by Kay Henderson | Nov 19, 2014 | Health & Medicine, News
Experts on aging at Iowa State University are partnering with state officials and the Iowa Alzheimer’s Association to enhance an online guide that lists the resources available for patients with dementia. “I think it’s been difficult, especially in...
by Kay Henderson | Mar 5, 2014 | Crime & Courts, News, Politics & Government
A bill that toughens Iowa laws on elder abuse has cleared the Iowa Senate. The bill creates newly-defined crimes, like “elder abuse assault” and “financial exploitation of an older individual.” “This bill is truly a landmark for...
by Kay Henderson | Jul 2, 2013 | News, Politics & Government
About 40 protesters holding a plastic yellow chain gathered in front of the Federal Building in Des Moines over the noon hour today. They were there to rail against “chaining” future cost-of-living increases for Social Security to the Consumer Price Index....
by Kay Henderson | Aug 2, 2012 | Crime & Courts, Health & Medicine, News, Politics & Government
A day-long “summit” underway in Des Moines is focused on the topic of elder abuse. Governor Branstad addressed summit participants early this morning. “My charge to you today is for you all to help us empower aging Iowans and to help us strengthen...
by Kay Henderson | Nov 21, 2011 | News, Politics & Government
While Republican presidential Rick Perry has called Social Security an unconstitutional “Ponzi Scheme.” rival Newt Gingrich says Social Security serves a “unique” purpose for elderly Americans, although Gingrich is proposing changes that would...
