
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.
A large number of historical and current geriatric resources relevant to aging in Alaska can be found at the UAA/APU Consortium Library.
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
A non-profit organization located in Sitka. www.ptialaska.net/~sfia.
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
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/
Provides information for the elderly, people with disabilities, and the caregivers and agencies that help them. www.alaska.networkofcare.org
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