AARP Alaska

Karen Hunt served as a Superior Court Judge from 1984 until 2000. And while she retired from the bench, Judge Hunt has definitely not retired. She continues to work in a variety of ways that benefit both community and people. In this program, Judge Hunt discusses “minimum documents” people should have in place that will protect their families. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.

Pamela Kelley, Education Director for Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska talks about the number of Alaskans affected by Alzheimer’s and what steps should be done immediately – by the individual and the family – when the diagnosis is first learned. Ms. Kelley also shares information on a variety of workshops offered by the organization. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.

Julie Wrigley, estate planning and business attorney with the Durrell Law Group, P.C. of Anchorage, discusses the personal journey she underwent when she discovered she had cancer – and how that changed her life. She now speaks publicly on the importance of having three documents completed: (1) Advance Health Care Directive; (2) A Durable Power of Attorney; and (3) A Will or Revocable Living Trust. Ms. Wrigley also discusses the importance of how often individuals should review their paperwork and where to keep documents. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.

Kristy Naylor, Securities and Enforcement Chief and David Newman, Senior Examiner for the State of Alaska Division of Banking and Securities share the story – and video interview — of Bill Burk of Anchorage who was a victim of financial fraud. Burk, a Korean War veteran, former boxer, miner and commercial fisherman had been promised returns of 16 to 18 percent for his investment, but the initial sales pitch was disingenuous. Fortunately, Mr. Burk got his money back thanks to the Division of Banking and Securities. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.

Kristy Naylor, Securities and Enforcement Chief and David Newman, Senior Examiner for the State of Alaska Division of Banking and Securities discuss the mission of the Division, how Alaskans can protect themselves from fraud, how an investor can check out a broker-dealer or investment adviser and questions you as an investor have the right to ask a financial planner. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.

Michelle Tabler, Alaska Regional Manager for the Better Business Bureau Northwest talks about scams that target seniors, including medical scams, medical device scams, counterfeit prescription drugs scams, charity scams, fake win notice scams, the grandparent scam, the Microsoft scam, the IRS or Jury Duty Scam, and internet fraud. She also talks about the BBBs new Scam Tracker. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.