Shaleece Haas
documentary filmmaker / multimedia journalist
(510) 316-2687
shaleece.haas@gmail.com
elderly
Caring for Elders in Rural Alaska
For Native elders who grew up in rural Alaska, the desire to die at home runs deep. But taking care of elders in rugged and isolated villages is a complicated task.
Old People Driving (excerpt)
This is a two-minute excerpt from my recent documentary film, Old People Driving. For more information about the film visit www.oldpeopledrivingmovie.com.
Not a Normal Age: Confronting elderly suicide
Advances in medicine mean that Americans are living longer. But they’re also living sicker. For many seniors, the burdens of old age are more than they can bear.
Senior services halt new applications
Elderly and disabled Alaskans seeking Medicaid coverage for home-based care are going to have to wait. And no one knows how long.
Mentally ill seniors see gap in care
Alaska has a robust senior care program, but one segment of the older population is having a difficult time finding the care they need: those with mental illness.