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- One-on-One Elder Care
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?If so, staff from Elder Services, Inc. will be on campus (schedule attached) to provide one-on-one guidance, information, and referral service. Contact Jane Holland at familyservices@uiowa.edu or 335-1371 to schedule a one-hour session.
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Iowa COMPASS - Maintains a data base and services for assistive technology and home modifications.
- University of Iowa Center on Aging
- 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
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Life Long Links - Connecting you to Iowa's aging and disability resources .
- Elder Care Locator - a national database.
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Iowa Assisted Living, Memory Care Units, Retirement Communities, and Subsidized Housing
- Locate Senior Housing
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"The Gift of Peace of Mind: For Yourself, For Your Family" -- a step-by-step guide for preparing advanced directives documents.
- Iowa Bar Association -- forms to complete a living will or durable power of attorney for health care
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BenefitsCheckUp -- 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.
- "Because We Care: A Guide for People Who Care"