Aging Links
Administration on Aging - www.aoa.gov
Link to the US Administration on Aging website.
American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org
Find answers to questions on cancer, its causes and risk factors. Prevention and early detection is discussed and a bookstore is available with documents to download.
AARP Website - www.aarp.org
The homepage of one of the largest associations of retired people.
Access America for Seniors - www.seniors.gov
The website to conduct business with and get information from the government… all in one place. Comprehensive site which covers benefits, health and nutrition, consumer protection, services, taxes, and more.
Alzheimer’s Association - www.alz.org
Information for Alzheimer’s patients, their families, and caregivers.
American Heart Association - www.americanheart.org
Everything you need to know about your heart, strokes, health, etc.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - www.cms.hhs.gov
Department of Health and Human Services - www.hhs.gov
Iowa Department of Elder Affairs- www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs
Iowa Family Caregiver - www.iowafamilycaregiver.org
Existing to respond to the needs and opportunities of an aging society.
Iowa Health Facilities Report Card. -(see also Nursing Home Compare (US)
https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD/CTLEntitySearch.do
Medicare - www.medicare.gov
The official U.S. government site for Medicare information.
Mayo Clinic - www.mayohealth.org
Find information on prescription drugs, ask a question, search for health information from the Mayo Clinic.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging - www.n4a.org
Northwest Aging Association - Application form
Nursing Home Compare - www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp
An official U.S. government site, you can search for a nursing home or download a copy of the Guide to Nursing Homes, and/or a Nursing Home Checklist to use when choosing a nursing home.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)- www.shiip.state.ia.us Comprehensive website to answer insurance questions and provide assistance. SHIIP’s Iowa Medicare Supplement Premium Comparison Guide is available online.
Social Security Administration - www.ssa.gov
The official U.S. government site for Social Security Administration questions and benefits. Apply for benefits on line.
SeniorNet – www.seniornet.org
Nonprofit site provides adults 50+ access to and information about computer technology.
The Senior Center - www.senior-center.com
Fun site for savings, contact the President, your Congressman, Senator, recipes, etc.
Web MD - www.webmd.com
Federal Agencies
FirstGov for Seniors
www.seniors.gov
Portal Site for Seniors to FirstGov -providing easy, one-stop access to all online U.S. Federal Government resources. FirstGov for seniors is especially developed to provide easy access to government resources especially for seniors.
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
The official web site of the Social Security Administration with information on retirement, disability, survivors and supplemental security income benefits.
Medicare
www.medicare.gov
A consumer beneficiary Website that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information and publications, as well as information about health care fraud and abuse and nursing homes.
Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov
The home page for the Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources for other Departmental programs and offices.
National Institute on Aging
www.nih.gov/nia
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) website has health information and more about the work of NIA researchers and the community of scientists engaged in aging research. For the general public, they offer consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics important to older people and their families as well as a description of their research program.
U.S. Government Website on Identity Theft
www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
How can someone steal your identity? By co-opting your name, Social Security number, credit card number, or some other piece of your personal information for their own use. In short, identity theft occurs when someone appropriates your personal information without your knowledge to commit fraud or theft. This site is maintained by the Federal Trade Commission and includes government reports and Congressional testimony, law enforcement updates, and links to other sites with helpful information about identity theft.
State Agencies
LifeLong Links
www.lifelonglinks.org/
A resource to help you think about and plan for your needs, now and in the future. Whether you are responding to a current need or planning for the future, LifeLong Links can help you find your way through an array of choices, information, and options. In the aging community, these options are sometimes called “long-term care” or “aging in place.” In the disability community, these are “community supports” or “supports for independent living.” This Web site provides links for both populations.
Access Iowa Government
www.iowa.gov
The official website for the state of Iowa has links to state agencies as well as other information for Iowans and visitors.
Iowa Department of Elder Affairs
www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs
The Department of Elder Affairs administers a variety of programs for Iowans age 60 and older directly and in cooperation with the Area Agencies on Aging.
Senior Health Insurance Information
Program for Iowa (SHIIP)
www.shiip.state.ia.us
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program can help you find answers to the important questions you have on Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, and other health insurance issues.
Iowa Attorney General's
Consumer Protection Division www.state.ia.us/government/ag/consumer/index.html The Consumer Protection Division protects consumers from fraud and ensures fair competition in the marketplace. The Division enforces a number of laws that protect the buying public from false or misleading advertisements or sales practices and also informs the public about how to avoid becoming the victim of consumer fraud through press releases, information brochures, public speeches, and monthly Consumer Advisory newsletter columns. On this site, you can find a form to file a consumer complaint online, read or search our press releases, read or download consumer brochures, review consumer protection laws, and link to other helpful consumer sites.
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA)
www.state.ia.us/government/dia
DIA is the state agency responsible for inspection of all Chapter 135C licensed health care facilities in Iowa and various Medicare/Medicaid entities. DIA also investigates complaints of substandard care or services in the entities they inspect.
Iowa Bureau of Vital Records
www.idph.state.ia.us/eh/health_statistics.asp
Iowa Bureau of Vital Records records all vital events occurring in the state such as birth, death, and marriage, and has an interstate exchange agreement with all of the other states.
Elected Officials
Federal Officials
Senator Charles Grassley
www.senate.gov/~grassley
Senator Tom Harkin
www.senate.gov/~harkin
Congressional Committees
Senate Select Committee on Aging
www.senate.gov/~aging
State Officials
Governor Thomas Vilsack
Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson
www.governor.state.ia.us/
State Legislature
www.legis.state.ia.us
Information on the Iowa General Assembly, legislation, and other information related to the legislative branch of the Iowa Government.
To find your Legislator: http://www.legis.state.ia.us/FindLeg/
National Aging Organizations
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
www.n4a.org
N4A is the umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S.
N4A provides the Eldercare Locator, a toll-free nationwide telephone service (1-800-677-1116), which helps caregivers locate services for older adults in their own communities. The Locator can also be searched on-line.
N4A also provides the Senior Housing Locator, powered by SNAPforSeniors. This online resource is designed to simplify the search for senior housing. Users can search the most current and comprehensive database of all licensed senior housing providers in the nation and a growing number of retirement communities. Advanced search tools allow users to find a qualified list of communities which best meet their specific care needs and lifestyle preferences.
N4A publishes the National Directory for Eldercare Informationwhich includes a listing for all Area Agencies on Aging, Title VI grantees and State Units on Aging.
CareGiver
Iowa Family Caregiver Support Program
www.iowafamilycaregiver.org
The Iowa Family Caregiver Support Program is a partner with the Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging and provides caregivers information, emotional support, and access to local resources for your parent, spouse or friend.
Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
www.iowalegalaid.org/hotline
The Legal Hotline for Older Iowans is the first place to go to get information and advice about elder law issues. The Legal Hotline is a special project of Iowa Legal Aid that provides legal advice and other services to Iowans who are 60 or older. The Hotline’s services are free and confidential. You can get legal information and advice about most non-criminal issues.
Alzheimer's Association
www.alz.org
The Alzheimer's Association, a national voluntary health organization, provides information and services to people with Alzheimer's, caregivers, researchers, physicians, and health care professionals. Locally, the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter provides information and support.
Benefits CheckUp
www.benefitscheckup.org
The Benefits CheckUp is an online service of the National Council on Aging that helps older Americans, their families and friends quickly identify federal and state assistance program that may improve their quality of life. A simple online questionnaire helps determine which programs the individual may qualify for and how they might help.
Health in Aging
www.healthinaging.org
The American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging advocates on behalf of older adults and their special needs through public education, clinical research, and public policy. The site includes Eldercare at Home: An FHA Resource for Families Giving Care at Home
National Alliance for Caregiving
www.caregiving.org
The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit joint venture created in 1996 to support family caregivers of the elderly and the professionals who serve them.
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