In-Home Care in Alaska

Alaska is a state that is filled with mystery, splendor, and intrigue. The mystery comes in part because it's not one of the 48 contiguous states, but it also comes because it is so sparse - despite the fact that it's the biggest state in the union, it's also the 4th least populated state. But this simply means is that the state is filled with breathtaking natural encounters; the likes of which simply cannot be replicated in the lower 48. As such, it is one of the most fascinating states to live in. And for seniors that want to experience all of the spectacular goodness that Alaska has to offer, they can do so easily because of the senior living communities that are scattered throughout the state.

Alaska in Brief

Alaska became a state in 1959, but the territory that eventually became Alaska was purchased from the Russian Empire back in 1867. The sheer size of the state is rather mind-boggling. It's twice the size of Texas, its coastline is the larger than all of the country's other states combined. It's larger than all but 18 countries, and larger than the combined area of the country's 22 smallest states.

Yet despite this size, Alaska only has about 735,000 residents - roughly half of which live in and around the state's most populous city, Anchorage. Despite this, Alaska has become a key component to the national economy, primarily because of its oil, natural gas, and fishing industries. Its local economy is further boosted by its sterling reputation for being a hub for tourism.

And there is plenty of plenty of wide open space and natural wonder for residents and tourists alike to enjoy in Alaska. Most of Alaska's allure in this regard is because it provides experiences that are singular to its landscape. For example, the state affords people the chance to go glacier hiking. Hopping on a boat and taking a cruise around the state gives people the opportunity to get near icebergs and icy blue waters. And even various outdoor adventures that can be experienced elsewhere in the country, such as taking advantage of the state's bevy of national parks, feel different here because the lack of residential intrusion makes the great outdoors feel even greater. Plus, these venues also give visitors the chance to enjoy sights that are uniquely Alaskan in nature, such as viewing indigenous wildlife roaming free or checking out the Aurora Borealis as it dances in the sky above the state's timberline.

Additionally, Alaska's landscape is dotted with all sorts of indigenous culture. The state has long shown a deep reverence for the Native Americans and even the Russians that were here before it became a U.S. territory. This is especially experienced throughout the various museums, art exhibits, and other cultural centers that are located throughout Alaska, both in cities like Anchorage and state capital Juneau and elsewhere.

How Senior Living Communities in Alaska Function

In a nutshell, Alaska's senior living communities work so well because their main focus is to encourage golden agers to enjoy life to its fullest. They accomplish this noble goal by providing a way for their senior residents to live as independently as their body and mind will allow them to. This in turn allows them to enjoy a living experience that is filled with dignity and grace.

While this philosophy means that the communities will only step into the lives of seniors only when it is medically necessary for them to do so, this doesn't mean that they will be totally absent from the lives of their residents. In fact, they do a tremendous job of putting together situations and functions in a safe and secure environment; activities that are designed to encourage social peer-to-peer interaction. These ensuing connections allow the golden agers interact with each other in a way that could potentially lead to the cultivation of sturdy friendships and solid bonds - elements that have great potential to encourage golden agers to lead a more active lifestyle.

Living a Grand Life in Alaska

Alaska looms larger than life, and not just because it is so huge. Rather, its combination of bucolic open space, singularly natural splendor, and remote locale make it a land that feels like a perpetual escape. It is a terrific place for seniors that wish to experience bliss in its purest form. And because of the senior living communities that exist within the state, the opportunity for maximizing these blissful encounters are made even easier for them to experience.