Catholic Community Service, Inc.

07/31/2026

The Senior and Caregiver Resource Center and help you, or help you help your loved one, navigate all the support resources available to find what fits you best! Call 907-463-6177 or email [email protected]!

07/29/2026

If you have a senior in your life who doesn't need full time care or assisted living, but would be safer and happier not home alone, get in touch with us to see if The Bridge Adult Day Program might be a good fit to support their needs! Call us at 907-463-6170 or email [email protected].

07/24/2026

The Goldbelt, Inc. Tram Tour Department is coming to the Juneau Senior Center next Wednesday for storytelling, traditional songs, and dance! Thank you so much for sharing your Tlingit culture with the seniors!

🌟 Join us for a special Tlingit performance! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome the Goldbelt Tram Tour Department to the Senior Center for an hour of storytelling, traditional songs, and dance. It’s a beautiful chance to celebrate culture, connect with community, and enjoy the artistry of Tlingit tradition.

🗓 Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Juneau Senior Center

This event is free and open to all seniors — come share in the experience and help us honor the rich cultural heritage that makes our community so special. 💛

07/24/2026

Alzheimer's is a complex condition, and a wide variety of symptoms can appear as a result of its various stages, from apathy to euphoria to hallucination, on top of the general loss of short-term memory.

We liked this online course from the Caregiver Action Network that covers the neuropsychiatric symptoms of Alzheimer’s that most patients will experience to some degree at some point in their journey, as well as some possible treatments and medications to ask their care provider about. Thank you to CAN for providing this free and informative resource:

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer’s disease refer to a range of behavioral and psychological symptoms and can affect up to 97% of patients, according to the National Institutes of Health. These symptoms can include agitation, depression, anxiety, apathy, hallucinations/delusions (psycho...

07/21/2026

Did you know that, on average, one quarter of the attendees of each of our senior centers are over the age of 85? And for nearly all of our senior centers, elders over the age of 85 is our largest demographic of people served.

We’re honored to create an environment that supports our elderly neighbors and helps them age in place, and delighted by all community members who step forward to make sure that can happen. If you’d like to get involved, visit https://ccsak.org/volunteer/

07/17/2026

Caring for an aging loved one is a beautiful and important task, but also quite challenging. If you find yourself in that situation, we recommend giving this booklet from AARP a read about how to care for yourself while caring for someone else. It’s a bit long, but full of great insight about how taking care of yourself can help you take the best care of someone else, as long as some risk factors and warning signs to look out for to protect your own wellbeing.

From the booklet: “Caring for family members or friends can be deeply rewarding, but it also takes a toll. It’s often stressful, physically and mentally exhausting, emotionally draining and at times traumatic. Many caregivers experience anxiety, depression and burnout; some develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As you focus on meeting the needs of others, it’s easy to neglect your own wellbeing, which can make everything feel even harder to manage.”

Read the whole thing for free here:

07/14/2026

Not long ago, we had the honor of working with Gina*. Gina was an elder who wanted to stay in her own home and community, despite the challenges that come with age.

When Gina's family reached out to their local senior center for help, we signed her up for meal delivery, provided daily transportation, and got her connected with a tribal Navigator to help with home needs like heating oil. This support enabled Gina to safely live in her own home, with the essential support and resources she needed to spend her final years in the environment and with the people she knew and loved.

Thanks to our community of support, Gina was empowered to live the last phase of her life as she saw fit, and her family had what they needed to honor her wishes. Thank you for being a support to Southeast Alaska.
*name and photo changed for privacy*

07/09/2026

While there isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s yet (though we’re hopeful!), understanding some of the underlying causes of the disease can help us take major steps toward prevention, and help mitigate ongoing symptoms. We thought this article from the Alzheimer's Association was a really useful resource to begin thinking through how we can each give our brain the best chance to age well, including some unexpected contributors like diet, blood pressure, and even seat belts!

Prevention and risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias – learn about studies exploring exercise, diet, head trauma and other potential brain health factors.

07/08/2026

Jean* has lived in Southeast Alaska for a long time, and experienced age-related changes to her brain for several years. For Jean, the Bridge Adult Day Center was a great source of community and social support as she and her family lived with her cognitive changes.

With each new phase of Jean’s cognitive health, staff helped her navigate and provided compassionate and understanding care. And through each change, Jean really enjoyed the many activities she could share with her friends there, from gardening to live music to contra dancing, and even visits from the Juneau Animal Rescue.

For Jean and her family, the familiarity of staff and friends at The Bridge Adult Day Center has been irreplaceable during a time of constant change in all other aspects of life, and a reliable source of friendship and hope.
*name and photo changed for privacy*

To learn more about the Bridge Adult Day Center, go to https://ccsak.org/services/southeast-senior-services/other-programs/the-bridge-adult-day-program/

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and cheerful weekend! From all of us at Catholic Community Service, Happy 4th of July!