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Alaska Commission on Aging FY2018 Annual Report
 
'You Know Me' campaign 
 
Senior Fall Prevention Campaign  

Denise Daniello, ACoA Executive Director
(907) 465-4879

ACoA Staff

Lesley Thompson
H&SS Planner I
(907) 465-4793

Alaska Commission on Aging Contact Email: hss.acoa@alaska.gov

240 Main Street
Court Plaza Building
PO Box 110693
Juneau, AK 99811-0693
Fax: (907) 465-1398

The mission of the Alaska Commission on Aging is to ensure the dignity and independence of all older Alaskans, and to assist them to lead useful and meaningful lives through planning, advocacy, education, and interagency cooperation.

Alaska Commission on Aging

Help Seniors Stay Safe During the Summer Heat

With record-breaking high temperatures happening across our state, we're all feeling the heat. But for older adults (65 years or older), summer heat can be especially dangerous​​. Chronic medical conditions, prescription medicines, and just not being able to adjust to extreme temperatures as well as younger people can all lead to heat stress.​

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Grant opportunity for qualifying organizations

  • Senior In-Home Services: Grants available
    DHSS's Senior In-Home Services program offers grants to organizations that provide assistance to seniors who may need help in obtaining emergency items such as cooling systems. ​

Public Comment: Alaska State Plan for Senior Services, FY2020-FY2023

The State Plan for Senior Services, FY2020-2023, was open for public comment from May 15 through May 25:

A final version of the state plan will be posted on this website once available. Members of the public are asked to submit their comments to ACoA by email, mail (P.O. Box 110693, Juneau AK 99811-0693) or fax (907-465-1398). Public comments will be reviewed and acted upon by the State Plan Advisory Committee.

Recent and Upcoming Meetings

  • State Plan Public Comment Session
    Wednesday, May 22, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
    Participate by webinar or join the teleconference by calling 800-315-6338, 53250#.
    Members of the public and providers may participate by calling the Alaska Commission on Aging’s toll free number or attend one of the two host sites in Juneau and Anchorage.
    In Juneau, please come to the Senior and Disabilities Services office in the Court Plaza Building, 240 Main Street, 6th floor conference room.  In Anchorage, the public comment session will be held at the Alaska Mental Health Trust building at 3745 Community Park Loop.
  • State Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, May 29, 1 to 3 p.m.
  • ACoA Board Meeting
    Thursday, May 30, 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Public comment is scheduled from 1:15 to 1:30 p.m.
    Members of the public may call in using the ACoA toll-free number, 1-800-315-6338, 53250#, to provide public comment and/or listen to the meeting.

This meeting will be by teleconference (1-800-315-6338, code 53250#) with videoconference locations in Juneau (SDS 6th floor conference room, 240 Main Street) and Anchorage (Anchorage SDS office, 550 West 8th Ave., Room 143).


Announcements and Events

Senior Resources Presentation

 

 Online With Libraries (OWL) Webinar Archive

 

Resource Highlights

How to Report Elder Abuse

  • Adult Protective Services (APS)
    800-478-9996
    Adult Protective Services helps to prevent or stop harm from occurring to vulnerable adults.
  • Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman
    (800) 730-6393
    Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman that identifies, investigates and resolves complaints relating to seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Resources

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