Aging Resources of Central Iowa

04/27/2026

Farmers Market Applications Are Here!

Aging Resources of Central Iowa is a private, non-profit, Area Agency on Aging. Assisting older adults in leading independent, meaningful, and active lives.

04/22/2026

Straight Talk Senior Living Series | Special Workshop Registration | Thursday, May 7, 2026 Driving Safety & Independence.

Please click on the link below to register
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04/21/2026

Aging Resources was grateful to take part in the Veteran Administration's (VA) Caregiver Support Resource Fair.

Thank you to the VA for inviting us and recognizing the important work of supporting caregivers.

04/20/2026

If you or someone you care for has Parkinson's disease, this will be of interest.

Aging Resources of Central Iowa is a private, non-profit, Area Agency on Aging. Assisting older adults in leading independent, meaningful, and active lives.

04/16/2026

This FREE event will take place next Friday! It'll be a fun event with an opportunity to meet many different vendors.

Join us next Friday, April 24th, for the Polk County Senior Services Vendor Fair from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Polk County River Place - 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines! 🎉

Enjoy over 50 informational and resource booths, refreshments, BINGO with awesome prizes, and lunch available for purchase from Nina’s Tacos food truck. 🤩

This event is open to everyone—no reservations needed. We hope you’ll join us for this fun and informative day! 👏🏻

04/15/2026

Dementia Friendly Iowa Information Session TODAY, 2PM at Ericson Public Library in Boone!

What Happens at the Information Session?

The FREE one-hour session is led by a Dementia Friends Champion. It is not a training session, but rather a discussion.

You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia.

Aging Resources of Central Iowa is a private, non-profit, Area Agency on Aging. Assisting older adults in leading independent, meaningful, and active lives.

04/13/2026

Boost Your Budget® Week is here!

Millions of older adults are eligible for, but not enrolled in, benefits that can help them save money on health care, food, and more.

Boost Your Budget® Week is an annual campaign to educate low-income older adults about these money-saving benefits.

BenefitsCheckUp® connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help them afford nutritious food, health care, and more.

NCOA’s BenefitsCheckUp® connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help them afford nutritious food, health care, and more. Get started today.

04/13/2026

Drake University Occupational Therapy is excited to launch its first-ever Memory Café—a welcoming, supportive space for individuals with mild to moderate cognitive changes and their care partners to connect, engage, and thrive.

This FREE community program offers meaningful activities, social connection, and opportunities to support cognitive health in a relaxed, stigma-free environment.

Led by Drake OTD students and faculty, the Memory Café is designed to foster joy, purpose, and belonging for both members of the caregiving dyad.

👥 Who should attend?
Individuals with mild–moderate cognitive impairment
A family member, friend, or caregiver

04/13/2026

New FREE YouTube Resource 🎥

Jessie Woodyard, our Drake Doctoral Capstone student intern has created a series of short, easy-to-follow videos on adaptive equipment demonstrations and a recorded presentation to support older adults and their caregivers in the community feel more confident with their independence!

Learn practical tips to improve safety, independence, and daily living using adaptive equipment or everyday household item alternatives to equipment.

Watch, share, and empower yourself or someone you care for today!"

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

04/07/2026

Aging Resources' Elder Rights Specialists, Katie Mitchell and Louise Alitz, were honored to participate in the National Crime Victims' Rights Week event at the Ankeny DMACC Campus.

Helping to educate the public on abuse targeting older adults in our communities is a key step in preventing victimization of our most vulnerable populations.

04/07/2026

Check out this Scam Prevention Seminar by Ramsey Village taking place on Thursday, April 16th!