Teresa Holt, Long Term Care Ombudsman for the State of Alaska discusses how the Long Term Care Ombudsman serves Alaska’s senior population, the rights of residents living in long term care facilities, and the ABC’s of choosing an Assisted Living Home in Alaska. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.
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AARP Alaska #702: Medicare Today
Nila Morgan, a certified Medicare counselor and fraud education coordinator with the Medicare Information Office/Anchorage Senior Activity Center talks about Medicare, the different parts of Medicare, when to enroll, costs associated with Medicare, how beneficiaries can protect their information and resources available. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.
AARP Alaska #701: The State of Public Health in Alaska
Dr. Jay Butler, Chief Medical Officer with the State of Alaska Division of Health and Social Services and Director of the Division of Public Health discusses the essential services of public health and what appears to be an alarmingly increase in the use of opioids in Alaska. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.