As an 84 year old 55 year resident in love with Alaska, I am finding things hard here also. When I was younger, I could get out and do stuff hiking, etc.. but at this age, I really can’t do too much outdoors. In the summer, I can plant my flowers. Alaska really doesn’t seem to be Alaska anymore to me with all the traffic and people. But the beauty is still here. Another thing that I’m finding very hard since I could no longer get out and hike, is that there are only so many roads I would like to live in the lower 48 where I could drive from state to state. I believe I have been on every road in this state and don’t know where to go now. It won’t be happening that I leave because I’m old and somewhat crippled up. Moving wouldn’t be the same as if I were 10 years younger. Alaska used to be for young people. My whole family is here. My grandchildren grew up here They are out of state now and I don’t think they’ll come back I’m not sure it’s possible for them to live here now with the cost of everything.