A Week of Advocacy for Older Iowans

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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

Beating the Winter Blues: Engaging Activities for Older Iowans to Stay Active and Healthy

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Iowa winters can be long, cold, and isolating. Let's beat the winter blues with these five ways to maximize winter health and wellnes for older adults.

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