Jan Watson named 2009 Andrus Award Winner for Alaska

Thirty seven percent of eligible Alaskans age 60 and older are eligible for an additional $72 a month for food, but haven’t applied for assistance. The AARP Foundation is trying to get the word out that assistance is available.

Check Benefits QuickLINK to See If You’re Eligible For an Additional $72 A Month in Food Assistance

Thirty seven percent of eligible Alaskans age 60 and older are eligible for an additional $72 a month for food, but haven’t applied for assistance. The AARP Foundation is trying to get the word out that assistance is available.

Many Alaskans are Either Uninsured or Under-insured

Health care insecurity affects 50 to 64 year olds who are either uninsured or under-insured. In Alaska, more than 22,000 Baby Boomers are uninsured and more are under-insured.

Alaska Ranks Fourth in Volunteerism

While Alaska ranks fourth in the nation in volunteerism, seventy percent of Americans report they have never been asked to volunteer.

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Facts About Grandparents in Alaska