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Resources for aging Alaskans to stay in home communities

Season 2023 Episode 17 | 26m 46s

Growing old in your community and lifelong home is a desire held by many Alaskans, but it comes with challenges. In this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Teresa Holt of AARP Alaska, and Jacquie Braden from RurAL CAP to discuss the resources available for aging Alaskans.

Aired: 03/23/23
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