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In the newsletter and resources pages, you will find a number of helpful reports, links, videos, and community resources. The ICA ROC’s goal is to connect you with the information that you need.  Please take time to look through the following pages and to scroll through the community resources and programs that are available below.
 

Community Resources and Programs

Iowa Geriatric Education Center in collaboration with the Iowa Older Adult Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics is excited to share with you the schedule for the 2010 Geriatric Lecture Series, which will focus on mental health in older adults.

Date / Presenter / Topic
February 2010 — Susan Schultz, MD — Initial Psychiatric Assessment of Older Adults
March 2010 — Paul Mulhausen, MD — Cognitive Screening for Older Adults   
April 2010 — Judith Crossett, MD — Management of Depression & Anxiety in Older Adults
May 2010 — Deema Fattal, MD — Clinical Features of Dementia  
June 2010 — Marianne Smith, PhD, RN — Non-Pharmacologic Management of Behavior Problems in Dementia  
July 2010 — Ryan Carnahan, PharmD, MS — Cognitive Enhancers for Dementia & Drug-Induced Cognitive Impairment   
August 2010 — Susan Schultz, MD — Management of Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms in Dementia  
September 2010 — Michelle Weckman, MD — Assessment and Interventions for Delirium
October 2010 — Jess G. Fiedorowicz, MD — Major Mental Illness: Schizophrenia & Bipolar Illness in Older Adults  
November 2010 — Michael Kelly, PharmD, MS — Alcoholism and Substance Use in Older Adults   
December 2010 — Jeffrey  Reist, PharmD, BCPS — Nursing Home Regulations and Psychotropic Medication Use

For details about this online series, please see our website.

Iowa Department for the Blind

The Iowa Department for the Blind serves blind and visually impaired Iowans to help them live independent and successful lives. The Department’s programs include vocational rehabilitation and employment services, independent living services, adult orientation and adjustment center and the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. For more information, call 800-362-2587 or visit www.IDBonline.org.   



Nurse Aide Refresher Course

Nurse Aide Refresher Course to be held at Northeast Iowa Community College. Click here to view the flier.

 

2010 AARP Foundation Scholarship Program

Announcing the 2010 AARP Foundation Scholarship program to assist low-income women age 40+ with tuition and educational supports to enhance opportunities for women. The application deadline is March 31, 2010. Click here to view the press release.