We were thrilled to launch this special month with our Caregiver Conference in Council Bluffs, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers — Elizabeth Miller from Happy Healthy Caregiver, Jessica Duncan with the Iowa Alzheimer's Association and Gere Stevens with ISU Extension and Outreach of Western Iowa — for sharing their expertise, inspiration, and practical tools to help us care for ourselves and those we love.
We’re also deeply grateful to our amazing community partners who joined us: Home Care Advocacy Network, Angels Home Health Care, Simple Senior Solutions, Cornerstone Caregiving, YMCA Healthy Living Center, CHI Missouri Valley- Senior Life Solutions and HHS Alzheimer's Program
A special thank-you to our dedicated Connections AAA staff who worked tirelessly to plan, organize, and host this event. Your time, creativity, and commitment ensured that caregivers and community members alike had a meaningful and inspiring experience. We’re so proud of the work you do every day to make a difference in the lives of older Iowans and their families.
Together, we were reminded that it truly takes a village to help someone age gracefully — and to support the caregivers who make that possible.
One attendee summed it up perfectly:
“What an amazing day! Thank you for inviting me! It was so helpful and eye-opening!”
To All Family Caregivers
This month — and every month — we celebrate you.
Your compassion, strength, and commitment make a world of difference in the lives of those you care for. We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for the countless ways you give of yourself every single day.
If you’re caring for a loved one, please remember: you don’t have to do it alone.
Connections Area Agency on Aging is here to help. Contact us — or your local Area Agency on Aging — to learn about resources, respite programs, education, and support designed specifically for family caregivers.
800-432-9209
www.connectionsaaa.org
Together, we can make caregiving more sustainable, supported, and hopeful.
With gratitude,
The Connections Area Agency on Aging Team
