LISTEN: Navigating assisted living for seniors

Karen Froland (right) and her mom, Alene Robinson, hold hands on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at the Aspen Creek assisted-living home in Anchorage.(Tegan Hanlon/Alaska Public Media)

Assisted-living homes are highly flexible and supportive communities that offer staff support for activities. Basically, assisted living is for people who can live independently but want or need assistance with some of the tasks of daily living. As our population ages, it’s becoming a popular option for seniors nationwide. What services are available in Alaska?

Listen here:

HOST: Dr. Justin Clark

GUESTS:

• Anna Houser, executive director, Aspen Creek Senior Living Center

LINKS:

https://www.aspencreekalaska.com

https://health.usnews.com/best-assisted-living/articles/what-is-assisted-living

https://www.ahcancal.org/Assisted-Living/Facts-and-Figures/Pages/default.aspx

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• Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (10–11 a.m.).
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at 10 a.m. AKDT

REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at 8 p.m. AKDT

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