In-Depth Week
Aging in Iowa
Aging in Iowa In-Depth Week Panelists
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Anthony Carroll
AARP
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John Hale
The Hale Group
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Eugenia Kendall
Iowa Department on Aging
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Larry Johnson, Jr.
Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals
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Diane Findley
Iowa Caregivers Association
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Kim Bergen-Jackson
Oaknoll
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Harleah Buck
University of Iowa Gerontological Nursing
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Brenda Irlbeck
Iowa Health Care Association
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Angela Van Pelt
Iowa Department of AG
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Tim Charles
Mercy Medical Center
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Bob Untiedt
TRAIL of Johnson County
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Daejin Kim
Iowa State University Interior Design
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Michael Barnhart
Horizons
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Jacqueline Owens
National Able Network
Schedule
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Monday, July 18, 12 pm
Watch Replay Now: Aging in Iowa
Moderator: Zack Kucharski
Panelists: Anthony Carroll, John Hale, Eugenia Kendall, Larry Johnson, Jr., Shannon Strickler
A look at the history and current state of providing for Iowans 65 and older. From policy to tangible amenities, where are the biggest gaps, where are the opportunities?
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Tuesday, July 19, 12 pm
Watch Replay Now: Building stronger Home Community Based Services (HCBS)
Moderator: Michaela Ramm
Panelists: Greg Fier, Diane Findley
Building better Home and Community Based Services: While home and community based services can be more cost-effective than other options, there can be challenges like access or availability of caregivers and quality issues too. What challenges are facing HCBS programs and what improvements could be made?
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Wednesday, July 20, 12 pm
Watch Replay Now: Long-Term Care
Moderator: Michaela Ramm
Panelists: Kim Bergen-Jackson, Harleah Buck, Brenda Irlbeck, Angela Van Pelt
What are the high priority issues and needs for long-term care? This session will look at what’s being researched and what has launched. look at new facilities on the rise in rural and urban communities throughout Iowa. How are we keeping up with current demand? Are the older care facilities suffering from lacking amenities and aging buildings?
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Thursday, July 21, 12 pm
Watch Replay Now: Making the home work to age in place
Moderator: Sam Edsill
Panelists: Tim Charles, Bob Untiedt, Daejin Kim, Anthony Carroll
Efforts to understand the needs and physical requirements for older Iowans to be able to stay at home.
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Friday, July 22, 12 pm
Watch Replay Now: Seniors in Poverty
Moderator: Michaela Ramm
Panelists: Michael Barnhart, Jacqueline Owens
As price increases continue to hit nearly every aspect when it comes to cost of living, how does inflation impact those on a fixed income? For those planning retirement? What concessions are being made for services that cater primarily to older Iowans?
