The death comes as the Pioneer Home works to contain a cluster of infections among a vulnerable population. The facility provides assisted-living care to Alaskans age 65 and older.
Aging
Alaska Pioneer Homes are trying out in-person visits again
Next Monday, the Pioneer Home in Juneau plans to expand its visitations from one family member to two family members per household.
U.S. Rep. Don Young downplayed COVID-19. Now he’s back to in-person campaign events.
At 87 years old, Young is the nation’s oldest Congressman, and he’s at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alaska nursing homes are closed to the public, but joyful rituals are still happening inside.
Nursing home staff in Juneau are trying to create a sense of normalcy for the residents.
Governor signs bill lowering Pioneer Home rates following 2019 hike
Last year’s rate hikes more than doubled rates for some residents at Alaska’s six state-run long-term care facilities.
State restricts visitors to Alaska nursing homes
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is placing new restrictions on visitors to long-term care facilities and nursing homes to shield residents from exposure to the coronavirus.
Tribal health programs throughout Alaska take precautions against coronavirus
Alaska Native and tribal health organizations take the wellness of their communities pretty seriously. Many of them are taking a precautionary approach to coronavirus — but their biggest piece of advice is this: Don’t panic.
On high alert for coronavirus, services to Anchorage elders roll on
One subset of Alaskans is particularly at risk from the coronavirus – the elderly – and that has Anchorage facilities that serve senior citizens on high alert.
Alaska’s ferry shutdown adds steep costs for medical travel
The Alaska Marine Highway System has not provided regular service for the past month. That’s made it difficult for people with mobility issues to travel for medical care.
Alaska Senate considers bill to dial back Pioneer Home rate hikes
In September, the lowest-paying residents saw their rates jump by about $1,000. But rates for some residents requiring more intense care jumped by more than $6,000.