Above: Caring for someone with memory loss can be exhausting both physically and emotionally. The number of people with Alzheimer’s or dementia in Alaska is set to almost double by 2030. Given the growing need, reporters Anne Hillman and Jeff Chen spoke with people who are trying to support elders with memory loss.
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Soldotna Planned Parenthood to close at the end of May
The Soldotna center has been around for about 30 years, administering birth control, STD testing and other services.
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Anchorage police union says it has waited more than a month for city to begin negotiations on body cameras
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After six years, Anchorage Superintendent Deena Bishop prepares to pass the torch
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Alaska Legislature meets deadline, passing budget and some bills that resemble ‘turduckens’
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FDA authorizes first COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11
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As Alaskans age, what options are there for staying in the state? | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend speaks to David Washburn from the Older Persons Action Group and Jessica Parks from RurAL CAP to learn what's being done to address the increasing demand for elder care across Alaska.
Alaska cartoonist draws his experience with Parkinson’s | INDIE ALASKA
Peter Dunlap-Shohl was living his lifelong dream, as an editorial cartoonist for the Anchorage Daily News. But in 2002, when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Advocates for mental health say talking is the first step to healing | Alaska Insight
Understanding and discussing the complexities of mental health and wellbeing isn’t easy. Finding ways to open up about who we are and what we struggle with is critical to getting help.
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