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353<script> 354/** 355 * Dynamic Navigation Menu with Responsive Overflow 356 * Automatically collapses menu items into a "More..." dropdown on narrow screens 357 */ 358 359(function() { 360 'use strict'; 361 362 // Configuration 363 const CONFIG = { 364 RESERVED_SPACE: 200, 365 BREAKPOINT: 990, 366 DEBOUNCE_DELAY: 0, 367 SELECTOR: { 368 MAIN_MENU: 'ul.nav.navbar-nav.me-auto', 369 DROPDOWN_TOGGLE: '[data-bs-toggle="dropdown"]' 370 }, 371 CLASS: { 372 NAV_ITEM: 'nav-item', 373 NAV_LINK: 'nav-link', 374 DROPDOWN: 'dropdown', 375 DROPDOWN_ITEM: 'dropdown-item', 376 DROPDOWN_MENU: 'dropdown-menu', 377 DROPEND: 'dropend', 378 HIDDEN: 'd-none', 379 PROTECTED: 'jvlmn', 380 REGULAR: 'jvlmnreg', 381 MORE_DROPDOWN: 'more-dropdown', 382 MORE_MENU: 'more-menu' 383 } 384 }; 385 386 // State management 387 let resizeTimer = null; 388 let mainMenu = null; 389 let moreDropdown = null; 390 let moreMenu = null; 391 let hasInitialized = false; // track if init() has run 392 393 /** 394 * Initialize the dynamic menu system 395 */ 396 function init() { 397 try { 398 if (hasInitialized) return; // safety check 399 hasInitialized = true; 400 // Check if dynamic menu is enabled 401 if (!shouldInitialize()) { 402 return; 403 } 404 405 mainMenu = document.querySelector(CONFIG.SELECTOR.MAIN_MENU); 406 407 if (!mainMenu) { 408 console.error('[DynamicMenu] Main menu not found. Selector:', CONFIG.SELECTOR.MAIN_MENU); 409 return; 410 } 411 412 mergeExistingMoreDropdowns(); 413 setupEventListeners(); 414 adjustMenu(); 415 showNavbar(); 416 } catch (error) { 417 console.error('[DynamicMenu] Initialization error:', error); 418 } 419 } 420 421 /** 422 * Show navbar sections on page load 423 */ 424 function showNavbar() { 425 const items = document.querySelectorAll('#JvlNavbarContent .navbar-nav > li'); 426 items.forEach((item, index) => { 427 item.classList.add('show'); 428 }); 429 } 430 431 /** 432 * Find and merge any pre-existing "More..." dropdowns 433 */ 434 function mergeExistingMoreDropdowns() { 435 const existingDropdowns = Array.from(mainMenu.querySelectorAll('li')) 436 .filter(li => li && li.textContent.trim().toLowerCase().startsWith('more...')); 437 438 // Create our consolidated More... dropdown 439 createMoreDropdown(); 440 441 // Merge items from existing dropdowns 442 existingDropdowns.forEach(dropdown => { 443 if (dropdown === moreDropdown) return; 444 445 const items = dropdown.querySelectorAll(`.${CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN_MENU} > li`); 446 items.forEach(item => moreMenu.appendChild(item)); 447 dropdown.remove(); 448 }); 449 } 450 451 /** 452 * Create the More... dropdown element 453 */ 454 function createMoreDropdown() { 455 moreDropdown = document.createElement('li'); 456 moreDropdown.className = `${CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_ITEM} ${CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN} ${CONFIG.CLASS.HIDDEN} ${CONFIG.CLASS.MORE_DROPDOWN}`; 457 moreDropdown.innerHTML = ` 458 <a class="${CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_LINK} dropdown-toggle" href="#" data-bs-toggle="dropdown" data-bs-auto-close="outside" aria-expanded="false"> 459 More... 460 </a> 461 <ul class="${CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN_MENU} ${CONFIG.CLASS.MORE_MENU}"></ul> 462 `; 463 464 moreMenu = moreDropdown.querySelector(`.${CONFIG.CLASS.MORE_MENU}`); 465 mainMenu.appendChild(moreDropdown); 466 } 467 468 /** 469 * Setup nested dropdown handlers for items inside More... 470 */ 471 function setupNestedDropdowns() { 472 if (!moreMenu) return; 473 474 const nestedDropdowns = moreMenu.querySelectorAll(`.${CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN}, .${CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_ITEM}.${CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN}`); 475 476 nestedDropdowns.forEach(dropdown => { 477 const toggle = dropdown.querySelector(CONFIG.SELECTOR.DROPDOWN_TOGGLE); 478 if (!toggle) return; 479 480 // Style adjustments for nested dropdowns 481 if (toggle.classList.contains(CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_LINK)) {
482 toggle.classList.add(CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN_ITEM); 483 } 484 485 const nestedMenu = dropdown.querySelector(`.${CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN_MENU}`); 486 if (nestedMenu) { 487 dropdown.classList.add(CONFIG.CLASS.DROPEND); 488 489 // Style nested menu 490 if (!nestedMenu.hasAttribute('data-styled')) { 491 nestedMenu.style.padding = '0'; 492 nestedMenu.style.position = 'static'; 493 nestedMenu.setAttribute('data-styled', 'true'); 494 } 495 496 // Add classes and indentation to nested items 497 styleNestedItems(nestedMenu); 498 499 // Initialize Bootstrap dropdown 500 initializeBootstrapDropdown(toggle); 501 } 502 }); 503 } 504 505 /** 506 * Style nested menu items with proper classes and indentation 507 */ 508 function styleNestedItems(nestedMenu) { 509 const items = nestedMenu.querySelectorAll('li'); 510 items.forEach(item => { 511 item.classList.add(CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_ITEM, CONFIG.CLASS.REGULAR); 512 }); 513 514 const links = nestedMenu.querySelectorAll(`.${CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN_ITEM}, li > a`); 515 links.forEach(link => { 516 if (!link.hasAttribute('data-indented')) { 517 link.style.setProperty('padding-left', '2rem', 'important'); 518 link.setAttribute('data-indented', 'true'); 519 link.classList.add(CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_LINK); 520 } 521 }); 522 } 523 524 /** 525 * Initialize Bootstrap dropdown instance 526 */ 527 function initializeBootstrapDropdown(toggle) { 528 if (!window.bootstrap?.Dropdown) return; 529 530 try { 531 const existingInstance = bootstrap.Dropdown.getInstance(toggle); 532 if (existingInstance) { 533 existingInstance.dispose(); 534 } 535 536 new bootstrap.Dropdown(toggle, { autoClose: true }); 537 } catch (error) { 538 console.error('[DynamicMenu] Error initializing Bootstrap dropdown:', error); 539 } 540 } 541 542 /** 543 * Restore item to its original state when moving out of More... 544 */ 545 function restoreItemState(item) { 546 if (!item.classList) return; 547 548 item.classList.remove(CONFIG.CLASS.DROPEND); 549 item.classList.add(CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_ITEM); 550 551 // Restore dropdown toggle classes 552 const toggle = item.querySelector(CONFIG.SELECTOR.DROPDOWN_TOGGLE); 553 if (toggle?.classList.contains(CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN_ITEM)) { 554 toggle.classList.remove(CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN_ITEM); 555 } 556 557 // Remove nested dropdown styling 558 const nestedMenu = item.querySelector(`.${CONFIG.CLASS.DROPDOWN_MENU}`); 559 if (nestedMenu?.hasAttribute('data-styled')) { 560 nestedMenu.removeAttribute('style'); 561 nestedMenu.removeAttribute('data-styled'); 562 563 const nestedItems = nestedMenu.querySelectorAll('[data-indented="true"]'); 564 nestedItems.forEach(link => { 565 link.style.paddingLeft = ''; 566 link.removeAttribute('data-indented'); 567 }); 568 } 569 } 570 571 /** 572 * Move all items from More... back to main menu 573 */ 574 function moveItemsBackToMainMenu() { 575 while (moreMenu.firstChild) { 576 const child = moreMenu.firstChild; 577 restoreItemState(child); 578 mainMenu.insertBefore(child, moreDropdown); 579 } 580 } 581 582 /** 583 * Prepare item for insertion into More... dropdown 584 */ 585 function prepareItemForMore(item) { 586 item.classList.add(CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_ITEM, CONFIG.CLASS.REGULAR); 587 588 const link = item.querySelector('a'); 589 if (link && !link.classList.contains(CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_LINK)) { 590 link.classList.add(CONFIG.CLASS.NAV_LINK); 591 } 592 } 593 594 /** 595 * Main adjustment logic - handles menu overflow 596 */ 597 function adjustMenu() { 598 if (!mainMenu || !moreDropdown || !moreMenu) return; 599 600 // Reset: move everything back 601 moveItemsBackToMainMenu();
602 moreDropdown.classList.add(CONFIG.CLASS.HIDDEN); 603 604 // Only apply overflow logic on desktop 605 if (window.innerWidth <= CONFIG.BREAKPOINT) return; 606 607 const containerWidth = mainMenu.parentElement.offsetWidth; 608 const items = Array.from(mainMenu.children).filter(li => li !== moreDropdown); 609 610 let usedWidth = 0; 611 let overflowIndex = -1; // BEFORE 11-19-2025: -1 612 613 // Find overflow point 614 for (let i = 0; i < items.length; i++) { 615 usedWidth += items[i].offsetWidth; 616 617 if (usedWidth > containerWidth - CONFIG.RESERVED_SPACE) { 618 overflowIndex = i; // BEFORE 11-19-2025: i - 1 619 break; 620 } 621 } 622 623 // Move overflowing items to More... 624 if (overflowIndex >= 0) { 625 for (let i = items.length - 1; i >= overflowIndex; i--) { 626 const item = items[i]; 627 628 // Skip protected items 629 if (item.classList.contains(CONFIG.CLASS.PROTECTED)) continue; 630 631 prepareItemForMore(item); 632 moreMenu.insertBefore(item, moreMenu.firstChild); 633 } 634 635 if (moreMenu.children.length > 0) { 636 moreDropdown.classList.remove(CONFIG.CLASS.HIDDEN); 637 setupNestedDropdowns(); 638 } 639 } 640 } 641 642 /** 643 * Debounced resize handler 644 */ 645 function handleResize() { 646 clearTimeout(resizeTimer); 647 resizeTimer = setTimeout(adjustMenu, CONFIG.DEBOUNCE_DELAY); 648 } 649 650 /** 651 * Setup event listeners 652 */ 653 function setupEventListeners() { 654 window.addEventListener('resize', handleResize); 655 } 656 657 /** 658 * Cleanup function for proper teardown 659 */ 660 function destroy() { 661 window.removeEventListener('resize', handleResize); 662 clearTimeout(resizeTimer); 663 } 664 665 /** 666 * Check if dynamic menu is enabled via global variable 667 */ 668 function shouldInitialize() { 669 return typeof dynamicMenu !== 'undefined' && dynamicMenu === true; 670 } 671 672 /** 673 // Initialize when DOM is ready 674 if (document.readyState === 'loading') { 675 document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', init); 676 } else { 677 init(); 678 } 679 */ 680 681 /* ADDED 12-4-2025 */ 682 if (window.innerWidth > CONFIG.BREAKPOINT){ 683 init(); 684 } else { 685 showNavbar(); 686 } 687 688 // Listen for resize 689 window.addEventListener('resize', () => { 690 if (!hasInitialized && window.innerWidth > CONFIG.BREAKPOINT) { 691 init(); // run once when crossing above breakpoint 692 } 693 }); 694 695})(); 696</script>
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845Kenneth Kirk,</strong> For Senior Voice</span></p> 846 </div> 847 848 </div> 849 </a></div> <div class="hover-img"><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/news/classic-cars-make-their-seasonal-appearance/4410.html" aria-label="topstorybig-8" class=""> 850 <div class="dt"> 851 <figure><img data-src="/IMG/vDLCOMlO5mJnDUC1_hVxbPOGLriYI/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/1/0/4410/s_topXEXT979x35227is.jpg" width="663" height="492" alt=""> 852 </figure> 853 <div class="info"> 854 <span class="cat">News</span> 855 <h3>Classic cars make their seasonal appearance</h3> 856 <p><span><strong style='font-weight:bolder !important;'>Paola Banchero,</strong> Senior Voice</span></p> 857 </div> 858 859 </div> 860 </a></div> </div> 861 </div> 862 <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col lst xs-none"> 863 <div class="row lst-grid"> 864 <div class="col-sm-6 col"> 865 <div class="dt hover-img"> 866 <a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/local/the-first-all-american-mail-route-was-welcome-news/4415.html" aria-label="sidestory4-1" class="item"> 867 <figure><img src="/IMG/1JBXgYfcPhJaJLEHbbhdVsQNbyenQ/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/1/5/4415/s_topXEXT979x35272is.jpg" width="330" height="244" alt="" loading="lazy"> 868 </figure> 869 <div class="info"> 870 <span class="cat">Local</span> 871 <h3>The first All-American mail route was welcome news</h3> 872 <p><span><strong style='font-weight:bolder !important;'>Laurel Downing Bill</strong></span></p> 873 874 </div> 875 876 </a> 877 </div> 878 </div> 879 <div class="col-sm-6 col"> 880 <div class="dt hover-img"> 881 <a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/vaccines-to-take-or-not-to-take-that-is-the-question/4401.html" aria-label="sidestory4-2" class="item"> 882 <figure><img src="/IMG/Jd_gSLsTSLabbJT5RNdrZxSFilwbh/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/0/1/4401/s_topXEXT979x35200is.jpg" width="330" height="244" alt="" loading="lazy"> 883 </figure> 884 <div class="info"> 885 <span class="cat">Health</span> 886 <h3>Vaccines to take or not to take, that is the question</h3> 887 <p><span><strong style='font-weight:bolder !important;'>Dimitra Lavrakas</strong></span></p> 888 889 </div> 890 891 </a> 892 </div> 893 </div> 894 </div> 895 <div class="row lst-grid"> 896 <div class="col-sm-6 col"> 897 <div class="dt hover-img"> 898 <a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/columns/dolly-left-a-legacy-in-songwriting-and-philanthropy/4416.html" aria-label="sidestory4-3" class="item"> 899 <figure><img src="/IMG/LfDXWPdXTXZRNUIFTeJvLpOBojxZf/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/1/6/4416/s_topXEXT979x35342is.jpg" width="330" height="244" alt="" loading="lazy"> 900 </figure> 901 <div class="info"> 902 <span class="cat">Columns</span> 903 <h3>Dolly left a legacy in songwriting and philanthropy</h3> 904 <p><span><strong style='font-weight:bolder !important;'>
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937an></p></div></div> 938<div class="col-md-6"><div class="c-box"><div class="home_section_interrupt home_section_interrupt_text"><!--ad_init_ctr:GaUYgOoWYpRsOUe3XWUakddUaAq3jeg60VpomI2v8mpy5--><a href="https://www.modahealth.com/shop/alaska-plans" target="blank"><img src="/IMG/sA4RJUeJ-PNQOHR4SmkePaIvVKUWa/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/web_ads/horiz_small/5257-moda_260x90.pngXEXT1771x37740is.png" width="260" height="90" alt=""></a></div><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/local/rambles/4412.html"><h3>Rambles</h3></a><h4 class=""></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>The highlight of October is the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention. This large annual gathering brings together Indigenous leaders and community members together to celebrate culture and discuss important policy issues. The convention itself is Oct. 22-24. This yearâs theme is âRooted in Land and Tradition, Rising in Our Voices.â The First Alaskans Statewide Youth and Elders Conference is immediately before AFN, Oct. 18-21. Both are at the Denaâina Civic and Convention Center....</span></p></div></div> 939</div> 940<div class="row"> 941<div class="col-md-6"><div class="c-box"><figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/local/the-first-all-american-mail-route-was-welcome-news/4415.html" aria-label="Story Thumbnail: The first All-American mail route was welcome news"><img src="/IMG/tB5PYQXUHdBmBD8_TTZhN4IFTqWfI/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/1/5/4415/s_topXEXT979x35272is.jpg" width="480" height="279" class="hover-img" alt="" loading="lazy"></a></figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/local/the-first-all-american-mail-route-was-welcome-news/4415.html"><h3>The first All-American mail route was welcome news</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Laurel Downing Bill,</strong> Senior Voice Correspondent</span></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>Shortly after the discovery of gold in the Klondike, Alaska was a land raw and grand, newly settled towns stitched together by wild rivers, frozen trails, and hope. The great rush for gold had ignited dreams in the hearts of thousands, but it also drew sharp attention to one practical problem â how to get a letter or a bank draft hundreds of miles from the coast to stampeders in Circle City and the Yukon. The cry for a dependable, all-American mail route had been echoing in the North for...</span></p></div></div> 942 943 <div class="col-md-6"> 944 <div class="c-box"> 945 <div class="home_section_odd_number_filler home_section_interrupt home_section_interrupt_text"><!--ad_init_ctr:a0uy6oCwyDrGou4Rxwu0%2D33u0aEV9M6YOvDCAaQJWADMT--><a href="https://www.metrochiroak.com/" target="blank"><img src="/IMG/-S4WXJo-L--dKL9DO4VdIOEuoSdMR/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/web_ads/horiz_small/4056-metrochiroweb260x90.pngXEXT1203x41038is.png" width="259" height="90" alt=""></a></div> 946 </div> 947 </div></div> 948</div> 949 950<div class="js_ad_inserted ad_local_lghoriz" data-mobile-ad1="ad_type_square" data-mobile-ad2="" data-desktop-ad1="%3C%21%2D%2Dad%5Finit%5Fctr%3Al%255F59FzN79O2Rz5Dc875%255FJCC5%255FlPoVfJ7VeOdYRYQR%2D%2D%3E%3Ca%20href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ealaskastairlift%2Ecom%22%20target%3D%22blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20src%3D%22%2FIMG%2F1J3LANNDxPH5FbDrKu7QJ8LTFseMV%2FXPATH%2Fhome%2Fcms%5Fdata%2Fdfault%2Fweb%5Fads%2Fhoriz%2F5109%2Dalaska%5Fstairlift%5F%5F%5Flarge%5Fhorizontal%5Fweb%5Fad%5F%5F%5Foct%5F24%2EjpgXEXT1647x50563%2Ejpeg%22%20width%3D%22728%22%20height%3D%2290%22%20alt%3D%22%22%3E%3C%2Fa%3E" data-desktop-ad2=""></div><div class='news-breaking-info storylayout2'> 951<div class='style-head my_style_head'> 952<h2><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/section/news">News</a></h2></div><div class="row"> 953<div class="col-md-6"><div class="c-box"><figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/news/classic-cars-make-their-seasonal-appearance/4410.html" aria-label="Story Thumbnail: Classic cars make their seasonal appearance"><img src="/IMG/vDLCOMlO5eJvDIC1_ZVpbrOGLriYI/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/1/0/4410/s_topXEXT979x35227is.jpg" width="480" height="279" class="hover-img" alt="" loading="lazy"></a></figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/news/classic-cars-make-their-seasonal-appearance/4410.html"><h3>Classic cars make their seasonal appearance</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Paola Banchero,</strong> Senior Voice</span></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>You see them zipping by in the milder months. With colors of deep teal, metallic brown, a rare powder blue, some emit beep-beeps while others rumble mightily. They are the vintage cars of Alaska, on display now. Like showy birds, they largely go away before bad weather arrives, their owners careful to protect against snow, potholes and inattentive drivers. "These cars are meant to be seen," said Eli Guzmán, whose Chevrolet Bel Air required 10 years of work. It had belonged to his great-uncle....</sp
953an></p></div></div><div class="col-md-6"><ul class="sm-bx"><li><figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/news/reflecting-on-why-we-moved-to-slana/4417.html" aria-label="Story Thumbnail: Reflecting on why we moved to Slana"><img src="/IMG/CWTRnWzIcGWKOfLLjhjvlk4fr/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/1/7/4417/s_topXEXT979x35351is.jpg" width="110" height="110" class="hover-img" alt="" loading="lazy"></a></figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/news/reflecting-on-why-we-moved-to-slana/4417.html"><h3>Reflecting on why we moved to Slana</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Maraley McMichael,</strong> Senior Voice Correspondent</span></h4><li class="nopic24"><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/news/corrections-from-september-2026-print-edition/4400.html"><h3>Corrections from September 2026 print edition</h3></a><h4 class=""></h4></li> 954<li class="nopic24"><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/news/how-scammers-profit-from-your-missing-pet/4409.html"><h3>How scammers profit from your missing pet</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Aidan Smith,</strong> For Senior Voice</span></h4></li> 955<li class="nopic24"><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/news/alaska-pfd-will-arrive-in-accounts-and-mailboxes-this-month/4418.html"><h3>Alaska PFD will arrive in accounts and mailboxes this month</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Senior Voice Staff</strong></span></h4></li> 956</ul></div></div></div> 957 958<div class="js_ad_inserted ad_local_lghoriz" data-mobile-ad1="ad_type_square" data-mobile-ad2="" data-desktop-ad1="%3C%21%2D%2Dad%5Finit%5Fctr%3Ae4y2%252DsG02HvKsy8V10y4C77y4eIhBE%252DISzHGEaUtaEHQX%2D%2D%3E%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emetrochiroak%2Ecom%22%20target%3D%22blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20src%3D%22%2FIMG%2F6O1HIIi1DYCFHXLzEv9R8vMPSXnPY%2FXPATH%2Fhome%2Fcms%5Fdata%2Fdfault%2Fweb%5Fads%2Fhoriz%2F4366%2Dmetrochiroweb728x90%2EpngXEXT1265x38641is%2Epng%22%20width%3D%22726%22%20height%3D%2290%22%20alt%3D%22%22%3E%3C%2Fa%3E" data-desktop-ad2=""></div><div class='news-breaking-info storylayout1'> 959<div class='style-head my_style_head'> 960<h2><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/section/health">Health</a></h2></div><ul class="sm-bx"><li><figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/vaccines-to-take-or-not-to-take-that-is-the-question/4401.html" aria-label="Story Thumbnail: Vaccines to take or not to take, that is the question"><img src="/IMG/VvRykd-lkVsFtjlLjbv5r_kX03Ctz/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/0/1/4401/s_topXEXT979x35200is.jpg" width="192" height="133" class="hover-img" alt="" loading="lazy"></a></figure> 961<a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/vaccines-to-take-or-not-to-take-that-is-the-question/4401.html"><h3 style="padding-top:0;">Vaccines to take or not to take, that is the question</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Dimitra Lavrakas,</strong> Senior Voice Correspondent</span></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>Maybe you're like me and doomscroll reels on Facebook or memes playing to Alphaville song "I want to be Forever Young," and the young faces of famous people and movie stars morph into their present-day image. If they're dead, they have beautiful white wings, which is somewhat reassuring. Sometimes, the cause of death is listed and No. 1 seems to be pneumonia, but also heart problems and Lewy Body dementia. Pro-vaxxers and anti-vaxxers Personally, I have never seen a vaccine I didn't like. In...</span></p> 962</li> 963<li><figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/medicaid-work-and-community-engagement-requirements-changing-in-alaska-next-year/4402.html" aria-label="Story Thumbnail: Medicaid work and community engagement requirements changing in Alaska next year"><img src="/IMG/Yycrwr1shgm5vdcUpud-t_mcn9w12/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/author_photos/john_schieszerXEXT1774x37791is.jpg" width="192" height="133" class="hover-img" alt="" loading="lazy"></a></figure> 964<a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/medicaid-work-and-community-engagement-requirements-changing-in-alaska-next-year/4402.html"><h3 style="padding-top:0;">Medicaid work and community engagement requirements changing in Alaska next year</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>
964John Schieszer</strong></span></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>Important changes to federal rules will affect some adults ages 19-64 who get Alaska Medicaid starting in January 2027. This means that some people with Medicaid must work, go to school, go to a training program, or volunteer to keep their coverage. For adults ages 50 to 64, one of the biggest changes is that most people covered through Medicaid will have their eligibility reviewed every six months instead of every 12 months beginning Jan. 1, 2027. If you get a form or letter, read it and reply...</span></p> 965</li> 966<li><figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/consider-adding-herbal-medicine-to-your-routine/4404.html" aria-label="Story Thumbnail: Consider adding herbal medicine to your routine"><img src="/IMG/Yydyqm1fRnnDthgYdtn2d_edj5Jj1/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/0/4/4404/s_topXEXT979x35250is.jpg" width="192" height="133" class="hover-img" alt="" loading="lazy"></a></figure> 967<a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/consider-adding-herbal-medicine-to-your-routine/4404.html"><h3 style="padding-top:0;">Consider adding herbal medicine to your routine</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Dr. Emily Kane,</strong> For Senior Voice</span></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>The change of season is a time when our immune systems must adapt to a new environment and weather pattern. We are more vulnerable to contagious illness during these colder days and longer nights. Warm hats, scarves and gloves can help. Cold wind can literally drive pathogens into your system, so bundle up. In many parts of northern Asia, the preferred winter drink is hot water. Take your water warmer if you are feeling chilly. Warming herbs which can be added to hot water include ginger,...</span></p> 968</li> 969<li><figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/medicare-enrollment-period-opens-oct-15/4405.html" aria-label="Story Thumbnail: Medicare enrollment period opens Oct. 15"><img src="/IMG/PpPg1ZCfgbmKX0lcnvh8t0xR712wy/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/author_photos/sean_mcphilamyXEXT1742x37856is.jpg" width="192" height="133" class="hover-img" alt="" loading="lazy"></a></figure> 970<a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/medicare-enrollment-period-opens-oct-15/4405.html"><h3 style="padding-top:0;">Medicare enrollment period opens Oct. 15</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Sean McPhilamy,</strong> Alaska Medicare Information Office</span></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, I encourage you to review and, if needed, change your Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) under Medicareâs Part D coverage. Changes you elect will become effective on Jan. 1, 2027. Certified Medicare counselors across Alaska can help you as part of the Medicare Information Officeâs network of program Ambassadors. Give us a call, we would be glad to answer your questions, guide you through the process, and even complete the review of your prescription drug plan with...</span></p> 971</li> 972<li><figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/treating-dry-eye-disease-ai-and-medical-care/4406.html" aria-label="Story Thumbnail: Treating dry eye disease; AI and medical care"><img src="/IMG/Yycrwr1shgm5vdcUpud-t_mcn9w12/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/author_photos/john_schieszerXEXT1774x37791is.jpg" width="192" height="133" class="hover-img" alt="" loading="lazy"></a></figure> 973<a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/treating-dry-eye-disease-ai-and-medical-care/4406.html"><h3 style="padding-top:0;">Treating dry eye disease; AI and medical care</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>John Schieszer,</strong> Medical Minutes</span></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>Clearing the air to treat dry eye disease Anyone who has ever endured burning, itchy eyes or extra tearing knows that these symptoms are tough to ignore. They can impact your vision and make it harder to work, focus or sleep. They are also some of the most common signs of dry eye disease, a condition that impacts up to 30% of the population globally, without any real cure. Dry eye can result from insufficient tear production or poor tear quality and may cause eye discomfort, a burning sensation...</span></p> 974</li> 975<li><figure><a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/blood-clots-can-be-sneaky-and-also-deadly/4424.html" aria-label="Story Thumbnail: Blood clots can be sneaky and also deadly"><img src="/IMG/BbfkxfCqTtiIjvccpo0pwpkcxGy6y/XPATH/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/author_photos/christian_m_hartleyXEXT1769x40349is.jpg" width="192" height="133" class="hover-img" alt="" loading="lazy"></a></figure> 976<a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/blood-clots-can-be-sneaky-and-also-deadly/4424.html"><h3 style="padding-top:0;">Blood clots can be sneaky and also deadly</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Christian M. Hartley,</strong> For Senior Voice</span></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>The plane touches down, your bag rounds the carousel, and you drive home feeling nothing worse than a little stiff. Then, ten days later, one of your calves is swollen, warm, and aching, and you can't for the life of you figure out why. That's the sneaky thing about a blood clot. When it shows up at all, that's often how it does it: quietly, days after the fact. And here's the part that surprises most people: about half of those with a deep vein thrombosis (doctors call it DVT) never feel a...</span></p> 977</li> 978<li class="nopic20"> 979<a href="HTTPS://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2026/10/01/health/weight-training-is-an-essential-activity-as-we-age/4425.html"><h3 style="padding-top:0;">Weight training is an essential activity as we age</h3></a><h4 class=""><span><strong>Tracy Dumas,</strong> For Senior Voice</span></h4><p class="crop-text-3"><span>Getting up out of a chair, carrying groceries, or picking up your grandchild are regular activities that can become challenging as we age. But they donât have to beâif you incorporate strength training into your routine. Why strength train? As we age, muscular strength decreases so itâs essential to train your muscles to keep being able to do the activities you need or want to do. 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