Lifelong Links

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State Websites on Aging

Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging (i4a)
Iowa COMPASS (Resources for Iowans with Disabilities)
Iowa Department on Aging (IDA)
Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS)
Iowa LifeLong Links

National Websites on Aging

AARP
Administration on Aging (AoA)
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Next Avenue

Independent & Assisted Living

Iowa Housing Search
Assisted Living Information
Independent & Assisted Living Housing list
Assisted Living with Dementia Care Housing List
Boone County
Dallas County
Jasper County
Madison County
Marion County
Polk County
Story County
Warren County

Nursing & Skilled Care Facilities

Nursing Facilities in Central Iowa
Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman
20 Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them

Medicare & Medicaid Resources

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Medicare.gov
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Elderly Waiver Qualifications Benefits
Medicaid Eligibility for Elderly Waiver (Home-Based) or Nursing Home Expenses
Elderly Waiver Application Packet
PACE4You

Other Resources

2020 Federal Poverty Guidelines
2019 Profile of Older Americans
Community Services Site Offices
Combined Living Will & Medical Power of Attorney Form
Home Safety Checklist
Polk County In-Home Service Provider List
Communicating With Older Adults Cultural Diversity Toolkit
Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital
Rent Reimbursement & Property Tax Credit