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Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) proudly announces its achievement of receiving a SAGECare credential. This prestigious credential is a testament to NEI3A’s unwavering commitment to providing an inclusive and culturally competent environment for LGBTQ+ older adults. SAGECare awarded NEI3A with its SAGECare credential after training that included assessments of policies and practices that…

Hy-Vee in partnership with Dementia Friendly Iowa is proud to announce that the Waukee Hy-Vee and the Crossroads Hy-Vee in Waterloo will be the first to take part in a new awareness program at retail locations to assist those with dementia. The effort focuses on fostering a more inclusive and supportive shopping experience for individuals…

Brandy Bauer joined the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) team in August 2024 as the joint center director for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Technical Assistance Center and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Center. Her role is to ensure that both centers achieve their goals and objectives in accordance with the…

USAging in Washington, D.C. have been awarded the 2024 Immunization Neighborhood Champion Award by the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) for their work through the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative. The NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations towards improved vaccination rates within their communities during the past…

The Iowa Café program utilizes local restaurants and food establishments to provide congregate nutrition services to: Reduce Hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition Promote socialization of older people promote health and well-being with access to nutrition and health promotion/disease prevention services to delay onset of chronic diseases All Iowa Café partners contract directly with Northeast Iowa…

Don’t miss out! There’s still time to get and use your Farmers Market Vouchers. The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides vouchers (coupons or checks) to older individuals for use at farmer’s markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs for fresh nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey. Eligible participants in the Senior…

As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, older adults find themselves grappling with new challenges that demand heightened awareness and resilience. Alarming statistics from the FBI’s latest Elder Fraud Report underscore the urgency of the situation, revealing that cybercrime cost Americans over the age of 50 nearly $3 billion last year…