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Lesley Thompson
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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

Announcements and Events

Senior Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Proclamation by Governor Walker
September 22, 2017
ACoA Meeting Flyer
September 14, 2017
ACoA Meeting Schedule Posted
FY2018 Dates
Letters of Support and Advocacy Priorities
30th Legislative Session

Senior Resources Presentation

Online With Libraries (OWL) Webinar Archive

Senior Resources Presentation Guide

FY2016 Annual Report

Resource Highlights

ACoA Summer/Fall Newsletter: Funding for Seniors Protected!
Advance Health Care Directive (2017)
Centenarian's Birthday Celebration
State Plan for Senior Services
State Plan Implementation Report
Alaska's Roadmap to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Implementation Guide for Alaska’s Roadmap to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
50 Fabulous Older People from 50 States
See the feature on Arliss Sturgulewski, Alaska's outstanding older person representing Alaska, on page 5 of this booklet
Presentation: Alaska Medicaid Redesign Initiative
Needs Assessment Report
Conflict-free Case Management Resources
2015 White House Conference on Aging:
Summit and resources for communities
Take the Survey of Alaska Senior Services Providers

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.