The hours are long and irregular, the demands are psychologically and physically tiring, and the pay is nonexistent. But most people who hold this job don't even acknowledge the fact that they're working.

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer's Disease Resource Agency of Alaska continues efforts to bring attention to issues relating to the care of those with Alzheimer's Disease or related disorders.

News in brief from around the state.

...has shown that the course reduces caregiver distress. Amanda Lofgren, Education Specialist for the Alzheimer's Disease Resource Agency of Alaska, will offer various ways for family members to participate. From 5 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 26 and...

Former Juneau resident Vivian Stoddard Laurie died Feb. 14, 2009, at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. She was 93.