Aging Resources
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Aging Resources staff advocate, coordinate and provide services through federal, state and private funding to persons 60 years of age and older and their families. Our goal is to allow older adults individual choices in their care process in ord ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Aging Resources, Rec & Leisure, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
The Des Moines Public Library offers two different free services for patrons who are unable visit our locations. Books by Mail and Homebound Delivery are very similar in what they offer. The main difference is in how the items are delivered: ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Basic Needs, Care & Supportive Services, Childcare, Clothing, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
EveryStep, formerly HCI Care Services & Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa, is one of the oldest and largest non-profit organizations in the state. When Iowans face life’s most difficult moments, EveryStep offers support and empowerment i ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Aging Resources, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Iowa Senior Games (ISG) is an Olympic-style sports festival for men and women who are at least 50 years of age. Events are held in and around West Des Moines. The ISG offers opportunities to compete for medals in 29 sports and skill contests ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Education, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, K-12, Preschool, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
At the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, our mission is to enrich Jewish living through connection, education, and compassion. Visit our website to get to know us and the programs we offer in Central Iowa. We enable people to functio ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Care & Supportive Services, Health, Human Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Mosaic provides supports and advocacy in partnership with people who have disabilities, that all may realize God’s gift of wholeness of life. Mosaic’s staff and supporters believe that every individual is a person of worth. Services ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Care & Supportive Services, City , Polk County, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Polk County Senior Services Programs are run by the county's Community & Family Division. Polk County Community Centers and Congregate Meals Sites are a place where individuals can come to meet new people, play games, learn a c ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Aging Resources, City , Community, Community Centers, Polk County, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
The Westside Community Center, officially opened its doors on March 3rd, 2014. The 10,100-square-foot community center is able to accommodate over 200 people and is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The facility ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a free, objective and confidential service offered through the state of Iowa to help people sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance. Our trained ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
The Social Security program is a federally funded and run program that provides Social Security benefits to retired, and/or disabled workers and their families and surviving family of deceased workers.
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Care & Supportive Services, Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Life Center is committed to providing exceptional care and concern for the health and well-being of people of all faiths. Through individualized, multi-disciplinary planning, our team of experienced and compassionate health care professional ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The UnityPoint at Home care team is trustworthy, reliable, experienced, and compassionate. We work with our patients' doctors to coordinate their care and provide personalized, quality care that helps them ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Aging Resources, Community, Community Centers, Rec & Leisure, Urbandale
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
The Senior Recreation Center provides a safe, welcoming, and energizing environment where our community’s adults 55 and over can enhance their quality of life by engaging in a healthy and active lifestyle. Urbandale is committed to its sen ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Basic Needs, Health, Housing, Mental Health, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Many benefit resources are available to US Veterans and families. Please see the website for a comprehensive list. Re-adjustment counseling for veterans and families. Assistance in getting VA benefits. Appointments are welcomed but not req ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Basic Needs, Care & Supportive Services, Food, Health, Special Needs , Transportation
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
At Wesley Life, we serve older adults. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued experience, engagement, and meaning, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. The second half of life ...