State Historical Society of Iowa

RG 003 Aging/Elder Affairs

The Commission of the Aging was created in 1965 to investigate problems of the aging in Iowa and to make recommendations concerning educational opportunities, employment, health care, housing, nutrition, recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, and other issues. The following is a list of series available in our holdings.

General
Title Date Span
Bill Books, Planning Books and Evaluations for Older Iowans, Legislature 1978-1982
Elder Abuse Task Force - Training and Research Material on Aging 1986
Elder Affairs, Meeting Minutes 1965-1985
Long Term Coordinating Unit Meeting Materials, State Plan 1889-1992
RSVP Records 1989-1991
State and Community Programs for Older Iowans 1966-2000
Survey Tapes and Printouts on Housing Needs and Preferences Iowa Elderly" 1986