Local Health Policy
This is the #1 "Iowa Top 10" reason for a call to the 211 call center (a call center that connects Iowans to local health and human services).
What is "housing"?
Raising the _______ age was a key policy response to people living longer, but there are many things that make it difficult to work, such as age discrimination.
What is "retirement age"?
1 in ____ older adults fall each year, falls are the leading cause of injury for this age group.
What is "4"?
Known as the OAA- the cornerstone of the nation's non-Medicaid home and community-based services.
What is the Older Americans Act
This is the #1 "OAA Top 10 Topics" reason for connecting with the area agency on aging for services and support
The biggest single-payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is Medicaid?
Healthy People goal: increase the proportion of older adults with physical or cognitive health problems who get ______"
"What is "physical activity"?
_______ and loneliness among older adults leads to the deterioration of a persons' physical and cognitive health
What is "Social Isolation"?
This is the leading cause of death and disability for older adults in the state of Iowa
What is "Chronic diseases"? *Note- at least 6 in 10 adults have at least 1 chronic disease, and 4 in 10 have two or more.
The need for long-term care service needs have________ for older adults and will continue to grow exponentially.
What is "increased"?
Healthy People goal: reduce the number of _______ - related hospital admissions among older adults
The increase in older adult population coincides with the inadequate numbers of both professional and unpaid _________ who are necessary to support them.
What is "caregivers"?
Key health indicators for persons aged 65+ in the state of Iowa:
Obesity: Iowa _____(higher or lower) than/US 30.2%
What is higher?
Iowa is 34.8%
What is "adequate compensation for caregivers"?
Healthy People goal: Increase the proportion of older adults with cognitive decline that discuss their symptoms with _________
Area Agencies on Aging prioritize ________ home and commuity-based options to reduce unnecessary institutionalization.
What is "Medicaid"?
Johnson County _______ assists older adults and/or caregivers with information, referrals, aid in accessing supportive services.
What is "livable community" or "aging services"
______ insecurity among older adults is a concern, requiring policies and programs to ensure nutritious food and address the underlying causes.
What is "food" insecurity?
Healthy People goal: Reduce the proportion of adults aged 45 and over who have lost all their _______
What is "teeth"?
One of the main goals of Area Agencies on Aging and the Older American Act is to improve care and reduce ______
What is "costs"?