IA: Senior Issues
Iowans lose millions in impostor scams
AARP Iowa is calling on lawmakers to help prevent gift-card scams during this year's legislative session. Impostor scams have been the number one …
Iowa dementia sufferers at higher risk in winter
People who suffer from dementia face a host of increased risks in winter months and in Iowa, dangers include everything from falls to getting lost…
Report: Drug deaths up in Iowa, but other signs encouraging
New data from the United Health Foundation show a handful of significant and chronic health conditions on the rise across the U.S., with colorectal …
Alzheimer's Association warns of 'wandering' adults during holidays
The Iowa chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is raising awareness of adults who get lost during the holidays. The group holds educational …
Senior advocates push back on Alliant utility increase
The Iowa Utilities Board is taking public input this week on a proposed rate hike by one of the state's biggest gas and electric service providers…
Des Moines Alzheimer's walk seeks to raise $500K
The Iowa Alzheimer's Association expects about 2,000 people to gather on the Capitol steps in Des Moines on Saturday, as volunteers seek to create …
AARP IA Grant Transforms Town's Wellness Plan
A Community Challenge grant from AARP Iowa is making the town of Graettinger more senior friendly. Eight Iowa communities received the grants…
Iowa AARP Calls for Major Shift in Long-Term Health Care Model
As housing prices soar and wages for health care providers lag, advocates for Iowa's aging population are calling for a major change in caring for …
Iowa Clinicians Herald New Alzheimer's Treatments
As part of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, mental-health advocates in Iowa are sharing information about Alzheimer's and say two new drugs …
USDA Makes Loans, Grants Available for Low-Income Iowans' Home Repair
AARP Iowa is working to raise awareness of loans and grants the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available to very low-income seniors for …
Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Taxes for IA Disability Care Providers
Iowa lawmakers have advanced legislation that would eliminate the income tax for health-care workers who support people with disabilities. Advocates …
Insulin Price Cap Doesn't Apply to All Iowans Who Need It
Drug-maker Sanofi has joined two other large manufacturers in capping monthly insulin prices at $35. In Iowa, advocates for more affordable health …