Guide to Iowa State Agencies
and Community Resources for Aging

 

Iowa Aging and Adult Services
Web site: http://www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs/


Iowa Center for Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Web site: http://www.pascenter.org/state_based_stats/index.php?state=iowa


Iowa Attorney General's Office
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines IA 50319
Phone: 515-281-5164
Fax: 515-281-4209
Web site: http://www.state.ia.us/government/ag/


Iowa Board of Nursing
Web Site: http://www.state.ia.us/nursing/


Iowa Department of Human Services
Dependent Adult Abuse Investigations Outside Health-Care Facilities (Toll Free)
800-362-2178
In-Home Health Program
515-242-6021
Waiver Assisted Living Services
515-281-3573
Waiver Assisted Living Services
The Iowa Department of Human Services makes a positive difference in the lives of Iowans we serve through effective and efficient leadership, excellence, and teamwork.
Web site: http://www.dhs.state.ia.us
 


Iowa Department of Financial Services and Insurance
Web site: http://www.iid.state.ia.us/


Iowa DRM Regional Resources Directory
http://www.disabilityresources.org/IOWA.html


Iowa Nursing Home and Long Term Care Resources
http://www.carescout.com/state_ia_desmoines.htm
Search for an Iowa nursing home, assisted living facility, hospice or home health care agency.


Iowa Senior Citizen Transportation
Programs that provide for basic transportation and special arrangements for the elderly.
http://www.crbus-parking.org/LIFTS-info.htm


Iowa Senior Care
Iowa seniors care directory for retirement homes across North America, from RetirementHomes.com, providing a comprehensive and user friendly guide to seniors care retirement homes and centers.
Web site: http://www.retirementhomes.com/homes/iowa-senior-care.html


Iowa Senior Directory
http://iowa.uscity.net/Senior/
Many miscellaneous phone numbers for senior resources.


American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Telephone: (512)480-9797
Fax: (512)480-9799
Web site: http://www.aarp.org/


Family Eldercare, Inc.
Consultation and Referral
Telephone: (512)450-0844
Fax: (512)459-6436
E-mail:
[email protected]
A non-profit, United Way Agency serving older adults and persons with disabilities.
Web site: http://www.familyeldercare.org


SeniorNet

Groups for the Elderly
Provides older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. The non-profit SeniorNet teaches seniors (age 50 plus) to use computers and the Internet at over 140 Learning Centers nationwide.
Web site: http://www.seniornet.com


Social Security Administration

Toll Free: 1/800-772-1213
TDD: 1/800-325-0778
Web site: http://www.ssa.gov


Links to Federal Agencies for the Aging

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