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President Trump’s budget proposal for FY2026 calls for many cuts and the dismantling of programs that are critical to the independence of older Americans. Through the Older Americans Act of 1965, over 600 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in this country have been providing services that allow older adults to remain independent and thriving in…

Details: Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging will hold a public hearing on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to review service category amendments to its Area Plan Fiscal Years 2026 -2029. Date of hearing: Friday, April 25, 2025 Location:  201 Tower Park Drive, Suite 100, Waterloo, IA 50701 Virtual attendee link:  https://nei3a-org.zoom.us/j/88962295738?pwd=G9kyqbWNXVlbrzC7tCR9OOby6jlbBH.1 Agenda:  …

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…

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…