"To know how to grow old is the master-work of wisdom and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living ."

— Henri Amiel

Information & Resources

Aging is a complex, interdisciplinary field that addresses a broad range of issues including health, psychological, social, ethical, legal and economic issues.

The Center on Aging serves as a central, coordinating resource for information, promotion and translation of research, public policy, education and services on aging at the University of Iowa and across Iowa. Resources that you may find useful are listed below.

Elder Abuse Resources

The Administration on Aging (AoA) has established a new website for the National Center on Elder Abuse: www.ncea.aoa.gov.

Evaluating Driving Performance: Resources and Iowa Programs

These programs can evaluate an individual's ability to continue driving independently. Additionally, online resources link to information for older adults and their family and friends about driving independently.

Find a Geriatrician

Visit this page to search our listing of Iowa physicians with a board certificate of added qualification in geriatrics. Geriatrics is that branch of medicine that treats problems and diseases of aging people.

Directory of UI Faculty Associates in Aging

Faculty members and professional staff of the University of Iowa with aging-related research, education or clinical activities are listed in a searchable database. You may search by name or by subject area of interest.

Healthcare Information

This page links to many of the clinical resources at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC). Information for persons who are aging include clinics in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, the Neurology Memory Clinic, Eye Exam Clinic & Low Vision Clinic and the specialty Geriatric Assessment Clinic, only to name a few. Included are clinics in Family Medice, Internal Medicine, Neurology Memory Clinic, Dentistry Clinic, Cancer Clinic, Eye Exam Clinic & Low Vision Clinic and the specialty Geriatric Assessment Clinic to name a few.

State by State Resource Locator

Where do you start searching for resources when a parent or older family member lives in another state and needs assistance? How do you find information when you are 600 miles away? This page has a searchable database to locate resources in aging for each state in the United States.

Clinical Trials

Find information about the Clinical Trials being conducted through the University of Iowa. You may discover trials being conducted in the area of geriatrics and gerontology and also find information about becoming a participant in a trial.

Seniors Together in Aging Research (STAR)

Iowans age 50 and over are invited to participate in a volunteer research registry.

The STAR Registry offers:

Learn about the research process
Receive information about healthy aging and University of Iowa research studies for adults
Many studies provide compensation

Participation in this registry and any research study is voluntary. People with medical problems, as well as healthy people, are invited to be in the STAR Registry.

For more information, visit http://www.centeronaging.uiowa.edu/star.shtml

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Information

Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare prescription drug coverage became available 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.

Students

This page includes course listings offered at the University of Iowa for a certificate in aging studies. Information about the UI Center on Aging Fellowships in aging is also available along with Geriatric Fellowships. Other training opportunities are listed, too.