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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 of Health and Human Services (IDHHS)
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals
Iowa LifeLong Links

National Websites on Aging

AARP
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
USAging
Next Avenue

Independent & Assisted Living

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

Services for Veterans

MakeTheConnection

Nursing & Skilled Care Facilities

Direct Care Worker Registry & Health Facility Database
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
Immanuel Pathways Central Iowa

Other Resources

2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines
2021 Profile of Older Americans
American Parkinson Disease Association
Combined Living Will & Medical Power of Attorney Form
Community Services Site Offices
Communicating With Older Adults Cultural Diversity Toolkit
Dementia Resource Guide
Home Safety Checklist
Iowa Addiction Treatment Resources
Make a Budget Worksheet
Polk County In-Home Service Provider List
Rent Reimbursement & Property Tax Credit
SAGE – Advocacy & Resources for LGBTQ+ Elders
Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital

News & Events

  • FREE Shoes for Seniors in Des Moines, Saturday, September 30th! September 7, 2023
  • Fresh Conversation September 2023 Meeting Schedule September 1, 2023
  • September Scam Spotlight – One-time Password Bots September 1, 2023
  • Polk County Free Legal Clinics: Wills and Powers of Attorney on Wednesday, October 18th August 25, 2023
  • Aging Resources of Central Iowa was an Aging INNOVATIONS Award Winner! July 17, 2023
  • Need a Speaker? July 3, 2023

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