Upper Des Moines Opportunity (UDMO) has announced a new "Santa for Seniors" program designed to lift the spirits of senior citizens on a fixed income
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Supreme Court case could halt civil rights lawsuits by nursing home patients
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments in an Indiana case that could have national implications for millions of Americans participating in
‘You are out!’ Nursing home knowingly locked man outside overnight
A Dubuque nursing home deliberately locked a wheelchair-bound resident out of the building for 11 hours until the man called for a taxi at 4
A ‘horrible sight’: Nursing home resident suffocates while suspended upside down
An Iowa nursing home where a resident suffocated after becoming wedged between a bed and a safety device has been cited by the state. State
While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused
Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and some notable
Three Iowa nursing homes to close with owner owing taxpayers $2.1 million
The planned sale of an Iowa nursing home chain is in doubt again as the owner moves to close three of the 10 facilities and
Protect Yourself from Fraud
Gayle Olson, a retired educator, and a presenter for the Iowa Fraud Fighters will share information about scams that are currently being used to cheat
