Seniors
| Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – Northern Region (Regional Office) |
| 1424 Moore Street, Fairbanks |
| ADRC North connects seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers with long-term care services and supports in their communities. An ADRC Specialist can help: identify your long-term support needs, explore your options for meeting those needs, connect you with the resources you choose for yourself or a loved one, and follow up to ensure your needs are met |
| (907) 452-2551 |
| https://adrcnorth.org/ |
| State of Alaska – Central Office – Aging and Disability Resource Centers Toll Free (855) 565-2017 https://health.alaska.gov/dsds/pages/adrc/default.aspx |
| Senior & Disability Resources – State of Alaska |
| 751 Old Richardson Hwy., Suite 100a, Fairbanks |
| Our mission is to promote health, well-being and safety for individuals with disabilities, seniors and vulnerable adults by facilitating access to quality services and supports that foster independence, personal choice and dignity. |
| Toll Free (800) 770-1672 or (907) 451-5045 |
| https://health.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/default.aspx |
| Adult Public Assistance – State of Alaska |
| 675 7th Avenue, Fairbanks |
| Alaska’s Adult Public Assistance (APA) program provides cash assistance to needy aged, blind, and disabled Alaskans to help them remain independent. The APA program gives cash to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and others who have income and resources within APA income and resource limits. APA recipients are also eligible for Medicaid benefits. |
| Toll Free (800) 478-7778 [email protected] |
| https://health.alaska.gov/dpa/pages/apa/default.aspx |
| Also administers the Senior Benefits Program – State of Alaska The Senior Benefits Program was established on August 1, 2007. It pays cash benefits to Alaskan seniors who are age 65 or older and have low to moderate income. Cash payments are $76, $175, or $250 each month depending on income. |
| https://health.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/seniorbenefits/default.aspx |
| Medicare Information Office – State of Alaska |
| Anchorage |
| The Anchorage staff and statewide network of counselors offer one-on-one counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their families, tips on how to spot and report Medicare errors, waste and fraud, and classes on Medicare. |
| Toll Free (800) 478-6065 |
| https://health.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/medicare/default.aspx |
| US Social Security Administration |
| 101 12th Ave, Fairbanks |
| Social security provides income to seniors after retirement, disability, or death of a loved one. Social security also provides enrollment in Medicare and replacement social security cards. Please visit our user-friendly website for information about online services. |
| Toll Free (800) 478-0391 |
| https://www.ssa.gov/ |
| Fairbanks Resource Agency (FRA) – Senior Services |
| 805 Airport Way, Fairbanks |
| FRA Senior Services offers home and community-based services to adults with Alzheimer’s disease or age-related dementia, and seniors experiencing frail or disabling conditions. Our comprehensive range of services are designed for those who can no longer manage independently. At the same time, we provide supports to caregivers that include time-off from caregiving duties while knowing that their loved one or friend is receiving needed care services. |
| (907) 456-8901 |
| https://fra-alaska.org/our-services/senior-services/ |
| Fairbanks Senior Center |
| 1424 Moore Street, Fairbanks |
| The Fairbanks Senior Center offers a variety of services. Our Meals on Wheels program delivers meals to participants who are over 60 years of age and homebound. Our Silver Squad program—created in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic—is available to eligible seniors for daily wellness check phone calls and help with errands and grocery runs. Our Helping Hands program is available to eligible seniors and veterans who are in need of accessibility home modifications in order for them to age safely at home. They also help administer the Senior Access Program (SAP), which provides funding for access modifications to homes of elders. |
| (907) 452-1735 |
| https://fairbanksseniorcenter.org/ |
| Santa’s Senior Center – North Pole 101 E. 5th Avenue, North Pole (907) 488-4663 http://www.santaseniors.com/ |
| Salcha Senior Center 6062 Johnson Road, Salcha (907) 488-1606 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064997821780 |
| Fairbanks Pioneer Home |
| 2221 Eagan Avenue, Fairbanks |
| The Alaska Pioneer Homes are licensed assisted living homes that are owned and operated by the State of Alaska. Guided by the Eden Alternative® philosophy, staff together with volunteers, friends and family members, work to create a supportive, caring, vibrant and engaging community where the elders are truly the heart of the home. Admissions requirements: Alaskan resident, resident of the state continuously for a minimum of one year immediately before application, in need of the aid, and 60 years of age or older. |
| (907) 458-2221 |
| https://dfcs.alaska.gov/daph/Pages/fairbanks/default.aspx |
| Fairbanks Native- Elder Community Services |
| Fairbanks Native Association provides a variety of programs, including transportation, home visiting, information and referrals for frail or elderly clients. Onsite nutritious hot meals five days a week. Advocacy support and assistance with applications for housing, energy assistance, employment, other welfare programs, and more. |
| (907) 452-1648 EXT 6015 |
| https://www.fairbanksnative.org/our-services/community-services/ |
| Fairbanks Parks & Recreation Senior Program |
| Various Fairbanks Locations |
| Staying active and engaged leads to health and well-being. Join us for walking at the Big Dipper Ice Arena, exercise at the Mary Siah and Santa Senior Center, and scheduled cultural outings! The FNSB VanTran service provides transportation to and from all Senior Programs (must register first). |
| (907) 459-1136 |
| https://fairbanksak.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29905 |
| Alaska Department of Fish & Game |
| 1300 College Rd, Fairbanks |
| Offers free or low-cost licenses and exemptions from certain regulations for disabled or visually impaired persons over 60 (hunting, trapping & fishing licenses). |
| (907) 459-7200 |
| https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=home.main |
| AARP Alaska |
| The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers a variety of events and resources, including their monthly AARP Magazine and discount program. AARP membership is for individuals over the age of 50. |
| Toll Free (888) 687-2277 (National Office) |
| https://states.aarp.org/alaska/ |
| Alzheimer’s Resources of Alaska |
| 565 University Ave. STE 2, Fairbanks |
| We are the leading source of information, support, and services in the state for individuals with disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and their families and caregivers. Many services available, including support groups, care coordination, and more. |
| (907) 452-2277 |
| https://www.alzalaska.org/ |
| Access Alaska |
| 3399 Peger Rd, Fairbanks |
| Access Alaska encourages and promotes the total integration of people who experience a disability and senior Alaskans to live independently in the community of their choice. They provide information and referrals, independent living skills training, advocacy, and a medical loans closet. |
| (907) 479-7940 or 800-770-4488 [email protected] |
| https://www.accessalaska.org/ |
| Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA) |
| 1500 W 33rd Ave., Anchorage |
| Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA) is the only private non-profit, statewide, comprehensive, resource center serving Alaskans of any age to make informed decisions about AT that best meets their needs. Assistive Technology (AT) solutions are used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life. |
| Toll Free (800) 723 – 2852 or (907) 563-2599 |
| https://www.atlaak.org/ |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) |
| Fairbanks |
| UAF offers senior citizen tuition waivers for permanent Alaska residents sixty-five or older. Senior citizens may register for courses on the first day of classes on a space-available basis. |
| (907) 474-5149 |
| https://uaf.edu/bursar/for-students/tuition-waivers.php |
| Mature Alaskans Seeking Skills & Training (MASST) |
| 675 Seventh Avenue, Station B, Fairbanks |
| The intent of this program is to place older individuals in community service positions and provide job training to help them become self-sufficient, provide much needed support to organizations that benefit from increased civic engagement, and strengthen the communities that are served by such organizations. This program helps Alaska retain the valuable resources of older workers while enabling this population to maintain an independent lifestyle and make meaningful contributions to their communities |
| (907) 451-5918 |
| https://labor.alaska.gov/masst/ |
| Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) |
| The Commodity Supplemental Food Program is a needs-based food program just for seniors 60 and over – administered through the Fairbanks Food Bank. Each box contains canned fruits, veggies and meat, cheese, along with juice and milk. This program is administered through the Fairbanks Food Bank and the food boxes can be picked up there or delivered to the home through a network of volunteers. |
| (907) 457-4273 |
| https://www.fairbanksfoodbank.org/programs/commodity-supplemental-food-program/ |
| The Office of Elder Fraud and Assistance – State of Alaska |
| Anchorage |
| The mission of the office is to investigate claims regarding the financial exploitation of Alaskans 60 and older and seek civil remedies on behalf of elders unable to bring a complaint without assistance. |
| (907) 334-5954 |
| http://doa.alaska.gov/opa/oefa/ |
| Adult Protective Services – State of Alaska Senior & Disability Services |
| You may call to report suspected abuse of a vulnerable adult to 1-800-478-9996 (in state only) or 907-269-3666 or complete the report about suspected abuse to a vulnerable adult via the Centralized Report (see link below). Any incident in which a vulnerable adult suffers harm from abandonment, abuse, exploitation, neglect or self-neglect should be reported. |
| (907) 269-3666 or Toll Free (800) 478-9996 |
| https://health.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/aps/apsreportinfo.aspx |
| Adult Protective Services – State of Alaska Senior & Disability Services |
| You may call to report suspected abuse of a vulnerable adult to 1-800-478-9996 (in state only) or 907-269-3666 or complete the report about suspected abuse to a vulnerable adult via the Centralized Report (see link below). Any incident in which a vulnerable adult suffers harm from abandonment, abuse, exploitation, neglect or self-neglect should be reported. |
| (907) 269-3666 or Toll Free (800) 478-9996 |
| https://health.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/aps/apsreportinfo.aspx |