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Conferences and Workshops
The Department takes an active advocacy role in bringing issues
of importance to the attention of older Iowans and those committed
to their well-being. By providing opportunities for interested
citizens and professionals to learn and share at conferences and
workshops focusing on the lives and concerns of our growing ranks
of elders, all Iowans will benefit.
Aging & Action Forum: Partnering Through Hard Times
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Hy-Vee Hall
The target audience for this event was Iowans aged 60 and over and leaders in Iowa’s Aging Network.
PURPOSE:
to provide information to older Iowans on issues related to
housing, transportation, long term living support and services,
elder abuse, financial fraud and employment.
GOAL:
to dialogue and to learn from older Iowans their most prevelant concerns
and experiences. This information will be used by policy makers and
leaders in Iowa’s aging network to develop
effective response methodologies.
For information call (515) 225-1051 or (800) 264-1084
Governor's
Conference on Aging (GCOA) -
Notice – Aging Well Expo: 30th Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging is cancelled.
The 30th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging was cancelled due to budget reductions within the Iowa Department on Aging in FY 09 and projected for FY 10. This decision was made in consultation with the Commission on Elder Affairs and the Governor’s Office.
The Department is doing everything possible to maintain direct services to frail and vulnerable older Iowans and will continue to do so to the best of its ability. Savings from the event will be utilized for this purpose.
This has been a difficult and carefully considered decision. We ask for your patience as we work to address the details related to the conference cancellation.
Mission Statement:
- Encouraging Successful Living for Older Iowans
Goals:
- To recognize older adults as significant, contributing and diverse members of American society, with a particular focus on Iowa;
- To encourage recognition of the positive aspects of aging;
- To provide an educational environment that encourages understanding of issues related to successful aging; and.
- To promote and educate the public on the rights of older Iowans, prevention of abuse of those rights and recourse when abuse has occurred.
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Other Resources
The
University of Iowa Center on Aging- This website has
a calendar of events relating to aging. From their homepage, click
on the Events Calendar.
American Society
on Aging - Events calendar
Administration
on Aging - Events calendar
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