I4A Identifies Dementia Services Specialist Program as Top Policy Initiative

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There are over 66,000 Iowans over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Iowa Health and Human Services (IHHS) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Program (ADRD) website. The ADRD program had been a 3-year initiative through IHHS's Division of Public Health, which was funded by the CDC through the BOLD Act, … Continue reading I4A Identifies Dementia Services Specialist Program as Top Policy Initiative

Vote Safely Iowa: Your 5-Step Voter’s Guide During COVID-19

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The upcoming General Election (November 3, 2020) will likely take place before a vaccine is found for the COVID-19 virus. Adults over the age of 60 remain in the highest risk group to have a serious illness due to the virus. In Iowa, with over 70% of individuals over the age of 60 registered to … Continue reading Vote Safely Iowa: Your 5-Step Voter’s Guide During COVID-19

Reducing Social Isolation of Older Adults during COVID-19 with High-Tech Connectivity, Safety, and Exploration Ideas

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Guest Contributors Theresa Davison and Joe Sample Science and technology have enhanced the opportunity for older adults to connect more with their world than ever before. The burgeoning field of gerontechnology is creating environments for independent living and social participation for older adults through technology (International Society for Geotechnology, 2020). There are two lines of … Continue reading Reducing Social Isolation of Older Adults during COVID-19 with High-Tech Connectivity, Safety, and Exploration Ideas