The State of Alaska recognized Southeast Senior Services Friday with a Community Commitment Award. The award was given in appreciation of the organization’s Care Coordination Services and Gatekeeper programs.
The Gatekeeper program trains community members to recognize changes in elders like memory loss, change in appearance or financial problems. The Care Coordination program helps arrange services for elders who are frail or at risk so that they can maintain as much independence as possible.
The award was presented by the Department of Health and Social Services during a resource fair at the Mendenhall Mall. Southeast Senior Services operates in Juneau, Hoonah, Angoon, Yakutat, Ketchikan, Saxman, Prince of Wales and Metlakatla.
