Announcements from the Center on Aging

The Center on Aging coordinates resources for the promotion and application of research, education and outreach, public policy, and information on aging at the University of Iowa and across the state. For detailed information about projects and activities, see our current Annual Report for 2006.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Aging Specialist Position

The Aging Specialist Position for the Johnson County Livable Community
for Successful Aging Initiative has now been posted on the Johnson
County web site at:www.johnson-county.com/employment. This web site links to the detailed job description and the application that is used for all persons
employed by the county. The Aging Specialist will be an important part
of moving forward the Johnson County Livable Community for Successful
Aging Initiative.
The Johnson County Public Health will be the employer and the person
will have an office at United Way of Johnson County. Funding has come
from Johnson County, the Heritage Area Agency on Aging and the State of
Iowa.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: the application, resume and cover letter should be
sent to Ralph Wilmoth, Johnson County Public Health, 1105 Gilbert Court,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 by July 16, 2007.
Please let persons you know of this professional opportunity if you feel
they could serve Johnson County in this exciting position.

Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Initiative

PLEASE MARK September 19, 2007, on your calendar, tentatively
scheduled for 8:30 - 10:30 AM., to celebrate what has been done since
our planning session for the Johnson County Livable Community for
Successful Aging Initiative last September 19th, and to help chart the
course for the coming year. Details will follow.

Looking for the latest demographics of the Iowa population age 65 and older?

Check the new report from the State Data Center of Iowa: "Older Iowans: 2007," (April 2007, .pdf format). http://www.iowadatacenter.org/Publications/older2007

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Information

Medicare prescription drug coverage became available January 1, 2006 to everyone with Medicare who enrolled in a plan. This page provides information and assistance to people with Medicare, their families and friends, professionals, and caregivers concerning this new benefit.

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