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Iowa CareGivers 2023 Conference - THANK YOU!

Thank You to Attendees, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Speakers, Committee, Board & Council, all the Volunteers, and hosts DMACC and the FFA Enrichment Center.

Iowa CareGivers 2023 Annual Conference

Direct Care: A Heavy Lift... Get Pumped!

Laughter Is CONTAGIOUS – No Need For Hand Sanitizer!

Laughter Is CONTAGIOUS – No Need For Hand Sanitizer!

Mouth Care Matters - Healthy Mouth = Healthy Life Presentation

A One-Hour In-Service for Direct Care or Support Workers and Other Health, Long-Term Care, and Home and Community-Based Workers

by: Robin McNeil, RDH, University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics

The Mouth Care Matters one-hour in-service is tailored to those in direct care and support positions but is appropriate for all staff.

“One of the most important things I learned is a greater understanding about the link between a healthy mouth and the overall health and well-being of the people I serve and myself.”

Modernization of the Direct Care Worker Registry Meeting Recording

Direct Care Workers (DCWs) Share Why Expanded DCW Registry is Important to Them

Direct Care: The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love

Governor Kim Reynold's Message to Centenarians

Iowa CareGivers 2019 Annual Conference recognizes Centenarians

Space Aliens Land at Iowa CareGivers “Caregiving: It’s Universal” Conference

These friendly space aliens pledged to help earthlings with the direct care workforce shortage.

What’s So Special About Iowa CareGivers? From Direct Care Workers

What’s So Special About Iowa CareGivers? From the Consumer Perspective

What’s So Special About Iowa CareGivers? About the Programs

Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds Walks in the Shoes of a Direct Care Worker

Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds provides oral care to Rachel, a vibrant 14 year old with cerebral palsy.

Representative Lisa Heddens Walks in the Shoes of Direct Care Workers at the Madrid Home

In describing the day, Heddens said that “I didn’t come here just to watch. I came here to work, and to get a better appreciation for both the rewards and the challenges of the job. I came away with a greater understanding of how difficult the work is, and how valuable these workers are.”

Senator Danielson Walks in Shoes of Kelly Stokes, CNA

Pictured from L to R: Kelly Stokes, Certified Nursing Assistant, Senator Jeff Danielson, and Scott Bonney.

“I don’t think the public understands how important direct care workers are. Kelly is an everyday hero and more people need to know about the value of her work.”
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Senator Danielson