Hy-Vee Partners with Dementia Friendly Iowa to Pilot New Awareness Program at Retail Locations
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…
NEI3A hires new joint director to lead national centers
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…
NEI3A Recognized for Excellence in Making Vaccinations Available to Older Adults and People With Disabilities
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…
NEI3A Seeks Proposals From Local Restaurants to Participate in the Iowa Café Program
The Iowa CafĂ© 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 CafĂ© partners contract directly with Northeast Iowa…
Farmers Market Vouchers Still Available
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…
GrandPad and NEI3A Partner to Empower Older Adults with Technology and Safeguard Against Scam
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…
Mike Donohue elected as USAging Board alternate
Mike Donohue, CEO of NEI3A, has been elected as a USAging Board alternate. Mike will serve a three-year term in this role, partnering with Kelly Butts-Elston from Connections Area Agency on Aging to represent Region VII, encompassing Iowa and Nebraska. As members of the Board, Mike and Kelly will have the important responsibility of ensuring…