Senior Care

Caring for Aging Loved Ones

We desire to provide compassionate support and relevant information to those navigating the challenges of caring for their aging loved ones. This page offers a list of upcoming events, links to websites and podcasts, and reading suggestions that may be helpful.

Our team would be happy to walk along side you in your journey and help in any way we can. If you would like someone from our Caring for Aging Loved Ones Support team to contact you, please fill out the form below. 

Support Team Members

 Tammy Gregory | Becky Coady | Dana Means | Dawn Reece | Jolene Brown | Ken Smalley | Tracy Smalley

Type of Media

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Definitions and Questions to Ask about Housing Options
A list of definitions of independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, & continuum...
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Aging Resources of Central Iowa
The mission of Aging Resources of Central Iowa is to lead, advocate and serve as well as plan and coordinate...
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Eldercare Locator
Run by the Administration on Aging, this research tool will lead you to the “area agency on aging” for...
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Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
A free, objective and confidential service offered through the state of Iowa to help people sort through...
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BenefitsCheckUp
Run by the National Council on Aging, this search tool shows you what federal, state and local benefits...
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List of Elder Care Agencies & Non-Profits
For a longer list of agency and non-profit resources, click below to view.  View Document
Helping Your Aging Parents- A Guide For Caregivers With Practical Tips To Take Care of Your Loved Ones, Stay Organized, and Maintain Balance in Your Life
Helping Your Aging Parents
A Guide For Caregivers With Practical Tips To Take Care of Your Loved Ones, Stay Organized, and Maintain...
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How to Care for Aging Parents, 3rd Edition
A One-Stop Resource for All Your Medical, Financial, Housing, and Emotional Issues by Virginia Morris...
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Mom, Dad…Can We Talk
Helping Our Aging Parents with the Insight and Wisdom of Others by Dick Edwards (2009) View Boo...
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My Silly Granny
A Story of Dementia by Terri Leedom (2023) This children’s book was written to provide some...
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When to Say No, and How to Say No to Caregiving
by Deborah Colgan, MA, M.Ed., NCC, May 12 2017 Read Article
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Caring for Aging Parents
Episode 1 – Conversations on Aging from a Medical Perspective A Ridge University Podcast List...
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Straight Talk Senior Living Series
This groups hosts live events and videos of talks with professionals in Des Moines on a variety of t...
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AARP Caregiving Guide with Checklists
This groups hosts live events and videos of talks with professionals in Des Moines on a variety of t...

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