For older Alaskans, exercise classes build community

Alaska Public Media | By Elyssa Loughlin, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Published March 24, 2023 at 4:26 PM AKDT

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A group of elders participate in an exercise class in an indoor pool. — Anchorage residents attend water aerobics class at the Lake Otis YMCA on March 20, 2023. (Elyssa Loughlin/Alaska Public Media)

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.