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 Welcomes New Board President

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Kelly Butts-Elston, Connections CEO The Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging welcomes Kelly Butts-Elston, CEO of Connections Area Agency on Aging, as its incoming board president. Kelly has led Connections AAA since 2017 and worked at the agency since 2003. She has served on the i4a board of directors as Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and as … Continue reading i4a Welcomes New Board President