UI Programs | Care Coordination | End of Life Decision making
Local & Regional Referrals | State & National Referrals | Health- Related Resources
Housing | Caregivers | Federal Agencies | Guides & Assessment Tools/Checklists
UI Programs
One-on-One Elder Care Guidance, Information and Referral
- Would you like to speak to a social worker privately regarding your elder care responsibilities? Do you have questions about your aging parent’s housing situation or health needs? Would you like to know what community resources are available to aging adults?
- 2012 - 2013 Academic Year Predetermined Appointments
If you wish to meet with a geriatric social worker and the pre-determined appointments are not convenient, contact familyservices@uiowa.edu or call 319-335-1371 to schedule a time.
- If you would like to post the calendar in your department, we have provided a print only pdf version of the 2012-1013 academic year appointment calendar for download.
- UIHC Geriatric Health Assessment
- Iowa COMPASS - Maintains a data base and services for assistive technology and home modifications.
- University of Iowa Center on Aging
- Will Preparation Services via UI Benefits Department
Care Coordination
- National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
- Premier Care (a fee based service): Call Dianne Brenneman, Elder Services, Inc, (319)887-2796
Legal Decision Making - Resources for Care Givers
- Planning and Caring for Aging Parents: A Legal Primer - presentation and resource guide prepared and presented by Professor Len Sandler and legal interns from the UI Clinical Law program
- Basic Estate Planning
- Iowa State Extension Service (articles, forms and information)
- UI Beneficiary Designation Form
- Legal Hot line for Older Iowans: Wills and life Planning, Consumer and Finance, Guardianship, Health care for Elders, Nursing Home and Long Term Care, Individual Rights and and Other Issues
- CCH Financial Planning Toolkit
- Estate Planning, including special needs trusts
- Iowa Bar Association -- forms to complete a living will or durable power of attorney for health care
- Will Preparation Services at No Charge via UI Benefits Department
Local and Regional Referrals
- Elder Services, Inc.
- Johnson County-- Livable Community - The website information focuses on the assets that Johnson County has and the resources that are available to help persons age successfully.
- Heritage Area Agency on Aging
- Iowa City Hospice - helping individuals and their families cherish the goodness of each and every day. For other locations around the State of Iowa, click on the word: Hospice.
- SEATS Paratransit - provides rides to senior citizens and people with disabilities.
- Care Coordination Resources
- National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
- Premier Care (a fee based service): Call Dianne Brenneman, Elder Services, Inc, (319)887-2796
State, National and International Resources
- Iowa Department of Elder Affairs
- Life Long Links - connecting you to Iowa's aging and disability resources
- National Center on Caregiving - Family Caregiver Alliance
- American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
- AGIS - assessment and checklists, and national resources
- International Resources
- List of international elder law resources
- American Bar Association - list of various international elder law resources
Health-Related Resources
Housing
For Caregivers
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- ISU Extension to Families: Growing Older
- National Family Caregivers Association
- Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter
- Iowa AARP
Federal Agencies
- National Council on the Aging
- Administration on Aging
- Social Security Administration
- Medicare
- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Guides
- Benefits Check Up -- The National Council on the Aging created BenefitsCheckUp to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. Family and friends can also obtain facts about benefits that their loved ones may qualify for. Chances are, you will be surprised to learn what benefits are available to you, regardless of your income.
- AGIS - assessment and checklists, and national resources
- National Center for Senior Transportation
- Iowa Department of Transportation - tips for older drivers
- At the Crossroads - Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Driving
Last updated June 2012