Des Moines Aging Consortium

10/11/2026

We are reaching out with a critical Call to Action on behalf of Aging Resources of Central Iowa following the passing of House File 2707 to realign Iowa’s AAA regions.

The financial impact of this realignment (estimated at $750,000) will undoubtedly create a burden on Aging Resources’ ability to provide critical services to older Iowans and greatly increase their staff’s workload. Aging Resources territory will expand from 8 to 14 counties. Please follow the link that Crystal provided below to take the survey – this will help Aging Resources identify the needs of their consumers and their families/caregivers and will help them further develop partnerships with aging services providers so as to limit the potential of any consumer needs falling through gaps in this realignment.

We only have until Friday, October 16th to complete this survey – please take 10 minutes out of your day to complete this.And feel free to forward this to any and all of your colleagues, partners, caregivers, clients, family, and friends!!

Survey Link:
https://engage.iowa.gov/jfe/form/SV_eKyk7eq6BR96cXI

Thank you in advance for your time and for helping Aging Resources with their mission!

This survey gathers input from service providers, consumer representatives, advocates for older Iowans, and people connected to rural or underserved communities to inform the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ report required under House File 2707. Your feedback will help identify curre...

09/24/2026

🧠 Save the date! The 2nd Annual Heartland Cognitive Care Collective Summit is coming to Des Moines!

Join state and national leaders in brain health and dementia care for action–oriented discussions on early identification, prevention, and innovative care.

🗓️ October 2, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 3 PM
📍 Historical Building 600 E Locust St, Des Moines

Registration:
https://registration.extension.iastate.edu/emc00/PublicSignIn.aspx?&aat=4b463435386f4c62587558646868364452506f6e4b5a6852575538705a4671354a7932463349436e4e50733d

08/17/2026

Huge congratulations to The Lighthouse Memory Care of Des Moines on their grand opening! Check out the flyer below for all the details…

Join our new member The Lighthouse Memory Care of Des Moines for their ribbon cutting celebration on August 28th 4-7 pm.

08/11/2026

Des Moines Winterset Memorials is partnering with the Urbandale and DSM West Side Chambers to host a "Beyond Our Boundary" micro-event. These gatherings are open to everyone—no chamber membership required—and are designed to help local professionals connect, explore area businesses, and engage with the community.

Looking for a simple way to make new local connections and learn more about businesses in our community?

Join us at our Des Moines showroom on Thursday, August 13th from 4:00–5:00 PM for a Beyond Our Boundary micro-event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce.

This free, casual networking event is a great chance to:

✨ Meet local professionals
✨ Build new business connections
✨ Learn more about Des Moines Winterset Memorials
✨ See our showroom and the meaningful work we do for families across Central Iowa

We’re excited to open our doors, welcome the community, and connect with fellow local business leaders. We’d love to see you there!

📍 Des Moines Winterset Memorials – Des Moines Showroom
🗓️ Tuesday, August 13 | 4:00–5:00 PM
✅ Register for free here (Space is Limited!):

https://businesses.uniquelyurbandale.com/events/details/central-beyond-our-boundary-a-micro-event-partnering-with-the-west-side-chamber-presented-by-the-iowa-wolves-18774

07/21/2026

Professional headshots, delicious bites from Biaggi's, and great local networking—all in one place! Harmony West Des Moines is hosting Headshots & Happy Hour on July 30th from 2–4 PM.

Don’t miss out! RSVP by July 24th to Ally at (515) 795-6625 to reserve your spot!!

07/09/2026

Big milestones deserve big celebrations -
Sister's Home Style Entrees is turning 15 🎉

Drop by their celebration at 1303 22nd St. N., Humboldt on Wednesday, July 15th from 11:30AM - 4:30PM for food samples, refreshments, and fabulous door prizes!

07/07/2026

⭐️ We’re already planning ahead for our August meeting with Dr. Mouser from EveryStep, and we need your input.

⭐️ We’ve set up a super quick, one-question survey so you can tell us exactly what you want Dr. Mouser to cover. It will take less than 60 seconds, promise!

⭐️ Let us know your thoughts here: 👇🏼

We are throwing out topic ideas for Dr. Mouser's presentation in August. Please choose or write in topic you would like to hear more about.

05/25/2026

05/06/2026

Big shout out to Grace Kelly and her husband, Brian, who is recovering from the drone strike on his unit in Kuwait!! Sharing the love - we miss you and continue to pray, send healing vibes & good juju to you both in Bethesda!!
Thank you to Karla Rohe for keeping an eye on the home front so there's one less worry for Grace & Brian! (Even if you did kill one of their plants!😂)
❤🤍💙