REINBECK – Stay Independent is a nutrition and wellbeing program offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for adults who are 60 and older. The program will be offered in Reinbeck and Grundy Center this spring and summer.

“Our program provides topics related to the nutrition risks and key behaviors of older Iowans through research-based nutrition and wellness information. Other topics help Iowans assess environmental factors to age in place, identify financial exploitation and fraud, and raise awareness about planning for future care and end-of-life decisions,” said Barb Wollan, human sciences specialist.

The Reinbeck Public Library will sponsor the series on March 26, April 23, and May 28, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library, located at 501 Clark Street, Reinbeck. The topics include: Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud, Thriving in Place, and Final Arrangements. Contact the library at 319-788- 2652 to pre-register for planning purposes.

The Kling Memorial Library will sponsor the series on April 9, May 21, and June 11, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, located at 708 7th Street, Grundy Center. The topics include: Thriving in Place, Planning Ahead for Future Care, and Final Arrangements. Contact the library at 319-825-3607 to pre-register for planning purposes.

Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud Protect yourself and others from being a victim of fraud. Learn about common scams and warning signs and how to take action to protect against theft of money, property, or belongings.

Thriving in Place Put plans in place now that support your ability to continue independent living for the years ahead. Identify your priorities, assess your current environment, and explore home modifications to help aging in place be safe and comfortable.

Planning for Future Care Plan now so your health care wishes are honored. Gain tips for communicating with healthcare professionals and take home a packet for organizing medical information and contacts.

Final Arrangements Thinking about mortality, your own or that of a loved one, is difficult. Making final arrangements involves more than planning a funeral. Get information about funeral/burial options and costs and related Iowa laws. Use a pre-planning checklist to consider end-of-life decisions that can be made now and how to organize documents to help the living.

Visit the webpage at www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/stay-independent for a list of upcoming events and additional information.

Contact Brandy Bingman at Grundy County Extension and Outreach by phone at 319-825-6979 or email bbingman@iastate.edu with any questions unrelated to registration.