Iowa Area Agencies on Aging attend Timely USAging Conference

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For 50 years USAging (formerly the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging) has provided advocacy and support for Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI tribal organizations. Representatives from Iowa's Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and the Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging (i4a) visited Chicago to attend USAging's annual conference. The conference … Continue reading Iowa Area Agencies on Aging attend Timely USAging Conference

Call to Action: Stop the Attack on Programs for Older Americans

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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

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