Iowa Area Agency on Aging.
Your local Agency on Aging office in Iowa is a great place to call for information, referrals, and assistance. Programs that are offered to seniors and the elderly include, but are not limited to, food, nutrition, prescription medications, counseling, home repairs and more. Case managers from your local Iowa office are committed to helping less fortunate seniors, their caregivers and the homebound in any way they can.
Nutrition Programs include home delivered meals on wheels, sites that provide food, and education/counseling. Services can assists older persons and help them remain in their homes. The nutrition programs available include home delivered meals for people who are unable to leave their home, and this is mainly offered by volunteers that coordinate with charity organizations and aging offices. A minimal fee may be required to be paid.
Congregate meals sites operate in many Iowa towns and counties. People who are at least 60 years of age, their spouse and dependent children can use these sites. A healthy, hot meal is served to those who qualify and need it.
The federal government and Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) can help seniors and older adults get questions answered about medical bills and health care. Learn about Medicare supplement insurance, long term care, prescription medications, free health care from Medicare, and also Medicare+Choice. All information, and any counseling needed, is offered for free. 1-800-351-4664
Area Agencies on Aging in Iowa operate the Case Management Program for the Frail Elderly, or CMPFE. It serves Iowans age 60 and over and was created to prevent premature institutionalization.
Senior Transportation is coordinated by the Iowa Department on Aging, and is offered in some localities. Rides may be provided for medical appointments and critical shopping trips. The agency on aging can provides a means of transportation for a person who requires help in going from one location to another.
Information and referral is offered, and the elderly can get current details on available non-profits, resources and local and regional assistance programs. Case managers can link individuals and caregivers to the opportunities and services that are available in Iowa. Benefits CheckUp is also offered from each office. Use a database to print a list of financial assistance programs that may pay for some of your costs of utility, prescription drugs, health care, and other essential items or services. Also get help in applying for these programs.
Iowa SMP can help seniors detect and resolve billing errors, Medicare waste, fraud, or abuse. Volunteers are highly trained, and they work with Medicare beneficiaries in cooperation with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). Get help in detecting and resolving unintended errors, identify fraud, and more. Click here for ways to find medical billing advocates.
Legal Assistance is offered statewide for low income seniors and the elderly. Advice, representation, and other support is made available. This also includes community education, counseling, pro-bono services and free representation by an attorney or other person acting under the supervision of an attorney. More on free legal aid or consultations.
The Iowa Family Caregiver program can help family caregivers who take care of aged loved ones, disabled, or the chronically ill. It can provide caregivers the time off and support they need from providing care that they need.
Low interest loans are available for Home Modifications and Assistive Technology. They are offered in an effort to counter the lack of financial resources that many older Iowans and individuals with disabilities have. The loans can be used for the purchase of safety equipment, home modifications and/or assistive technology.
Adult Day Care and Health Services are offered for dependent adults in a protective, supervised, congregate setting. Services offered can include, but are not limited to, prescription medication assistance, social and recreational activities, counseling, meals, transportation, and rehabilitation.
Case management services are offered at most Iowa Area Agency on Aging centers. The locations offer seniors and the elderly coordinated assistance. This helps ensure any resources offered are effective. Activities that are part of case management can include assessing needs, coordinating the provision of services among providers, developing care plans, referrals, arranging services, follow-up and reassessment as required.
Chore, Homemaker, and Home Repairs are offered by some centers. Seniors can receive assistance if they are having difficulty with heavy housework, yard work, or sidewalk maintenance. Resources can help improve or maintain a residence, and homemaker services in Iowa can provide help preparing meals, shopping for personal items, using the telephone, doing light housework, or managing money.
Personal Care is a low cost, or maybe free program that can provide supervision, personal assistance, stand-by support, or cues for persons having difficulties with bathing, eating, dressing, toileting or similar activities. Also provides to the family caregiver information and assistance.
The Iowa protective payee program can offer financial management for senior citizens, disabled and other individuals who are unable to manage their federal government benefit funds or public aid in a manner that preserves the most decision-making and independence for that individual.
Addresses and phone number for senior assistance programs in Iowa
Elderbridge Agency on Aging
Web site: www.elderbridge.org
Mason City Office (Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, and Worth)
22 North Georgia, Suite 216 Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-0678 or 1-800- 243-0678
Carroll Office (Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, Sac)
603 N West St, Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3512 or 1-800- 243-0678
Fort Dodge Office (Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster, and Wright)
308 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-5244 or 1-800- -243- 0678
Spencer Office (Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, and Sioux)
714 10th Avenue East, P. O. Box 213, Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1775 1-800- 243-0678
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A)
Web site: www.NEI3A.org
Waterloo Office (Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy, Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama)
2101 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: (319) 272-2244 or 1-800- 779-8707
Decorah Office (Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek)
808 River Street, Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: (563) 382-2941 or 1-800 233-4603
Dubuque Office (Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson)
2728 Asbury Rd Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (563) 588-3970
Aging Resources of Central Iowa
Web site: www.agingresources.com
Des Moines Office (Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, Story, Warren)
5835 Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA 50312-1437
Phone: (515) 255-1310 or 1-800- 747-5352
Learn more on Aging Resources of Central Iowa assistance programs.
The Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Web site: www.heritageaaa.org
Cedar Rapids Office (Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Washington)
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, PO Box 2068, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Phone: (319) 398-5559 or 1-800- 332-5934
Milestones Area Agency on Aging
Web site: www.milestonesaaa.org
Ottumwa Office (Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, Wayne)
623 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-2270 or 1-800- 642-6522
Burlington Office (Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Louisa)
509 Jefferson Street, Burlington, IA 52601-5427
(319) 752-5433 or 1-800- 292-1268
Davenport Office (Clinton, Scott, Muscatine)
935 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807-2664
Phone: (563) 324-9085 or 1-800- 892-9085
Connections Area Agency on Aging
Web site: www.connectionsaaa.org
Council Bluffs Office (Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby)
300 West Broadway, Suite 240, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: (712) 328-2540 or 1-800- 432-9209
Creston Office (Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor, Union)
109 N Elm Street, Creston, IA 50801
Phone: (641) 782-4040
Sioux City Office (Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, and Woodbury)
2301 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51104
Phone: (712) 279-6900 or 800-432-9209
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