Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Updates from i4a on training/education opportunities, public awareness, and advocacy
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
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
The upcoming General Election (November 3, 2020) will likely take place before a vaccine is found for the COVID-19 virus. Adults over the age of 60 remain in the highest risk group to have a serious illness due to the virus. In Iowa, with over 70% of individuals over the age of 60 registered to … Continue reading Vote Safely Iowa: Your 5-Step Voter’s Guide During COVID-19
Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging 