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		Generations an Area Agency on Aging ^Votes:0 Welcome to Generations Area Agency on Aging Advanced Care Planning If you would like to receive information on Advanced Care Planning please call 563-324-9085/800-892-9085 or you can click on "Contact Us" and submit your request by email. What is an Area Agency on Aging? In 1965, Congress enacted the Older Americans Act to coordinate community-based programs for older citizens. Its objectives were to assist senior citizens in finding adequate housing, health services, dignified long-term institutional and in-home care and to act as an advocate for job opportunities. Amendments to the Act in 1972 increased its range to include a nutrition program for the elderly and in 1973 required states to establish Area Agencies on Aging to coordinate federal and state programs with local efforts. There Read More Go to Site


		Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging ^Votes:0 Get Connected Stay Independent Get Involved Stay Healthy Be Knowledgeable Speak Out ElderWay Newsletter n4a NonProfit Board Training Job Opportunties Share the Care Contact Us About Us 2101 Kimball Ave. Suite 320 Waterloo, IA 50702 319-272-2244 800-779-8707 (toll free) For persons ages 60 and over, their spouse and caregiver. info@hvaaa.org © 2001 All Rights Reserved Get Connected \| Stay Independent \| Get Involved \| Stay Healthy \| Be Knowledgeable \| Speak Out \| Elderway Newsletter \| Search Senior Helpline \| Contact Us \| About Us \| Home \| Read More Go to Site

		Iowa State University Extension: Strengthening Families Program 10-14 ^Votes:0 The Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14) is a parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum designed to: * prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems, * strengthen parenting skills * build family strengths The program is delivered with seven sessions for parents, youth, and families using realistic videos, role-playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects. See the promotional video SFP 10-14 is also available in Spanish. See different audiences SFP 10-14 has been proven effective in * delaying the onset of adolescent substance use, * lowering levels of aggression * increasing the resistance to peer pressure in youth * increasing the ability of parents/caregivers to set appropriate limits and show affection to and support Read More Go to Site

		Seneca Area Agency ^Votes:0 Check out our Newsletter SENECA 117 N. Cooper, Suite 2 Ottumwa, IA 52501 1-800-642-6522 641-682-2270 seneca@seneca-aaa.org Seneca Area Agency on Aging does not discriminate based on age, race, sex, national origin, creed, religion, political affiliation, or physical or mental disabilities in its employment practices or the provision of services except where it is a requirement of law. Welcome to Seneca Area Agency on Aging "Focusing on independence and quality of life for the mature adult." In today?s changing and challenging society many older adults are looking forward to longer more active lives. Through Seneca Area Agency on Aging , we hope to provide not only services but also opportunity for lifelong contributions to society, in addition to a secure life free from the basic Read More Go to Site

		SHIIP \| Home ^Votes:0 Volunteers Welcome to SHIIP! Medicare Part D Check-Up Need to do a Part D Check-Up for 2008? Click here for Check-Up events around Iowa S HIIP - Senior Health Insurance Information Program - can help you find answers to the important questions you have on Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, and other health insurance issues. Created in 1990 by the State of Iowa Insurance Division , SHIIP has helped thousands of people on Medicare sort through confusing health insurance information. We'll help you answer questions such as: Im retiring. What kind of health insurance do I need? I cant make sense of my Medicare statements and medical bills. What do I do next? Ive been considering long term care insurance, but is it a good option for me? Do I nee Read More Go to Site

		Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging -- Services ^Votes:0 509 Jefferson Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601-5427 1-319-752-5433 · 1-800-292-1268 One of Iowa's Thirteen Area Agencies on Aging Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a planning and funding agency whose purpose is to fund services which enable older persons to remain as independent as possible in the least restrictive environment. The Agency subcontracts with a number of local in-home service providers whose speciality is the older adult. Some of these providers have their own webpage to which you may be able to link. If there is not an active link for the service you desire, call the provider listed and ask for information. Agency service subcontractors and the services they provide are shown in the chart below and unless specified, all services are provided in a four county area of Read More Go to Site

		Welcome to Northwest Aging Association ^Votes:0 Northwest Aging Association 714 10th Avenue East PO Box 213 Spencer, IA 51301 1-712-262-1775 1-800-242-5033 Northwest Aging Association Northwest Aging Association Northwest Aging Association, one of thirteen (13) Iowa Area Agencies on Aging, is a private nonprofit corporation devoted to assisting adults age 60 and over. Located in Northwest Iowa serving Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto and Sioux counties. The goal of Northwest Aging Association is to advocate the rights of mature adults and to assist them in maintaining their dignity and independence, whether it be in their own home or an alternative care setting. Mission Statement Northwest Aging Association serves as a gateway to programs and services that will assist older adults to maintain indepe Read More Go to Site

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