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Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) — Alaska
State entry point for aging/disability information, referrals, and local support options.
Alaska
Alaska resources for caregivers
Key Alaska entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportSupport
Caregiver support & respite (via ADRC) — Alaska
Start with ADRC for caregiver resources, support options, and respite referrals in your area.
Medicaid LTSSWaivers
Home & Community-Based (HCBS) Waivers — Alaska
Alaska Medicaid long-term services and supports delivered through waivers and related programs.
Getting paidSelf-directed
Self-directed options (confirm locally) — Alaska
Some services may be available through consumer direction / participant choice depending on program and eligibility. Verify with Medicaid/ADRC.
Job-related supportLeave
Federal FMLA (job-protected leave)
If eligible, FMLA may provide unpaid, job-protected leave for family caregiving.
SafetyAPS
Adult Protective Services (APS) — Alaska
How to report suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Long-term careOmbudsman
Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Alaska
Help resolving concerns in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care settings.
Benefits portalApply
Alaska Connect (myAlaska) — benefits portal
Online portal for Division of Public Assistance programs (apply, renew, report changes, upload documents).