Des Moines Aging Consortium

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!😂)
❤🤍💙

05/01/2026

Big news for healthcare access in our communities!

OneroRx has completed its acquisition of 14 NuCara Pharmacy locations and 10 Home Medical stores across Iowa and Minnesota, expanding access to care in rural communities.

Patients can continue to expect convenient, community-centered services like medication synchronization, multi-dose packaging, and more—all designed to make healthcare easier and more accessible.

Stay tuned as newly acquired locations transition to Medicap Pharmacy and Medicap Home Medical in the coming weeks!

04/16/2026

03/23/2026

Help us spread the word about this great opportunity to connect with the Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter and learn more about the programs, services, and events supporting our community. Whether you’re a professional, caregiver, volunteer, or community member, this is a wonderful chance to meet the team and get involved in the mission to end Alzheimer’s 💜

🟣 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 5-7 pm | 1415 28th St, Ste. 430, Wes Des Moines 🟣

Come hang with us 🎉

Join the Des Moines Area ALZ Team at the office for an 'After Hours' full of mission fun - we LOVE a good time 💜

It's a chance to meet the staff supporting our local Walk to End Alzheimer’s events, Do What You Love to End ALZ, and Galas, and hear about the programs and services we provide.

Whether you're a volunteer, team captain, community partner, or simply curious about the impact of our work, you’re invited to stop by, enjoy some light refreshments, and get to know the people working to advance the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association here in Central Iowa.

Come as you are - meet the team, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with others who care about ending Alzheimer’s.

RSVP today!
https://ALZ_AfterHoursDSM.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, March 24 | 5-7 pm
1415 28th St, Ste 430, West Des Moines, IA

02/04/2026

Mark your calendars: Advocacy Day at the Iowa State Capital on Feb 9th—details below 💜

Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter

We hope you’re ready!

Join advocates from across Iowa on Monday, Feb. 9 at the Iowa State Capitol, and share your story with state legislators to help improve Alzheimer's and dementia care and support for all Iowans.

RSVP https://alz-ia.quorum.us/sign_up/13989/?

Schedule of Events:
💜11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - State Historical Building, 600 E Locust St. Des Moines, IA: Advocate Training and Lunch
💜1 - 3 p.m. - Iowa State Capitol Rotunda, South: Press Conference and Legislator Meetings

Registration closes tomorrow, Feb 2 💜

01/19/2026

Now open for registration!
The Alzheimer’s Association 2026 Virtual Education Series offers free, expert-led programs on brain health, caregiving, and Alzheimer’s research.

💻 Virtual | 🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CST
✔️ Register once, attend many

See the flyer below for details and scan the QR code to sign up.

Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter

01/15/2026

A great resource for dementia caregivers in our community. Monthly support group at the Ames Publoc Library. Please share with anyone who may benefit 💙 Home Care Assistance Des Moines

We are proud to announce that we are partnering with Dementia Friendly Des Moines Metro and the Ames Public Library to launch a new Dementia Support Group. We will have a different key topic each month and we are looking to find experts in each field. Please reach out to me or Shanon Menard as we would love to combine our knowledge to help educate the public.

Please share this information with anyone you know who might benefit from this program.

11/26/2025

Edencrest at Beaverdale Holiday Market - December 4th from 3PM to 6PM

11/07/2025

McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary
invites the community to join in honoring the brave men and women who have served our country at their annual Veterans Day Tribute ceremony.

This is a time for solemn reflection and profound gratitude for the sacrifices made to protect our freedom. We encourage all veterans, military families, and community members to attend.

Event Details

- What: Veterans Day Tribute

- When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 9:00 A.M.

- Where: McLaren's Resthaven Chapel & Cemetery, 801 19th Street, West Des Moines

Let’s stand together to show our profound gratitude for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice!

Join us in Remembering Our Veterans on Tuesday, November 11th @ 9am.
The Veterans Day Service of Remembrance will include:
Keynote Speaker: Capt. Daniel J. Gannon
The Presentation of Colors: Patriot Guard Riders of Iowa
Invocation, Benediction: Chaplain Colonel Dean Bear
Rifle Salute: VFW Post #8879
All guests will enjoy music performed by the Valley High School Singers.
Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

11/06/2025

Aging Resources of Central Iowa is hosting a frontotemporal degeneration Meet and Greet at Faith Lutheran Church in Clive, this Saturday, November 8th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, so anyone who is affected by this disease or would just like more information about FTD, please stop by!

10/16/2025

One of the Grace Estates families is having an event that is free and open to the public. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.
Thank you for sharing, Grace Kelly!