We know that victims of elder abuse tend to be socially isolated, physically weakened and struggling to maintain their independence. What we don’t know, because elder abuse is underreported, is how big the problem really is.
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Researcher leaves Homer for studies in the Arctic
Chamberlain will contribute to the initiative by sharing her more than 20 years of experience studying ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Alaska pastor’s missionary trip to Nepal becomes relief effort
On April 25th, Pastor Mike Sloan and his group were on a plane from Bangkok to Kathmandu when the earthquake struck.
Slideshow: Memorial Day in Juneau
Juneau residents remembered those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.
State takes control of nursing facility for repeat violations
The state says the nursing home had plenty of prior warning that it needed to improve.
Unhappy public speaks for first time in special session
The House Finance committee allotted three hours for input on the state operating budget, and more than 80 people spoke.
New Efforts to Keep the Mentally Ill Out of Jail
In many places, police, judges and elected officials increasingly are pointing out that a high proportion of people in jail are mentally ill, and that in many cases they shouldn’t be there.
Tribes, Forest Service partner on climate change research
At the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Conference in Juneau this week, a panel of five discussed climate change and traditional knowledge.
Legislature adjourns special session, only to call new one
The legislature has formally relocated to Anchorage and they’ve set aside Medicaid expansion.
‘Erin’s Law’ hangs on for a bumpy ride
It took until Day 22 of the 30-day special session for a sexual abuse prevention bill to get a hearing, And when it appeared it was in a radically different form than the original.