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!
Photo by Huy Phan on Unsplash There are over 526,000 Iowans over the age of 65 (State Data Center of Iowa, 2019). Based on national data that estimates 10 percent of older adults over age 60 are victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (Beach et al., 2010), then there could be over 52,000 Iowans who experience elder … Continue reading Elder Abuse versus Dependent Adult Abuse: What’s the Difference?
We are working to update various aspects of the i4a.org website. We are very excited to provide you with the latest network events in the state. Check out the "menu" button to get access to the page. An example of such events includes the upcoming Family Caregiver Conference in Ottumwa, Iowa on November 2, 2019. … Continue reading Find a Network Event in Iowa
President Lyndon Johnson after signing the Older Americans Act, 1965. For over fifty years, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has resulted in helping older Americans remain in their communities-of-choice for as long as possible through local services. Signed in 1965, the OAA was established out of concern for the lack of community social services for … Continue reading Older Americans Act: Services that keep older Americans healthy, safe, and in their community
