Some military veterans who would otherwise need to live in nursing homes are able to remain at home thanks to a U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs pilot program in Haines.
The Veterans Options for Independence, Choice and Empowerment (VOICE) program gives vets a monthly stipend to hire people of their choosing to do everything from cooking dinners and bathing assistance to driving them to town for groceries.
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) is administering the…
