alaska Commission on Aging (ACOA) is an advisory board that includes members appointed by the Governor, State of Alaska agency representatives, and others with an interest in the concerns and needs of older Alaskans. 

  • Assisted Living Licensing and Renewals
    Under state statutes and regulations, an "assisted living home" is a residential facility that serves three or more adults who are not related to the owner by blood or by marriage, or that receives state or federal payment for services, regardless of the number of adults served.

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