Respected Elder Program
Promoting independence, mobility, and community quality of life for Alaska Native and Native American Elders, aged 55 and older, in the greater Anchorage area. We foster an environment of high quality, dignity, and sovereign tribal pride.
Independent & Mobile Living
We deliver assistance designed to enhance quality of life and encourage active participation in tribal society. By offering light housekeeping, home visits, transportation, and daily healthy hot lunches, we support sovereign elders staying active in their homes and communities.
Comprehensive Elder Services
Dignified outpatient and in-home services
Nutritional Lunch Program
Served hot Monday through Friday, bringing Elders together to share traditional meals, healthy ingredients, and warm conversation.
Scheduled Transportation
Coordinated van transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping, mini-potlucks, and community events.
In-Home Visits & Care
Supportive companionship visits, checks, and assistance programs to foster safe independent living environments.
Light Housekeeping
Coordinated assistance with household tasks and housekeeping for eligible customer-owners aged 55 and over.
Advocacy & Referrals
Information support and care referrals to medical specialists, pharmacy deliveries, and benefit coordination.
Daily Activity & Nutrition Timeline
We schedule seasonal outings and local traditional exercises on a regular basis:
Social Welcome & Crafts Circles
Meet in the community circle halls for beading, fur sewing poms, and leather pouch stitchen.
Traditional Hot Nutrition Lunch
Healthy meals incorporating local salmon, fresh greens, and wild foods tailored for senior dietary health.
Seasonal Outings & Harvesting
Coordinated excursions for vegetable picking, local berry gathering, and wellness exercises in the Alaskan landscapes.
Annual Traditional Gatherings
We organize several large potlucks and events throughout the year to celebrate sovereign tribal heritage:
Fiddle My Heart Dance
A cheerful, high-energy live fiddle gathering honoring senior couples and sovereign tribal families.
Monthly Mini-Potlucks
Elders share home-cooked traditional foods, native berries, wild salmon, and storytelling.
Annual Fall Potluck
Celebrating the harvest and tundra berry-picking cycles with elder circles.
Traditional Christmas Party
A festive winter gathering featuring elder carols, gift exchanges, and warm native botanical teas.