Iowa Geriatric Education Center

Our Focus

Dementia Friendly

Dementia Friendly

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

Meaningful Activities

Age-Friendly Health Systems

Being an Age-Friendly Health System means providing safe, high-quality care to all older adults using an evidence-based framework, known as the “4Ms”: What Matters, Medication, Mentation (Mind), and Mobility.

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Rural Mental Health Series

This Age-Friendly series explores the mental health landscape of rural older adults including awareness, barriers and access, and recommendations for both older adults and providers.

News & Features

UI Geriatric Training Program Aims to Bolster Workforce

GRIIG MNRS Fall Newsletter Out Today!

Celebrating Falls Prevention Month