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Leading the way in advancing education, support, and services to promote Age-Friendly and Dementia Friendly practices throughout Iowa and beyond.

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Happy #NationalDaughtersDay to all daughters fighting to #ENDALZ in honor of their parents. Whether you are providing care, fundraising in their honor or telling your family's story, we see you and thank you for making a difference. đź’ś

Happy #NationalDaughtersDay to all daughters fighting to #ENDALZ in honor of their parents. Whether you are providing care, fundraising in their honor or telling your family's story, we see you and thank you for making a difference. đź’ś
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Care Connection Webinar: Empowering Your Loved One Through Dementia-Friendly Home Design alzfdn.org/webinar_archiv…

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There’s a lot of momentum for Alzheimer’s policies on Capitol Hill this week! On Wednesday, the Energy and Commerce Committee and Energy & Commerce Democrats will hold a hearing that includes the bipartisan #NAPAAct, #AlzInvestmentAct and #BOLDAlzheimersAct.

There’s a lot of momentum for Alzheimer’s policies on Capitol Hill this week! On Wednesday, the <a href="/HouseCommerce/">Energy and Commerce Committee</a> and <a href="/EnergyCommerce/">Energy & Commerce Democrats</a> will hold a hearing that includes the bipartisan #NAPAAct, #AlzInvestmentAct and #BOLDAlzheimersAct.
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Join the Alzheimer's Association for it's next FREE program in the Alzheimer's Education series--10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's on October 17, 2024. Register: alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #alzheimerscaregiver #dementia #dementiacare #dementiasupport #Alzheimer Alzheimer's Association

Join the Alzheimer's Association for it's next FREE program in the Alzheimer's Education series--10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's on October 17, 2024.

Register: alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

 #alzheimerscaregiver #dementia #dementiacare #dementiasupport #Alzheimer 

<a href="/alzassociation/">Alzheimer's Association</a>
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Empowered Caregiver Series đź“· The Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter is offering a free, weekly education series during the holiday season to help empower family caregivers by providing helpful information, tips and advice on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Empowered Caregiver Series
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The Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter is offering a free, weekly education series during the holiday season to help empower family caregivers by providing helpful information, tips and advice on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating American Indian and Alaska Natives and their important work to raise Alzheimer’s awareness & better health within their communities, moving us closer to a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. #ENDALZ

During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating American Indian and Alaska Natives and their important work to raise Alzheimer’s awareness &amp; better health within their communities, moving us closer to a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. #ENDALZ
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The University of Iowa Health Care Level 1 trauma center has two upcoming Stepping On fall prevention program workshops open to older adults and adults with chronic diseases or disabilities Mondays at 9-11 AM, from January 6th until February 17th. eventbrite.com/e/stepping-on-… #Fallprevention

The <a href="/uihealthcare/">University of Iowa Health Care</a> Level 1 trauma center has two upcoming Stepping On fall prevention program workshops open to older adults and adults with chronic diseases or disabilities
Mondays at 9-11 AM, from January 6th until February 17th. eventbrite.com/e/stepping-on-…
#Fallprevention
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Join Us at the University of Iowa Public Health Rural Health Summit Feb 28, 2025 This special event will showcase the impactful work being done across our college! Learn more: public-health.uiowa.edu/rhs/ #ruralhealth #publichealth #olderadults

Join Us at the <a href="/UIowaCPH/">University of Iowa Public Health</a> Rural Health Summit Feb 28, 2025

This special event will showcase the impactful work being done across our college!

Learn more: public-health.uiowa.edu/rhs/

#ruralhealth #publichealth #olderadults
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The Alzheimer's Assoc IA is offering a free presentation on Alzheimer's in Rural Iowa to discuss ways its resources support individuals living with dementia. Register here: tinyurl.com/RuralAlzJan2025 #alzheimersawareness #ruralhealth #ruralhealthcare #IowaHealthcare #Alzheimer

The <a href="/alzIOWA/">Alzheimer's Assoc IA</a> is offering a free presentation on Alzheimer's in Rural Iowa to discuss ways its resources support individuals living with dementia.

Register here: tinyurl.com/RuralAlzJan2025

#alzheimersawareness #ruralhealth #ruralhealthcare #IowaHealthcare #Alzheimer
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📢 Join us for the launch of our new #publichealth and dementia training module! 🧠 Discover how public health professionals can take action on dementia with the #HBIRoadMap in our upcoming webinar: Implementing Public Health Strategies for Dementia 💡 Learn how to integrate

📢 Join us for the launch of our new #publichealth and dementia training module! 🧠

Discover how public health professionals can take action on dementia with the #HBIRoadMap in our upcoming webinar: Implementing Public Health Strategies for Dementia

đź’ˇ Learn how to integrate
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In this Great Plains Center podcast, Dr. Ryan Carnahan delves into the issue of medication-related falls among farmers, highlighting the risks that medications pose when mixed with the physically demanding nature of farming. gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/falls-on-farms/ #medicationMGMT #falls #fallprevention

In this <a href="/GPCAH/">Great Plains Center</a> podcast, Dr. Ryan Carnahan delves into the issue of medication-related falls among farmers, highlighting the risks that medications pose when mixed with the physically demanding nature of farming.

gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/falls-on-farms/

#medicationMGMT #falls #fallprevention
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CMS announced major changes in long-term care surveyor guidance that will take effect on March 24, 2025. Under the new provisions, use of psychotropic medications will be subject to deeper scrutiny and stronger controls. guidestareldercare.com/blog/new-cms-g…

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Are you a professional or family caregiver? Escape the everyday stress and join the Reservoir Replenishing Retreats for a FREE day of learning, networking, and pure fun! hosted by Iowa CareGivers NCC #caregiversupport #wellbeing #caregivers #selfcare

Are you a professional or family caregiver? Escape the everyday stress and join the Reservoir Replenishing Retreats for a FREE day of learning, networking, and pure fun!

hosted by <a href="/IowaCareGivers/">Iowa CareGivers</a> <a href="/NWICC/">NCC</a>
#caregiversupport #wellbeing #caregivers #selfcare
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Do you have a relative with dementia who lives or works in a farming community? You may be eligible for a free, online educational series titled, Farm Families Coping with Dementia. For more information visit: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/dementia-educa… #dementia #aging #farmfamily

Do you have a relative with dementia who lives or works in a farming community? You may be eligible for a free, online educational series titled, Farm Families Coping with Dementia. For more information visit: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/dementia-educa… #dementia #aging #farmfamily
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gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/dementia-educa… Do you have a relative with dementia who lives or works in a farming community? FFCD is a free, online educational series designed to support caregivers of agricultural persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of dementia

gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/dementia-educa…

Do you have a relative with dementia who lives or works in a farming community? 

FFCD is a free, online educational series designed to support caregivers of agricultural persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of dementia
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Every year, #OlderAmericansMonth celebrates the contributions of #olderadults and reaffirms our commitment to serving them. The 2025 theme, "Flip the Script on Aging,” encourages us to challenge outdated stereotypes and embrace the many opportunities that come with aging.

Every year, #OlderAmericansMonth celebrates the contributions of #olderadults and reaffirms our commitment to serving them. The 2025 theme, "Flip the Script on Aging,” encourages us to challenge outdated stereotypes and embrace the many opportunities that come with aging.
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A meaningful life is possible at any age. If you are experiencing changes in how you feel day to day, reach out to a professional, a family member, or a friend. Learn how to find help: findtreatment.gov #MHAM2025 #HealthyAging

A meaningful life is possible at any age. If you are experiencing changes in how you feel day to day, reach out to a professional, a family member, or a friend. Learn how to find help: findtreatment.gov #MHAM2025 #HealthyAging
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Empowerment in Action: Culture Change through Dementia Education June 11 | Cedar Falls, Iowa Engage and share insights on how to improve quality of life for those living with #dementia and their #caregivers csbs.uni.edu/empowerment-in… #Empowerment #Education #Wellbeing #Alzheimers

Empowerment in Action: Culture Change through Dementia Education
June 11 | Cedar Falls, Iowa

Engage and share insights on how to improve quality of life for those living with #dementia and their #caregivers
csbs.uni.edu/empowerment-in…

#Empowerment #Education #Wellbeing #Alzheimers
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🎉 It's National Women's Health Week! Empower #women to take control of their health at every stage of life.👉Check out the OWH #NWHW page for tips on health screenings, maintaining #Wellbeing, and more! #caregiver womenshealth.gov/nwhw/resources 💪Empowered women empower women

🎉 It's National Women's Health Week! Empower #women to take control of their health at every stage of life.👉Check out the OWH #NWHW page for tips on health screenings, maintaining #Wellbeing, and more!  #caregiver womenshealth.gov/nwhw/resources
đź’ŞEmpowered women empower women
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We are proud to announce Briarwood Healthcare Center has been recognized by the CMSGov as a Five-Star Overall Rated facility! Congratulations, Briarwood! Your hard work and dedication is an inspiration to us all! shorturl.at/hPC7b