Iowa's elected officials must move to strengthen elder justice to protect vulnerable older Iowans, especially during a public health crisis.
Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging Releases COVID-19 Report and Policy Agenda
Long-Distance Caregiving During COVID-19: Tips from Aging Experts
Guest Contributors: Maria Donohoe and Emily Winker According to a recent AARP and National Alliance of Caregiving study, 11% of family caregivers reside an hour or more away from the person for which they provide care (2020), known as long-distance caregivers. Caregiving tasks often include assistance with daily living activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, preparing meals), … Continue reading Long-Distance Caregiving During COVID-19: Tips from Aging Experts
Managing Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Advice Series from Area Agency on Aging Experts
Guest Contributors: Kay Vanags and Stacie Speirs “Social distancing” in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic has created confusion and new challenges for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and family caregivers. For these individuals, social distancing has heightened the experience of loneliness and social isolation. With this guest blog from experts in Iowa’s aging network, … Continue reading Managing Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Advice Series from Area Agency on Aging Experts
Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging 