Ann Secrest

by Ken Helander, Director of Advocacy.

Healthy Alaskans 2020 (HA2020) is the statewide framework that brings together partners across the state to improve the health of all Alaskans.

As the economy picks up steam and the job market strengthens, it may be easy to forget the serious problem of long-term unemployment. Three million Americans, 45 percent of whom are age 55+, have been actively looking for work for 27 weeks or longer without success. This rate of long-term unemployment —near record levels in our country — harms our economy and robs businesses of valuable workers.

Information from the Municipality of Anchorage, Aging and Disability Resource Center

The Alaska Medicare Information Office – SHIP/SMP invites you to participate in the first of a series of webinars: Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C & D on March 11. To register, click the registration link below. If you are not able to join us, please still register as you will receive a follow-up email which provides a link to the encore recording you may listen to at any time.

Seniors like Janet and her husband Jim make up 13% of the Alaskans who need a little help with food each month.

Bills We’re Watching

Bills We’re Watching

Health care costs in Alaska are now transparent through this online tool.

Here are the bills AARP Alaska is watching (Updated February 25, 2015)