Public Hearing on the 2011 Reauthorization of the federal Older Americans Act

The Iowa Commission on Aging and the Iowa Department on Aging invite you to a public hearing on the 2011 Reauthorization of the federal Older Americans Act (OAA) on Tuesday, April 6 from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Registration Brochure

Governor Culver Proclaims
March for Meals Month

The Iowa Senior Nutrition Program is in its 38th Year of Helping Older Iowans Remain Healthy

(Des Moines) – Today Iowa Department on Aging (IDA) Director John McCalley announced that Governor Culver has signed a proclamation honoring and recognizing the Iowa Department of Aging and the Area Agencies on Aging home delivered nutrition programs and the national ‘March for Meals’ campaign.

“The month of March is celebrated as ‘March for Meals’ month in Iowa and all across the country.  In 2009, over 1.2 million meals were delivered to over 13,400 older Iowans and over 1.6 million meals were served to 44,000 older Iowans at congregate meal sites.  Most of the meals delivered were by volunteers,” Director McCalley stated. Click here to read the entire press release.

March for Meal Month Proclamation

March is National Nutrition Month
Nutrition is Key to Good Health

Good Nutrition Equals Good Health Equals Independent Living

 (Des Moines, IA)  – Today, Iowa Department on Aging (IDA) Director John McCalley reminded older Iowans that March is National Nutrition Month and a healthful diet is an important part of a healthful lifestyle. Click here to read the entire press release.

Iowa Department on Aging
Reminds Older Iowans That
Energy & Weatherization Assistance
May be Available toThem

(Des Moines, IA) Today Iowa Department on Aging (IDA) Director John McCalley reminded older Iowans that, with winter weather fast approaching, energy assistance and weatherization help may be available to them through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Assistance (WAP) programs. Click here to read the entire press release.

Service Needs of Older Iowans:
A 2008 Survey of Older Iowans in 16 Planning Service Areas

The IDA commissioned the Center for Social and Behavioral Research (CSBR) at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) to conduct a needs assessment among adult Iowans age 60 and older. The purpose of this project was to provide information about each of the IDA’s 16 Planning Service Areas (PSAs) regarding the use of various services within the past 12 months, current service needs, and future needs of Iowans age 60 and older living in private residences.

Final Report

State Profile Tool

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded the Iowa Department on Aging a grant to look at how Iowans of all ages use publically funded long-term services and supports. The purpose of the project, called the State Profile Tool, was to collect data from different state agencies to assist in planning and policy making for long-term services and supports.  Click below to view the Final Report.

Final Report

Iowa Department on Aging (IDA)

We are pleased that the Governor has signed SF 204, which updates various programs and changes the Department’s name.  Effective July 1, 2009, we will be known as the Iowa Department on Aging (IDA).

The Mission of the Iowa Department on Aging (IDA) is to provide advocacy, educational, and prevention services to help Iowans remain independent as they age.  IDA provides over $30 million in services through a network of 13 Area Agencies on Aging across the state.