Iowa Geriatric Education Center

Our Focus

This site is dedicated to providing quality Age-Friendly and Dementia Friendly programs for the care of older adults. Here, learners have access to educational tools and resources to address workforce challenges in rural underserved areas.

Meaningful Activities

Age-Friendly Initiative

The Age-Friendly Initiative aims to provide safe, high-quality care to all older adults using an evidence-based framework, known as the “4Ms”: What Matters, Medication, Mentation (Mind), and Mobility.

Dementia Friendly

Dementia Friendly Programs

The Dementia Friendly movement strives to educate and engage the community to support persons living with dementia and their care partners.

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Rural Underserved Projects

This section addresses workforce challenges by mobilizing sustainable, high-quality geriatric care and training across our state, with a focus on reaching further into rural and underserved areas.

Student Resources

Education & Trainings

This section offers a collection of geriatric trainings designed for a variety of healthcare professionals, students, older adults, and family caregivers.

UI Geriatric Training Program Aims to Bolster Workforce

Dementia Caregiver Support Group Newsletter

Staying Active During Cold Months

FREE Empowered Caregiver Series