Resources

AKGEC's mission is to improve access to web-based geriatric resources. Below is a wide range of useful resources and information to help professionals support Alaskan elders.

AKGEC Clearinghouse Library

A large number of historical and current geriatric resources relevant to aging in Alaska can be found at the UAA/APU Consortium Library.

Anchorage Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.

Provides housing accessibility modifications for Alaska seniors over 60 years of age to extend their ability to live independently in the community. Senior Access Program

Brave Heart Volunteer

A non-profit organization located in Sitka. www.ptialaska.net/~sfia.

Career Voyages

The most common health care occupations found in long-term care are that of the Certified Nursing Assistant, the Licensed Practical Nurse, and the Registered Nurse. http://www.careervoyages.gov/healthcare-longterm.cfm

Center for Human Development Provider List

Consumer Directed Home Care Providers Services

CDHCPS can help the elderly and disabled who are on Medicaid to apply for personal care assistance in their home. Contact Gregg Schomaker at greggs@consumerdirectonline.net or Angela Carlson at 907-222-2652 / angelaC@consumerdirectionline.net. www.consumerdirectonline.net/alaska/

GEC Aging Bibliography

Reports

Statewide Independent Living Council of Alaska-Aging & Independence Services

Provides information for the elderly, people with disabilities, and the caregivers and agencies that help them. www.alaska.networkofcare.org

Web Resource Links

Newsletters

The KY Preparedness for Living E-Newsletter

A quarterly newsletter designed to be a quick reference training resource for professionals responsible for emergency preparedness for older adults

http://cwte.louisville.edu/ovar/emergency/winterl2008.htm

http://cwte.louisville.edu/ovar/emergency/fall2007.htm

A program of: Consortium Partners:

The Alaska Geriatric Education Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Grant #D31HP08826.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution.