Saxman-Ketchikan Senior Center

07/31/2026

07/27/2026

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07/27/2026

The “glymphatic system” has two primary purposes: one purpose is to serve as a waste clearance system critical for tissue homeostasis and the second is to distribute non waste compounds (glucose, lipids, amino acids, and neurotransmitters) to the brain

Getting more quality sleep: Glymphatic function has been shown to be greatly enhanced while you are asleep. Sleeping on your side: Interestingly, researchers have found that in the brains of mice, the glymphatic system cleared amyloid beta most rapidly when they slept on their sides.

**First, the channels of the glymphatic system fill with cerebrospinal fluid.
**This fluid collects “garbage” like proteins, toxins, and other waste products as it flows along the network.
**Your brain then flushes this waste at different drainage sites, where it moves through your body and exits just like any other type of waste.

Improving glymphatic function through lifestyle interventions and medical management may help mitigate the risk and progression of these diseases.

07/27/2026

A dementia-friendly community is a village, town, city or county that is informed, safe and respectful of individuals living with dementia, their families and caregivers and provides supportive options that foster quality of life. Joining DFA means a community is engaging in a process to become more dementia friendly.

A dementia-friendly community is a village, town, city or county th...

07/27/2026

WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A COOK TO COME JOIN US IN SAXMAN.

The Saxman-Ketchikan Senior Center is looking for a Cook to help feed our seniors! If you or someone you know may be interested, please visit www.ccsak.org/jobs or email [email protected].

07/24/2026

Did you know?????

Rural CAP Senior Companion Program is looking for local senior volunteers!

Make a difference in your community by supporting seniors in maintaining independence, improving quality of life, and staying connected. The Senior Companion Program offers flexible volunteer opportunities and a tax-free stipend for service.

Interested in volunteering, let's talk about it! Comment below if you're interested and we'll connect you someone to chat more.
You can also reach out to (907) 717-7932 or [email protected].

07/23/2026

Join here: https://alaskabar.org/for-our-community/zoom-clinic/

07/22/2026

Meet one of our amazing Rural CAP Senior Companion Program Volunteer Coordinators!
This is Ashley Snyder and she is in Ketchikan, AK. Here's what Ashley has to say about why she accepted this position and what she enjoys about doing it.

I was excited to accept this position because I believe in the power of connection, the importance of our older adults, and because I wanted to meet like-minded people here in Ketchikan, as I am new to town. I’ve enjoyed connecting with elders of all kinds here in Ketchikan, Saxman, Kake and more during my time with CAP and sharing berry picking stories and recipes.

I’m a berry picker from way back! I grew up in the fertile farmlands and prairies of rural Texas and every spring I would pick bags of dewberries, these delicious blackberry-like berries that grow in dense, brambly spots so my mom could make me a dewberry cobbler for my birthday. Oh, to go back in time and spend a sunny afternoon picking berries and playing in creeks with my brother again!

Interested in volunteering? Please comment below or reach out to (907) 717-7932.

07/22/2026

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/

07/18/2026

It was a beautiful Community Wide Senior Citizens Picnic at Ward Lake today!