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

I4A Announces Linda Hildreth as Executive Director

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The Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging (i4a) announced that Linda Hildreth will assume the contracted i4a executive director position on January 1, 2023. "I am excited to join i4a in its mission to advocate and support older Iowans, individuals with disabilities, their family caregivers and partners, and the aging network," said Hildreth. "During … Continue reading I4A Announces Linda Hildreth as Executive Director

Iowa’s Area Agencies on Aging Response to Vaccination Scheduling

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For Immediate Release Image credit: Christian Emmer Iowa’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) have collaborated with Iowa’s executive branch to determine what role Iowa’s AAAs can play in providing information to older Iowans. Iowa’s AAAs can provide information about the scheduling process for securing a vaccine and information about transportation and other services the caller may … Continue reading Iowa’s Area Agencies on Aging Response to Vaccination Scheduling