This Week's Updates
Alaska Department of Health sent this bulletin at 06/18/2026 03:13 PM AKDT
Become a Long-Term Care Ombudsman
ACoA's Annual Older Alaskan Data Report: Available Now
The 2025 Senior Snapshot is a comprehensive data report exploring a range of Older Alaskan data from this past fiscal year, including the costs of long-term care to the number of seniors affected by scams and fraud. Thank you to all the partners and contributors who made this publication possible.
ACoA Public Member Seat: Apply Now
Alaskans are welcome to apply to join the Alaska Commission on Aging. Responsibilities include regular committee work and quarterly meetings (four per year). This seat is not age restricted.
Save the Date: Statewide Summit on Aging this October
You're invited! Please join us this fall, either virtually or in-person at Turnagain Social Club in Anchorage for the Statewide Summit on Aging October 15-17. Continuing education credits are available. Stay tuned for more information!
Interested in sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities? Please email us at doh.acoa.info@alaska.gov
Note: we have combined forces with the Aging and Disability Summit traditionally held at Special Olympics to bring you this Summit on Aging.
AHFC: Older Alaskans Housing Needs Survey
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is gathering information about the resources, supports and investments needed for affordable and accessible housing options for older Alaskans. Results from this study will be available in Fall 2026.
AHFC is looking for survey participants who currently live in Alaska and are 55 years or older. Friends, family and other people can help with answering the survey. Answers will be kept anonymous and individual responses will not be shared publicly.
Share your thoughts on affordable and accessible housing options. Take the survey today!
Alaska Long Term Care Ombudsman Office: Register to Become a Volunteer by July 13
The Alaska Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office is looking for Volunteer Ombudsman Representatives across Alaska. The work is simple: once a month you stop by a facility near you, sit with residents, listen, and help make sure their rights and dignity are respected.
You'd become a familiar, trusted face. You'd help residents speak up when something's wrong, get to know the staff, and make a real difference for the people who built the Alaska the rest of us get to enjoy.
Plan on 1 to 3 hours a month, one monthly training to stay sharp, and a one-year commitment so residents get someone steady they can count on. You won't be on your own, either. AKOLTCO trains you start to finish, with an Assistant Ombudsman mentoring you the whole way.
Orientation Dates:
Friday, August 1 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, August 8 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Register by Monday, July 13. Space is limited.
Call: 907-334-4480, and visit: www.akoltco.org.
Alaska Legal Services Corporation: Veteran Assistance Available
Learn more at bobwoodrufffoundation.org
Anchorage Disability Pride Celebration July 25
Celebrating the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, featuring fun games, a petting zoo, music, food and lots of community organizations! American Sign Language Interpreter available. Free Admission!
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM AKST
Location: Delaney Park Strip, W 9th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Contact Information: 907-250-3742, ric@peerpower907.com
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