Advocacy Programs
Part of Siouxland Aging Services Inc.'s purpose is to serve as an advocate for area seniors - whether we provide counseling and awareness, help you find options for your needs, or educate the public about services for and needs of the elderly.
Advocacy Programs include:
Health Insurance Program
Provides referrals to unbiased counseling on insurance products, helps resolve health insurance complaints, and provides the latest information on changes in health care.
Elder Abuse Awareness
Provides information and makes referrals for abused elders.
Older Iowans' Legislature (O.I.L.)
Elected area senior delegates propose and debate bills to enhance the lives of Iowa's older residents.
SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol)
Siouxland Aging Services is a part of a network that empowers seniors to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, to stay alert to the latest scams, avoid identity theft and to advocate on their behalf in these matters. Senior volunteers receive training to spread the word to their peers, to give and assist with presentations, and to help others resolve fraud issues.
Information and Assistance
A service that provides current information on opportunities and services available to older adults in the counties that we serve (Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth and Woodbury). Consumers and caregivers can contact Siouxland Aging Services to get a complete listing of agencies and organizations that assist older adults and their families in dealing with their special circumstances.
Advisory Council
Seniors, service providers, caregivers. elected officials, and community members from the five county area are selected to serve on the Advisory Council. The Advisory Council’s duties include advocating for seniors in their communities and counties, serve as an information link between seniors, Siouxland Aging Services and the providers of services to the elderly in the area, reviewing and making recommendations on program priorities for the area, reviewing and commenting on community policies, programs, and actions which affect older persons and assisting in generating local support for the development of elderly programs in the area.
Click here for Advisory Council Bio Form
Educational/Training Programs for Seniors, Care Staff, and Community Members
Our Advocacy Coordinator regularly speaks on current topics of interest to seniors at congregate meal sites, at senior apartment complexes and other venues. Programs on preventing healthcare fraud, scams and identity theft are presented regularly. A interactive program has been developed and is available to care staff to help them better empathize with the challenges of aging. We welcome the opportunity to speak to your group on any of these topics or about the services provided by and the volunteer opportunities within Siouxland Aging Services. For more information about or to schedule a program, contact us by phone or email.