News/Announcements

Group E-Mail List

If you would like to be on our group E-mail list, contact Geri Heiner at 907-264-6256 or E-mail her at anglh@uaa.alaska.edu or visit http://www.alaskachd.org/products/providers/changes.html

STRIDE-Southcentral Therapeutic Riding, Inc-Volunteer Program

A non-profit corporation dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with special needs. Call 907-929-7876 or E-mail volunteers@stridealaska.org for more information. Stride Volunteer Information

Alaska Commission on Aging-Healthy Brain Survey

This anonymous survey is a "pre-test" to determine the current level of knowledge Alaskans have about Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD). Please answer according to what you believe to be true today. To begin click on link below. http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2275UJ2RR5T Please ask your friends and family to complete the online survey as well. After you complete the survey, you may go here www.alaskaaging.org/documents/hbSurveyAndAnswers.pdf to find the answers.

New Item! Speakers Bureau

Need a speaker for a training or conference? The Trust Training Cooperative (TTC) along with the Alaska Geriatric Education Center (AKGEC) has prepared a Speakers Bureau that allows you to directly contact a speaker independently and to search by name or area of expertise (Aging, Behavioral Health, Disabilities, Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Traumatic Brain Injury). See link to get started! Speakers Bureau Link

Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education Newsletter

For the 1st edition of the Council Newsletter: Disability Issues in Alaska download the following document- Newsletter or go to hss.state.ak.us/gcdse.

AARP Foundation's Women's Scholarship Program

Provides scholarship funds to women 40+ seeking new job skills, training, and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. The AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program is available to eligible individuals with moderate to lower incomes and limited financial resources. For more information, visit: http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org/

AARP Alaska Gerontology Scholarship

Established to encourage University students to become educated on gerontology isssues. If you are interested in contributing to this fund, contact Mary Rutherford, President, or Dory Straight, Scholarship Officer at the University of Alaska Foundation, PO Box 755080, Fairbanks, AK 99775 or call 907-450-8033. AARP Alaska Gerontology Scholarship

Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska Mini-Grant-Ongoing

Mini-Grant program for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementia. For application criteria and application form download the following documents. Mini Grant Letter / Mini Grant Application or go to www.alzalaska.org Contact person is John Hoffmen at 907-561-3313 or E-mail him at jhoffman@alzalaska.org for any additional information.

Alaska Geriatric Exchange Network (AgeNet)

AgeNet is a group of senior services providers who meet via teleconference each month to exchange information, talk about current services and legislation, and advocate for services. If you are interested in AgeNet's advocacy efforts, contact Jodi Irvine, President at 907-451-0389 or you can E-mail her at
jodi@fra-alaska.net / Membership Flyer / Scholarship Application

Adult Immunization Schedule

HRSA endorses recommendations for Adult Immunizations. The complete chart of recommended vaccinations for adults can be found at http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2011.pdf.

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)

Newsletter article on Ethnogeriatrics and Culturally-competent Care: Building Techniques Across Regions AGHExchange Spring 2008

Institute of Medicine (IOM) report

On "Retooling for An Aging America Building a Health Care Workforce" it refers to several shortages in the health care area. http://www.aamc/newsroom/reporter/june08/aging.htm

Medicare Beneficiary

Rebecca Sheir from APRN public radio would like to talk to a Medicare beneficiary in Anchorage who is having trouble finding a physician. Contact her at 907-550-8453 or via E-mail at Rebecca@akradio.org

Senators Stevens & Murkowski Secures Permanent Medicare Reimbursement Fix for Alaska-AARP

Download the following document FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Contacts are Aaron Saunders at 907-271-5915 and Steve Wackowski 202-224-5122.

Employment

Alaska Alliance for Direct Service Careers (AADSC)

Looking for a job or need a position filled? AADSC provides a link for individuals looking for jobs and agencies to post jobs. Click on the link below or contact Heidi Frost at 1-888-269-8990 / 907-269-8999 or E-mail her at anhjf1@uaa.alaska.edu or http://www.partners.hss.state.ak.us/aadsc/

Providence Health and Services Alaska-Providence Extended Care Center-Nurse Aide On-The-Job Training Program

Download document Nurse Aide On-The-Job Training Program for details or go to www.providence.org/careers

Volunteers of America Vacancy Announcement

Position title: Grand families Network Coordinator. Looking for a local/statewide coordination and facilitation of support to grandparents raising grandchildren, as well as extensive networking of resources and services. Including public speaking and training. For more information and how to apply download the following documents VOA Vacancy Announcement and Grands Network Coordinator for general questions contact Christina Lowther at 907-522-9866.

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