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Find Iowa State caregiving resources, Iowa healthcare resources, Iowa caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Iowa country caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesAging Resources of Central Iowa Iowa Area Agencies survey and assess available programs and services and identify the gaps; develop plans to expend the funds to fill service gaps and work to assure that older adults have access to programs, services, and institutions which meet the rules. AAA's also advocate for the needs of older adults through community outreach, finance and administer contracts to service providers, and assure adequate information and referral assistance for elders and their caregivers. http://www.agingresources.com/ For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association Greater Iowa Chapter The Alzheimer's Association provides vital services and support to individuals, families, and care partners. We serve 64 counties in Iowa and Illinois. http://www.alz.org/greateriowa/ For more information contact: Iowa Caregivers Association Iowa CareGivers Association (ICA) is Iowa's first independent statewide professional association for Certified Nurse Assistants, Home Care Aides, Patient Care Technicians, and other direct care/support workers who deliver 80-90% of the care in Iowa's nursing facilities, home care agencies and in many other health care settings. http://www.iowacaregivers.org/ For more information contact: Iowa Department of Elder Affairs The Mission of the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs is: "To provide advocacy, educational, and prevention services to older Iowans so they can find Iowa a healthy, safe, productive, and enjoyable place to live and work. " http://www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs/ For more information contact: Iowa Family Caregiver member or friend of someone age 60 and over, we can help you find answers to your aging-related questions. Some solutions may be simple, others can be complex. We provide information, guidance in decision-making, and assistance in finding services for yourself or your parent, spouse, relative or friend. http://www.iowafamilycaregiver.org/index.asp For more information contact: Iowa Hospice Organization Since 1981, the Iowa Hospice Organization (IHO) has been the statewide leader in the enhancement of end-of-life care through representation of and services to hospices in Iowa. IHO is made up of more than 80 hospices and individual hospice employees from across Iowa and governed by a board of officers. The IHO offices are located in Des Moines. For more information contact: Iowa Respite & Crisis Care Coalition Everyone needs a break from time to time to rejuvenate, reduce stress and provide a loving environment for their families. The Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition helps families get that break. Through crisis child care funding and direct family access to respite dollars, the Iowa Respite and Crisis Coalition supports families. For more information contact: Quad City Times Support Group Listings Visit this site to find a variety of active support groups, their locations and contact information. Provided by the Quad City Times. http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2006/05/25/features/health/doc447 For more information contact: The Heritage Agency Family Caregiver Support Our Information & Assistance specialist is experienced and knowledgeable in the field of aging, will listen to your request or concern, ask some questions and provide you with information personalized to your needs. Assistance in gaining access to supportive services will be offered. A referral can also be made to the Family Caregiver counselor when appropriate. http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=6219 For more information contact: University if Iowa Center on Aging The University of Iowa Center on Aging is an interdisciplinary center that serves as a state and university-wide resource to address the needs of older Iowans. It proceeds from the global view that aging is a normal, lifelong process, involving all dimensions of life. http://www.centeronaging.uiowa.edu/index.shtml For more information contact:
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