The second man to walk on the moon fell ill during a trip to the South Pole and is being flown to New Zealand. Aldrin is 86 years old.
Aging
Mourning, Celebration Follow Death Of Fidel Castro
The polarizing leader, who took power in the Cuban revolution in 1959, died on Friday, after years of poor health.
Hospital companions can ease isolation for older people
Loneliness and social isolation can affect health for the worse. A California hospital is training volunteers to provide companionship and friendly assistance.
Dying Teenager In U.K. Wins Right To Be Cryogenically Frozen
The case is described as the first of its kind: A 14-year-old girl with cancer asked a court to grant her last wish, that her body be preserved in case future technology allows her to be revived.
More grandparents are raising children due to opioid addiction or overdose
More fallout from the opioid epidemic: More grandparents are raising their grandchildren.
As election dusts settles, future of senior sales tax exemption unclear
The senior sales tax exemption program was restricted to essential items last year, a move that many Juneau seniors were not excited about.
Recount shows Skagway senior center bond passing by 5 votes
A recount of Skagway municipal election ballots Monday shows the senior center bond question passing by five votes. The Canvass Board counted 228 votes for the $6 million bond and 223 against. Those results are just slightly different than the initial ballot count last week. The board tallied one more ‘for’ vote in the recount. Borough Clerk Emily Deach says that sometimes happens if the mark on the ballot is too light for the machine.
Alaska ranks high nationally for nursing homes deficiencies, but why?
Alaska nursing home facilities are inspected annually to make sure they are in compliance with licensing regulations.
Has The Human Life Span Hit The Ceiling?
An analysis of global demographics indicates the maximum human life span may have peaked at around 115 years. That’s despite medical advances and the occasional person who lives a few years longer.
Vandals cause about $1,400 in damage to vehicles in Ketchikan
Vandals caused upwards of $1,400 worth of damage earlier this week to vehicles that are dedicated to transporting seniors and people with disabilities.