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Alaska Senior Resources and Senior Services

Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman
Under Alaska Statute 47.62.015 the Ombudsman is charged with assisting seniors who reside in nursing homes and assisted living homes. The Ombudsman may also investigate complaints made by or on behalf of seniors, regardless of where they may live. The Ombudsman investigates complaints made against other private or public agencies, participates in the development and review of public policy, and acts as an advocate to ensure and promote the health, safety, well-being and quality of life of Alaska's seniors. The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman also provides information and referral services to Alaska's seniors and their loved ones.

Alaska Long Term Care Ombudsman
Robert Dreyer
The Trust Authority Building
3745 Community Park Loop, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907.334.4480
Toll-Free: 800.730.6393
Fax: 907.334.4486
http://www.akoltco.org/index.cfm

Alaska Commission on Aging
Denise Daniello
Executive Director
Division of Senior & Disability Services
Department of Health & Social Services
PO Box 110203
Juneau, AK 99811-0209
Phone: 907.465.4879
Fax: 907.465.1398
Email: denise.daniello@alaska.gov
http://www.alaskaaging.org/

Alaska Law Help
Alaska Law Help provides legal self-help information for seniors in such topics as Caregiver Information, Employment Discrimination, Elder Abuse, Grandparent Custody and Visitation, Health Care, Long Term Care, Home Care Options, Nursing Homes, Medicare, Money & Banking, Taxes and Wills. Alaska Law Help is a project of Alaska Legal Services Corporation in collaboration with community partners and advocacy groups, Pro Bono Net, and the Legal Services Corporation.
http://www.alaskalawhelp.org

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