Elderbridge Agency on Aging

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Our Mission is to Advocate for and Empower Older Adults, Caregivers, and Individuals with Disabilities to Pursue Independent Healthy Lives
Established in 1974, Elderbridge Agency on Aging is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, one of six area agencies on aging in Iowa, and part of a national network of area agencies on aging. Elderbridge services and activities are funded through a combination of Older Americans Act
(federal) funding, state, and local public funds, and personal financial participation.

SERVICES ELDERBRIDGE AGENCY ON AGING PROVIDES
Supportive Services
• Information, counseling, and assistance with local home and community-based services, long-term service coordination to help you continue living safely at home
Health, Prevention & Wellness
• Congregate meals, home-delivered meals, fall prevention workshops
Family Caregiver Support
• Support groups, training & education, respite care referrals
• Grandparent/Older Relative Caregiver
Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness
• Elder abuse assessment and intervention for at-risk of or experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
 Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)
 Medicare Savings Programs
 Medicaid
 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
We may save you money and be able to provide benefits to help you!
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency on Aging at 1-800-243-0678 or www.elderbridge.org

05/26/2026

Here is a sweet video! Enjoy!

05/26/2026

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Awareness and education are the first steps to understanding Dementia. Dementia is a complex syndrome that affects millions of individuals worldwide, as well as their families and caregivers. In the United States, the Dementia Society of America (DSA) has emerged as a prominent organization that raises awareness and supports those affected by Dementia. With its unwavering commitment to education, awareness, and community engagement, DSA is vital in empowering individuals living with Dementia and fostering a more inclusive society.

https://www.dementiasociety.org/post/may-is-dementia-awareness-month

05/20/2026

Memorial Day Weekend 2026 runs from Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, 2026. The holiday is celebrated on the final Monday of the month, which serves as the official day off for federal, state, and local government offices.

Quick Facts About the 2026 Holiday: Official Date: Monday, May 25, 2026Weekend Scope: May 23 – May 25, 2026Significance: A federal holiday dedicated to honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving.

Observances: Many communities will host parades and ceremonies, while volunteers and families often place American flags on the graves of fallen service members.

The "Unofficial Summer" Start: The long weekend is widely recognized as the unofficial beginning of the summer vacation and travel season.

05/20/2026

Check out May's Congregate Meal Menu.

Congregate Meals are hot, nutritious meals served to you in a community setting. Home Delivered Meals are hot, nutritious meals served to you at home if unable to visit the congregate meal site.

For more information contact Elderbridge Agency on Aging at (800) 243-0678.

05/20/2026

Join us for a webinar on Elder Fraud & Scams: Communication Strategies to Promote Recovery and Reduce Revictimization. We look forward to seeing you there.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Egf950glSaKsn4MsZdQENA #/registration

05/19/2026

On May 18, 2026, the Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation awarded Elderbridge a $5,000 grant to support client assistance services for older adults and adults with disabilities. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to strengthening the well-being, safety, and independence of the individuals we serve in our communities.

Client assistance funding helps older adults and adults with disabilities remain safe and independent at home by providing support for essential needs and services. This may include homemaker services, chore services, respite care, transportation, meals, groceries, utilities, medical equipment, medical supplies, and nutritional supplements. Funding may also support safety-related items such as emergency alert systems, ramps, and grab bars, as well as assistive technology that helps reduce isolation. Additional supports, including mobility and bathroom aids, ergonomic seating, and adjustable beds, can further enhance comfort, safety, and quality of life.

This investment from the Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation strengthens Elderbridge’s ability to help older adults and adults with disabilities remain supported, safe, and independent in their homes and communities

05/19/2026

This man is 104! He is a fantastic example of "CHAMPION YOUR HEALTH" OLDER AMERICAN MONTH 2026. He is enjoying what he is doing and doing what he enjoys.