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.

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.

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.

Arts@360’s Alaska Originals is excited to present the work of Woosh Kinaadeiyí, featuring spoken word performances by Christy NaMee Eriksen, Veinglorious , Guy Unzicker and Mike Christenson, set to the music of Jacob Pickard. Conor Lendrum hosts. Woosh Kinaadeiyí is a nonprofit organization committed to diversity, inclusive community, and empowering voice. Woosh Kinaadeiyí organizes free…

Joe McCabe and Brian Weed, originators of the popular Hidden History Facebook page, talk about exploring early mines, hydroelectric facilities and pre-World War II installations which were crucial to Juneau’s early development and have been forgotten by the passage of time. They’ll also discuss the ethics of responsible exploring and how to do it safely.

The Juneau World Affairs Council presents “Understanding the Turmoil in the Middle East” with Dr. Andy David. David is Israel’s consul general to the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He’s served Israel in various diplomatic positions domestically and abroad since 1998. His academic background is in medicine and dentistry.