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How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters in Iowa

Posted on 09/29/23

Iowa residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how…
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New AARP Scorecard Shows Iowans Have Too Few Options for Long-Term Care

Posted on 09/28/23

AARP’s new Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard finds that more than three years after the COVID-19…
Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: How and Where to Celebrate

Posted on 09/25/23 - By Jennifer Ortiz

You can honor the achievements of the Latinx community by attending various events online and in person. Here’s a list…
Healthy Living

5 Ways Walking Can Boost Your Brain Health

Posted on 09/25/23 - By Martha Murphy

Exercise is good for the brain — but data shows you don’t have to hit the gym to benefit. Walking outdoors may ease…
AARP NEWS

SOMOS the community that celebrates you. This month and year-round.

Posted on 09/18/23

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, the nation unites to acknowledge and embrace the vibrant spirit, cultural pride,…
AARP in Iowa

Senior Planet Fellows Volunteer Program: Empowering People to Navigate in a Digital Age

Posted on 09/07/23

The Senior Planet Fellows is a pilot volunteer-led initiative to coordinate technology programs from Older Adults…
AARP in Iowa

Learn Strategies to Maintain Your Brain

Posted on 08/31/23

AARP Iowa and the Alzheimer’s Association are traveling around the state this fall to educate Iowans about steps they…
AARP in Iowa

Protect and Save Social Security

Posted on 08/10/23

AARP has been fighting for 60 years — and will continue to lead the charge — to protect and save Social Security for…

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Waterloo Brain Health Workshop

Thursday, Oct 12, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.

Cedar Valley SportsPlex

Waterloo, IA
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Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

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Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

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