Alissa Brammer

Iowans affected by age discrimination in the workplace and those who are concerned about age discrimination on the job are invited to join AARP for a public hearing at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29 at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids.

If you’re between the ages of 50 and 64, chances are good that you have. In Iowa, it’s difficult to know how widespread the practice is, but consider these numbers from AARP’s National Survey on Age Discrimination:

Would you like to help struggling older adults put healthy food on their tables? Would you like to develop a set of skills that will benefit you while working for a world-class nonprofit? Then consider a year-long opportunity as an AARP Foundation AmeriCorps VISTA in partnership with the New York City Coalition Against Hunger.

Des Moines – AARP thanks the Iowa House and Senate for coming together and passing Senate File 2239, a bill that for the first time creates a definition of elder abuse and specific protections for older Iowans and their families against elder financial exploitation.

The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are again teaming up in Iowa to host National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month targeted at entrepreneurs over the age of 50. Building on the success of a joint SBA and AARP Mentor Month in April 2013, the two organizations will match "encore entrepreneurs" with successful business owners and community leaders for advice and assistance.

Des Moines – AARP applauds today’s action by the Iowa Senate for their unanimous passage of much-needed uniform power of attorney legislation, Senate File 2168, a bill creating an Iowa Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA). AARP fought for passage of the UPOAA to help curb the growing problem of elder financial abuse.

Des Moines, March 26, 2014 – AARP applauds today’s action by members of the Iowa House for their unanimous passage of much-needed uniform power of attorney legislation, Senate File 2168, a bill creating a Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA). This vote follows yesterday’s House passage of legislation defining financial exploitation of a vulnerable elder, Senate File 2239. AARP advocated for enactment of both measures to help curb the growing problem of elder financial abuse in Iowa.

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Many thanks to Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart for joining AARP Iowa earlier this month for a teletown hall to remind Iowans what they need to know about signing up for health care insurance before the March 31st deadline. Commissioner Gerhart answered dozens questions during the call with more than 20,000 Iowans age 50-64. We recorded the conversation and invite you to t une in to learn more and get answers to the kinds of questions you may have if you are uninsured or buy your own individual coverage. Get a short preview of the teletown hall in the video below. Here is a list of helpful resources and numbers you can use to learn more about how the health care law works for you and your family.

The 2014 Iowa General Assembly is one vote away from passing a much-needed uniform power of attorney law that would help curb the growing problem of elder financial abuse in Iowa.