The cost to attend is $165.85.

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Purpose
 

This activity is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and interprofessional collaboration of healthcare providers who serve aging adults across Iowa. The program addresses the growing and complex needs of Iowa’s older population through evidence-based, patient-centered education.

The activity focuses on promoting functional independence, managing chronic conditions, and navigating the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery for older Iowans. By fostering practical strategies and community-based approaches, this educational offering supports clinicians in improving health outcomes, reducing disparities, and advancing quality of life for aging adults statewide.

Target Audience
 

Healthcare professionals. 

Learning Objectives

• Describe current challenges and opportunities in aging services across rural and urban Iowa.
• Identify strategies to improve functional independence and quality of life for older adults.
• Apply principles of interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care delivery and care transitions for aging Iowans.
• Integrate community-based resources into individualized care planning for older adults and their caregivers.

Topics
 

• Effective Communication and Response in Dementia
• Empowering Seniors: Supporting Employment Goals for the Elderly with Disabilities
• Executive to Caregiver
• Housing Stability and Preventing Eviction in Older Adults
• Innovations in Dementia Care
• Innovations in Home Modifications
• Mental Health
• Neurodiversity in Aging
• Open Forum: Community Resource Navigation
• Public Policy and Advocacy for Aging Populations
• Rural Care Delivery
• State of Aging in Iowa