Bedford Open Enrollment Event
A walk-in event to look at your drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan for 2016. A SHIIP counselor will be available all day to do drug plan comparisons. SHIIP counselors do not sell insurance and can give unbiased, confidential and free assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. Bring your Medicare card and a list of your medications that includes drug name, dosage and monthly quantity (or your med bottles in a bag!)
LeMars Diabetic Fair
Come visit with Erin at our Connections Booth at the Diabetic Fair. She'll have some great information - and advice, if asked!
Creston Open Enrollment Event
A walk-in event to look at your drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan for 2016. A SHIIP counselor will be available all day to do drug plan comparisons. SHIIP counselors do not sell insurance and can give unbiased, confidential and free assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. Bring your Medicare card and a list of your medications that includes drug name, dosage and monthly quantity (or your med bottles in a bag!)
Akron Open Enrollment event
A walk-in event to look at your drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan for 2016. SHIIP counselors will be available all day to do drug plan comparisons. SHIIP counselors do not sell insurance and can give unbiased, confidential and free assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. Bring your Medicare card and a list of your medications that includes drug name, dosage and monthly quantity (or your med bottles in a bag!)
First Friday: Welcome to Medicare
Connections Area Agency on Aging’s Sioux City office and Mercy Medical Center’s Older Adult Services co-host First Friday Coffee: Welcome to Medicare. This unbiased, informative seminar for new Medicare beneficiaries is held the first Friday of every month. The seminars are from 1:30 to 4:00 at Connections Area Agency on Aging, 2301 Pierce Street, Sioux City. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. There is no cost to attend.
Assisting new beneficiaries to increase their understanding of Medicare is a combined effort of SHIIP programs (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), sponsored by both Mercy Medical Center and Connections Area Agency on Aging. Discussion topics will include who is eligible for benefits and timeframes for applying, understanding Medicare’s benefits and options, supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and protecting their Medicare benefits. There will be ample time for questions. To pre-register, or for more information, contact Connections Area Agency on Aging at 712-279-6900 or 800-432-9209.
Smooth Sailing through Medicare Seminar
This 2.5 hour seminar is designed for those who will be starting Medicare, those who would like to better understand their Medicare benefits, caregivers, and professionals. Presented by trained SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) volunteers, this program will cover eligibility and enrollment, what is covered by each part of Medicare, Medicare options and how to choose supplements, drug plans or Medicare Advantage plans, and how to protect Medicare benefits from fraud and abuse. SHIIP is a statewide program offering education and one-on-one appointments. SHIIP volunteers do not sell insurance and give unbiased, confidential and free service to Medicare beneficiaries. These programs are free. Preregistration is strongly recommended. Preregister by calling 712-274-6404 or 800-352-4649
Corning Medicare Open Enrollment Event
A walk-in event to look at your drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan for 2016. SHIIP counselors will be available all day to do drug plan comparisons. SHIIP counselors do not sell insurance and can give unbiased, confidential and free assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. Bring your Medicare card and a list of your medications that includes drug name, dosage and monthly quantity (or your med bottles in a bag!)
Join the Conversation: Iowa Dialogue on Helping Older Adults Maintain the Highest Quality of Life Possible
Iowans are living longer than ever before, with one out of every five residents now aged 60 or older. That number is expected to grow over the next few decades, with the vast majority of individuals stating they would prefer to age in place, in their homes and communities of choice.
“Join the Conversation” aims to continue a statewide discussion about issues like the changing dynamics between generations; the challenges of caregiving; the financial considerations of elder care; and the realities of aging, both physical and mental. As Iowans share their thoughts, concerns, opinions, and ideas, they will be documented and shared with Iowa Legislators and the Governor.
Be a part of the process and…join the conversation.
The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call LifeLong™ Links at 866.468.7887
“Join the Conversation” will be hosted by Connections Area Agency on Aging and facilitated by the Elevate Aging Coalition whose members include: AARP Iowa, Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Iowa Chapter, The Hale Group, Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans, Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Iowa CareGivers, Jewish Family Services, Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Older Iowans Legislature. Technical assistance is provided by the Iowa Department on Aging.
WIT's Aging Well Series - Part 3 Caregiving: A Team Effort
Providing care is a rewarding role, but it’s also physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially stressful… and should never be done alone. It is estimated that there are over 350,000 informal family caregivers in Iowa. Many caregivers don’t even recognize they are filling this role, but you can count yourself as one if you provide daily care for an aging or ailing spouse or person with disabilities, or are raising a grandchild. Caregivers are also, for example, those who help their neighbor get their groceries, call a friend or relative regularly to see if they are safe, stop to visit with aging parents and help around the home. Taking proper care of yourself allows you to live a healthy, productive life, while also becoming an even better caregiver. Designing a team of family members, neighbors, medical providers, faith community members, and other community supports can ease the load. At this session, a panel of experts from Connections Area Agency on Aging and other organizations will address the needs of caregivers and give practical advice on how to build or expand your supportive team.
Preregistration recommended. Call 712.274.6404 or 800.352.4649
Kingsley Medicare Open Enrollment Event
A walk-in event to look at your drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan for 2016. SHIIP counselors will be available all day to do drug plan comparisons. SHIIP counselors do not sell insurance and can give unbiased, confidential and free assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. Bring your Medicare card and a list of your medications that includes drug name, dosage and monthly quantity (or your med bottles in a bag!)
Red Oak Medicare Open Enrollment Event
A walk-in event to look at your drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan for 2016. SHIIP counselors will be available all day to do drug plan comparisons. SHIIP counselors do not sell insurance and can give unbiased, confidential and free assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. Bring your Medicare card and a list of your medications that includes drug name, dosage and monthly quantity (or your med bottles in a bag!)
