The Alaska Commission on Aging (ACoA) is excited to share news about its new podcast, "Alaska Wisdom and Wellness." The show was created to share helpful information about aging with Alaska's seniors, elders, and the people who care for them.
The podcast is hosted by Marty Lange and Pat Branson. Marty is the executive director of ACoA, and Pat Branson was the executive director of the Senior Center of Kodiak for 35 years before retiring. They will talk about the unique needs of older Alaskans and cover important topics like preventing falls, avoiding scams aimed at seniors, and understanding Alzheimer's disease. In each episode, they will interview experts to provide listeners with practical advice and useful resources. A new episode will be released every other month, with each show lasting between 30 and 50 minutes.
The idea for "Alaska Wisdom and Wellness" came from the need to get information to seniors in rural and remote areas, where many people still rely on the radio. The show is available on the YouTube Podcast platform. It is also being offered completely free to local radio stations all over Alaska, so they can play it for their communities whenever they like.
"We are excited to bring this program to our seniors and caregivers," Lange said. "Our goal is to educate, inform, and support Alaskans as they handle the changes that come with aging, and to give them the information they need to live healthy, independent lives."
You can find "Alaska Wisdom and Wellness" at https://wisdom.alaska.gov or by going to YouTube.com and searching for “Alaska Wisdom.” The first few episodes are available now, with new ones coming out every other month. You can subscribe to the show on YouTube or visit ACoA's website for more information. This podcast is an important part of the Alaska Commission on Aging's mission to help all older Alaskans live with dignity and independence.
