Update on Capital AKcess in Juneau from Catholic Community Services:

The new contractor will only be providing rides to those with current ADA cards effective Saturday, November 1st. Senior riders without an ADA card should apply immediately. Those with ADA cards should call Capital Transit to ensure their card is current.

Contact Capital Transit: Phone: (907)-789-6901, Email: capital.transit@juneau.gov, Fax: (907) 586-0912.

Verify your ADA eligibility status, request an application, or schedule an appointment for Transit staff to meet you at your place of convenience to review your application.

Fairbanks Senior Center Launches End of Year Campaign: "Lighting Up the Lives of Our Elders" 

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board Meeting Next Week 

Full Board of Trustees Meeting November 19th - 20th.

There will be a Public Comment period from 11:30am to 12pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Anyone interested in providing public comment are encouraged to pre-register by emailing public.comment@mhtrust.org by 5pm the previous day. While pre-registration is not required, public comment will begin with those who have preregistered. Public comment can be provided in person, via Zoom, or submitted in writing to: public.comment@mhtrust.org. For more details and how to participate, please see our public comment guidelines. 

Note: Meeting documents are subject to change—please check the link above regularly for the most current information.

Need an accommodation? Contact Valette Keller at valette.keller@alaska.gov or 907-269-6039 to make necessary arrangements.

Additional Resources:

• Trust Meeting Calendar
• Subscribe to the Trust Newsletter

Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska: New Weekly Newsletter and Anchorage Fall Concert November 21 

Join ARA's new weekly newsletter on the bottom of this page! Stay up to date on all events and opportunities for dementia support and education. 

Come experience the power of music, connection, and community of the Forget-Me-Not Chorus, a chorus designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, related dementias, or memory loss and their caregivers, on Nov. 21st at 1pm at Anchorage Senior Activity Center Ballroom, 1300 E 19th Ave. No registration required - come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon, free. Complimentary refreshments provided by AARP Alaska. Thank you to this year’s sponsors: Atwood Foundation and the South Anchorage Rotary Club. Watch a sneak peek of the choral performance here!

Alaska Dementia Action Collaborative Quarterly Meeting Recording

The October 2025 ADAC Quarterly meeting was the first ever face to face meeting. The day included a review of A Call to Action: Alaska’s 10-year Map to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia with Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, a discussion on data and work with the Division of Public Health, a presentation by Aging at Home Fairbanks, a clinical presentation on the connection between hearing loss and dementia, ADAC workgroup updates, and more.

Visit these links for the minutes and the slide deck. The next Quarterly meeting will be scheduled in January 2026. 

ADAC has five work groups that meet regularly to develop and implement an annual work plan.  The work groups consist of dynamic, subject matter experts who are ready to tackle the work.  Reach out if you want to get involved with one of the groups by contacting Sandra Heffern for an invite: sandra.heffern@effectivehealthdesign.com

Call for Tribal Applicants: Dementia Risk Reduction Learning Collaborative 

Anchorage Libraries: Free Application Assistance 

Justice in Aging: Current SSA Policies Could Affect Your Clients Webinar December 10 

As SSI and Social Security rules have been changing in areas such as overpayments, better understanding current policies and proposals will be helpful in your advocacy.

This 1-hour webinar, Overpayments, In-Kind Support, and Operational Impacts - How Current SSA Policies Could Affect Your Clients, will discuss updates on current Social Security Administration operations and rules, and provide advocates with insights around upcoming and potential changes that might affect your clients.

Presenters will discuss:

• Policy changes to overpayments and in-kind support rules
• Potential rules that would affect SSI and disability benefits
• SSA operations currently

Who Should Participate: Advocates working with older adults and people with disabilities who are eligible for SSI or Social Security

Presenters and Moderators:

• Trinh Phan, Director, State Income Security, Justice in Aging
• Tracey Gronniger, Managing Director, Economic Security, Justice in Aging

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, December 10th at 10am AKT. 

Vivo Two-Week Trial Available 

Vivo is offering a virtual free two-week trial! Haven't worked out in a while? Not to worry - Vivo meets you right where you are. With 140+ classes offered each week, you'll find something that fits your schedule and lifestyle. 

Vivo is specifically designed for adults in their second chapter of life, including those who may feel like exercise isn’t for them. Whether you’ve experienced a loss of strength and mobility, live with a chronic condition, or feel nervous about starting a fitness program, Vivo is here to support you every step of the way, from those who are chair-bound to those who are still very active but still want to keep moving at their best.

Their live, trainer-led classes are tailored to meet you exactly where you are right now. With consistent training, you’ll regain strength, improve balance and mobility, and boost your confidence – helping you maintain your independence and enhance your quality of life.