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

This month’s newsletter highlights key aspects of the Csomay Center’s strategic plan to build and sustain diverse partnerships and collaborative networks. Inside, you will discover a link to our 2023-2024 Impact Report and meet another recipient of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement’s (UICA) Eight Over 80 award. The UICA award represents Iowa alumni making an impact in their community. You will also read updates on our Optimal Aging Initiative. Additionally, we provide a community resource and a sneak peek of our inaugural podcast.

Pam Willard is a community health advocate with a diverse career in nursing and public health, impacting communities in the U.S. and Slovakia. She has worked with new mothers in California, conducted aging research in Iowa, and contributed to healthcare improvements internationally. Pam's long-standing connection to the University of Iowa and her recognition as an Eight Over 80 award recipient highlight her dedication. Her optimism and focus on community support systems are central to her work.

Take the opportunity to watch this webinar and learn more about the Csomay Center!

During this webinar, presented by Dadriane Fice, RN, you will learn about strategies to help care for someone with Dementia/Alzheimer's.

Learn more about good sleep practices from Dr. Chooza Moon, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa College of Nursing.

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.

Complex Care in the Community (CCIC) is a specialized group founded in 2016, comprised of clinical faculty nurses who have extensive experience practicing in community based settings with people with complex health care issues.