Above: Hurdles to resources can lead to isolation and the deterioration of health among older Alaskans. But many elders have found a solution that helps them to build community and maintain their physical and social wellbeing: water aerobics class. Alaska Public Media’s Elyssa Loughlin reports.
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Resources for aging Alaskans to stay in their home communities | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Teresa Holt, director of AARP Alaska, and Jacquie Braden, a community development program manager at RurAL CAP to discuss the challenges and resources available, for those looking to spend their golden years in their communities and lifelong homes.
How understanding hibernation can help improve human medicine | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Dr. Kelly Drew and Dr. Oivind Toien, two researchers at the University of Fairbanks Alaska who are looking at the possible medical applications of understanding hibernation.
What is a Seed library? And how are they saving Alaska’s gardens? | INDIE ALASKA
https://youtu.be/2pCMvmLkL8Y
Seeing how much Alaska relies on imports for food and gardening, Melina Sevigny asked herself, how could she help it's food security?
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