Alaska Pioneer Homes: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

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Dave Cote
Division of Alaska Pioneer Homes Director

"While preserving dignity and individuality, the Pioneer Homes are committed to providing a safe and compassionate environment to residents, with a focus on people's abilities and potential for personal growth."

-Dave Cote, Director

News

May 2012-Anchorage

Anchorage Pioneer Home Resident Celebrates 100 Years

Genevieve Marguerite (Marge) Gull celebrates her 100th birthday with family and friends April 30, 2012 at the Anchorage Pioneer Home.
Congratulations!

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Strawberry Delights from the Iron Chef Challenge

Iron Chef Challenge winners Diane Yaggi, Patty Wilkinson and Barbara McIntire.

The Anchorage Pioneer Home sponsored another fun and delicious Iron Chef challenge. To welcome Spring, many lucious and tasty deserts along with ice cream recipes were made from strawberries. The event - the latest of several Iron Chef challenges the Home has hosted this year - featured delicious entries from residents, including the ADRD wing, and their families, staff and volunteers. Patty Wilkinson and ADRD representatives, Barbara McIntire and Diane Yaggi tied for first place. Robert Montague, recreation and volunteer services director, took second and third place.

From left to right: Diane Yaggi-APH staff,
Patty Wilkinson-Aph staff and Barbara
McIntire-APH volunteer.
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March 2012-Fairbanks

Pioneers' Homes a haven for Alaska's elderly.
READ THE STORY from the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner by reporter Sam Friedman.

December 2011-Fairbanks

Fairbanks Pioneer Home resident Veteran Robert Ingram recalls the WWII battle in the Aleutian Islands.
Visit this link to view a video from the Fairbanks News-Miner.

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