The town hall sessions are open to the public and are an opportunity to share insights, give suggestions, and discuss concerns as we work to meet the needs of Iowans in all phases of aging. Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Johnson County Health and Human Services, Room 203, 855 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA

Join us for an afternoon of learning about assisted living and how to navigate your loved one's wishes when the time is right. Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm Location: Hoover Room, 1095 Silvercrest Circle, Iowa City, IA 52240

Learn more about current trends in scams and fraud with the Johnson County Task Force on Aging. Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm Location: Keystone Place at Forevergreen, 1275 W Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty, IA

Join us for a special event with Kenneth W. Goodman, PhD, FACMI, FACE, a member of the WHO’s group for AI and health, and founder of the University of Miami’s Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy. Dr. Goodman will discuss ageism, bias, and health in the context of AI.

The Csomay Center is stepping forward once again for the 3rd year in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year, our commitment deepens as we aim to spotlight not only the prevention and reduction of dementia risk factors but also emphasize the vital aspect of brain health for caregivers. Learn directly from experts about actionable measures you can adopt today for maintaining and improving brain health—for yourself and those you care for.

Who is the Csomay Center? What do they actually do? How do you pronounce “Csomay”? Join us on Tuesday, September 17 from 10:00- 10:45 am for answers to these questions and more! In this webinar, Jen Jones, MHS-PH, Optimal Aging Initiative Program Coordinator, will share about the Csomay Center, what it means to be a center focused on aging, our current projects, and opportunities to get involved. We hope to see you there!

Presented by Dadriane D. Fice, RN, this session is a part of the Healthy Tips for Optimal Aging Presentation Series. This speaker series is meant to share healthy tips on sleep, caregiving, physical activity, technology, and more for older adults and caregivers. This event is funded by the University of Iowa Csomay Center Jo Hoyt Freeman Dementia Education and Outreach Fund. (PI: Chooza Moon, PhD RN)

Artist and teacher Laurie Zaiger will discuss how she teaches technique and structure while nurturing each student's artistic voice. She will tell us what happens in an art classroom and the impact it has on the student and the teacher.

Explore resources, services, and organizations helpful in planning for a healthy, safe, and active lifestyle during older adult years. Location: Iowa City Senior Center, 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City. Cost: FREE