WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We are a total volunteer and non-partisan organization that operates under a nonprofit umbrella.
Our members advocate State Legislators, the Governor and staff, and other organizations to assist in improving the “Quality of Life” for Older Adult Iowans. We have historically placed special emphasis on the frail elderly however our overall goal is to make Iowa that model state for all Older Adults. Get involved by joining the Older Iowans Legislators and stay active in assisting others.
Legislative Priorities
Members of the Older Iowans Legislature completed their annual meeting Sep 16 2024 and have designated the following as lead areas of concern for the upcoming 2025 Iowa Legislative Session. At this time these priority concepts are being discussed by the Board members to determine a correct approach to enacting change for the benefit of Iowans. Have ideas and suggestions - send us an email!
Meeting the demands of Dementia Services thru the Area Agency on Aging
Insure adequate and consistent funding for this program.
Funding for the Return to Community Programs
Insure adequate and consistent funding for this program.
Improved Information availability for older adults to assist in the aging process.
Design, fund, and implement methods of providing answers and recommendations for older adults that will assist in the aging process.
Increase support for Direct Care Workers
Define and Implement methods and standards to insure an adequate, capable workforce is available to support the growing demands of an aging population
Latest News
The Older Iowan Legislatuere held its Annual Meeting Sep 16 at the Iowa State Capitol and via Zoom. If you could not attend, you can watch via this link - copy the link into your browser and enter the passcode (note passcode is case sensitive)
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/-0YhZ9J-LxL2tG2B42zKvSk1nfNsAZ2_46noahoi7--vRjIFvO5wr-n49GLAp56e.Zcbb-2MLzNS2qlMm
Passcode: B1U=f19r
If you have comments and additioanl suggestions, please send an email to info@olderiowans.org.
Observation Box
The shortage of trained healthcare professionals and direct care workers are a major concern. We will be working to provide suggested solutions to this key problem
2025 Iowa General Assembly
The first day of the Iowa State Legislature session is January 13