The University of Iowa Center on Aging is changing the way faculty, students, professionals, and Iowans think about aging. In a state that ranks second nationally in the proportion of residents age 85 and older, aging studies is a growing and vital field at The University of Iowa. Since its formation in 1990, the center has served as an interdisciplinary, university-wide resource and focal point for aging-related interests and activities. As a statewide source for aging-related information, the Center supports and promotes research, policy analysis, outreach programs, education, training, and clinical services.

A number of electronic resources are available on the center's web site (www.centeronaging.uiowa.edu) including an geriatrician locator for Iowa; the Directory of UI Faculty Associates and Professional Staff in Aging, a searchable database that identifies individuals with aging-related research, education, and training; education and training opportunities in aging for undergraduates, graduates, post-graduates, professionals, and adult learners; the Iowa Index of Geriatric Assessment Tools for researchers and clinicians, as well as numerous links to other informational resources in aging. The center also maintains a listserve on Aging that provides timely e-mail announcements on aging-related research findings and opportunities, clinical and service delivery, economic and public policy issues, census and demographics reports, and educational events and resources.

For more information, contact Lori Benz, Program Associate, at (319) 335-6546, e-mail lori-benz@uiowa.edu, or visit the web site at www.centeronaging.uiowa.edu. The center is located at 2159 Westlawn.

Phone: 319/335-6546
E-Mail: lori-benz@uiowa.edu
URL:http://www.centeronaging.uiowa.edu