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Press Releases | Iowa Aging Information Memos (IAIMs) | Iowa Aging Program Instructions (IAPIs) | Legislative Updates | Information Bulletins

• A Profile of Older Americans: 2003 (on AoA website)
• Alternatives to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Adults in Iowa [PDF Format]
• Power of Attorney Handbook [PDF Format]
• Beliefs & Values/What I Want & Do Not Want [PDF Format]
• Case Management Program for Frail Elders Assessment Tools
  • Functional Abilities Screening Evaluation (FASE)
  • Release of Information
  • I-OASIS
  • OASIS-B-1, Start of Care Evaluation (More information about this form and how to complete it can be found at www.cms.hhs.gov/oasis/ )
• Case Management Program for Frail Elders (CMPE) Manual [PDF Format]
• Dependent Adult Abuse - A Guide for Mandatory Reporters (on the Department of Human Services website, referred to as Dependent Adult Abuse - Mandatory Reporter Training Guide)
• Disability Etiquette-The National Organization on Disability reports that more than 49 million Americans have a disability. This booklet is published by the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association and is for anyone - with or without a disability - who wants to interact more effectively with people with disabilities.
• End-of-Life Care Conversations-The End of Life Care Coalition of Central Iowa has developed a short course designed for adult study groups on end of life care. The course:
  • Provides a forum for participants to identify their thoughts, feelings and beliefs about their own end of life care.
  • Encourages participants to have conversations on the subject, and
  • Discusses how to complete documents to ensure that their wishes are followed, including advance directives and documentation for funeral or memorials.
    
• Face the Facts Guide [PDF Format]
• Gift of Peace of Mind [PDF Format]
• Gift of Peace of Mind LARGE PRINT Edition [PDF Format]
• Gift of Peace of Mind SPANISH Edition [PDF Format]
• Addendum to Gift of Peace of Mind [PDF Format]
• Handbook for Older Iowans [PDF Format]
• Healthy Aging Updates
• Medicaid Programs Desk Aid [PDF Format]
• Operation Restore Trust (ORT) of Iowa Fact Sheet [PDF Format]
• Trainer's Guide on Dependent Adult Abuse for Mandatory Reporters

DEA has many other publications available. SINGLE COPIES of these publications can be ordered by printing out and submitting the order forms linked below (all order forms are in PDF Format). There is no charge for these publications:

• Medicare Publications These can also be accessed at www.medicare.gov
• Medicaid Publications
• Legal Resources Publications
• Older Iowans Publications

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Iowa Aging Information Memos (IAIMs) - "Iowa Aging Information Memo" or "IAIM" means a document issued by the department under a system of numbering and reference regarding sharing of aging related information that may benefit the operations of the AAA.

IAIMs for SFY 2009:

• 04 - Office of Substitute Decision Maker
• 03 - The Forgetting IPTV Broadcast
• 02 - July NSIP
• 01 - Changes in Iowa Administrative Code for Food Safety
  • Attachment
  • Attachment

IAIMs for SFY 2008:

• 49 - Iowa Healthy Links System Grant Project Application
  • Attachment 1
  • Attachment 2
  • Attachment 3
  • Attachment 4
  • Attachment 5
  • Attachment 6
  • Attachment 7
  • Attachment 8

Iowa Aging Program Instructions (IAPIs) - "Iowa Aging Program Instruction" or "IAPI" means a document issued by the department under a system of numbering and reference regarding operating and reporting methods for AAA or instructions which change frequently.

IAPIs for SFY 2009: Back to Top

• 02 - AoA Disaster Funding Allocation
• 01 - AAA Audit Standards and Guidelines
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Press Releases

The DEA issues press releases on important issues in the field of aging. Press releases are in Adobe PDF Format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, click the link above to download this plug-in.

• July 1, 2008 - Free Elder Law Seminars
• June 13, 2008 - Father's Day Traditions
• May 8, 2008 - May is Older Americans Month
• May 8, 2008 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman's Office Support
• May 7, 2008 - Mother's Day Tradition
• April 24, 2008 - DEA Announces Healthy Links Grant Extension & Attachment
• February 28, 2008 - Iowa Participates in National March for Meals Awareness
• February 1, 2008 - DEA Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Contributions to Older Iowans
• January 25, 2008 - Iowa Centenarian Search
• January 9, 2008 - Healthy New Year Resolutions

Visit the Press Release Archives to view past issues.

• 2007

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Legislative Update

82nd General Assembly, Second Session (2008)

• May 16, 2008
• April 18, 2008
• April 11, 2008
• April 4, 2008
• March 28, 2008
• March 21, 2008
• March 14, 2008
• March 7, 2008
• February 29, 2008
• February 22, 2008
• February 15, 2008
• February 11, 2008
• February 1, 2008
• January 25, 2008

Visit the Legislative Update Archives from these prior sessions

• 82nd General Assembly, First Session (2007)
• 81st General Assembly, Second Session (2006)
• 81st General Assembly, First Session (2005)
  

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