Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging
The Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging (i4a) is a non-profit organization, comprised of Iowa's thirteen regional Area Agencies on Aging.
Read on for more information about Who we are, What we do, Who we serve, and How to contact us
Who are we?
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What do we do?
Who do we serve?
i4a and the member agencies serve older Iowans and the family members who care for them (often referred to as family caregivers), a significant portion of Iowa's population:
How do I contact you?
Read on for more information about Who we are, What we do, Who we serve, and How to contact us
Who are we?
- Staff
- Executive Director: Mark Hanson
- Executive Associate: Paula Krueger
- Board of Directors
- Donna Harvey(President)
Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging - Steve Bolie (Vice President)
Area XIV Agency on Aging - Kim Kelleher (Secretary)
Siouxland Aging Services, Inc. - Bruce Butters (Treasurer)
Northland Agency on Aging - Lahoma Counts
Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging - Cynthia Beauman
Northwest Aging Association - Connie Holland
Seneca Area Agency on Aging - Linda McDonald
Scenic Valley Area Agency on Aging - Barbara Morrison
Southwest 8 Aging Service, Inc. - Joel Olah
Aging Resources of Central Iowa - Elizabeth Selk
Heritage Area Agency on Aging - Marvin Webb
Generations Area Agency on Aging - Dennis Zegarac
Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
- Donna Harvey(President)
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What do we do?
- Plan and develop services and programs for older Iowans to help them maintain independence and quality of life as long as possible.
- Advocate for federal and state policies which affect the quality of life for older Iowans.
- Serve as the coordinating entity with other governmental and community based organizations involved in area development efforts affecting older Iowans.
- Increase public awareness, including that of government and community leaders, of the help available to older Iowans through the Area Agencies on Aging and other community entities.
- Ensure that older Iowans and family caregivers have accurate and easily accessible information about what help is available to them and their older loved ones.
Who do we serve?
i4a and the member agencies serve older Iowans and the family members who care for them (often referred to as family caregivers), a significant portion of Iowa's population:
- There are currently 554,573 Iowans aged 60 and over, nearly 1/5 of the State’s 2,926,327 people.
- One out of every four households in Iowa is providing care for an older family member.
- Iowa Ranks 2nd in the nation in the percent of population aged 85 and older.
- Iowa ranks 4th in the nation in the percent of population aged 60 and over.
How do I contact you?
5835 Grand Avenue, Suite 106Back to Top
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
Phone: 515-255-4004
Toll-free: 866-468-7887
Fax: 515-255-6244
e-mail: i4a@i4a.org
Or use our online contact form.