No sign has been found of an 74-year-old Unalakleet woman who went missing six days ago.
Aging
Can A Cancer Drug Reverse Parkinson’s Disease And Dementia?
People with Parkinson’s and related forms of dementia improved in a small study when they took a leukemia drug called nilotinib. Researchers say the drug seems to help brain cells eliminate toxins.
Suing A Nursing Home Could Get Easier Under Proposed Federal Rules
Many families must sign a binding arbitration agreement when a loved one is admitted to a nursing home, pledging not to sue if something goes wrong. Proposed rules would ban that requirement.
Seniors pack assembly chambers to fight scale back of sales tax perk
Despite pleas, the Juneau Assembly voted 7-2 Monday to scale back the senior sales tax exemption.
California Approves Physician-Assisted Suicide; Bill Heads To Governor’s Desk
The California Senate passed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in some cases. But Gov. Jerry Brown hasn’t indicated whether he’ll sign it.
Access to benefits focus of VA Secretary’s visit to Point Hope, Kotzebue
Without the VA facilities and representatives, information has a hard time reaching vets in bush Alaska.