Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Updates from i4a on training/education opportunities, public awareness, and advocacy
Latest news on i4a’s advoacay efforts for Iowa’s Area Agencies on Aging and the people they serve: older adults, individuals with disabilities, and family caregivers!
In an alarming move, the Trump Administration’s leaked, and now partially released, FY 2026 budget outlines a devastating roadmap for the future of programs that help older Americans stay safe, healthier, and in the communities and homes of choice for as long as possible. From the proposed elimination of critical programs to the dismantling of … Continue reading Call to Action: Stop the Attack on Programs for Older Americans
Existential concerns for services provided to older Iowans, individuals with disabilities, and family caregivers are at an all-time high. To follow President Trump's Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiated a reorganization. This will directly impact the services offered by … Continue reading A Week of Advocacy for Older Iowans
In January, the Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging (i4a) approved its policy agenda for 2025. State funding for Iowa's Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) has been flat for well over a decade despite significant growth in the number of older Iowans during that same time period. Currently there are over 600,000 Iowans 65 … Continue reading Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s Policy Agenda 2025
Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging 