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Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging announces that the Disaster Preparedness Program has been honored with an Aging Achievement Award by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). The awards program is sponsored by CST your Link to Life (CST-LTL). Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging’s Disaster Preparedness Program was among 44 local aging programs to receive honors at the n4a Annual Conference & Tradeshow, July 7-12, in Denver, CO.           

The 2012 n4a Aging Achievement Awards recognize Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Title VI Native American aging programs that have developed successful, cost-effective initiatives to support older adults, persons with disabilities and their family caregivers. The honored programs serve as models for other agencies seeking new and effective approaches to address the needs of older residents and their families in local communities.           

“As the nation’s older adult population continues to grow dramatically, we are going to need to develop more and more innovative strategies to address the needs of the 60+ population as well as to find new ways to utilize the many assets they possess. We are so pleased to be able to recognize and honor these innovative and successful programs and practices that are doing just that,” said n4a CEO Sandy Markwood. “Our award winners are leaders in developing creative solutions, born out of the Aging Network’s ongoing commitment to support the independence and wellbeing of older adults. We congratulate and thank each of these programs for being true models for the entire Aging Network.”           

During any type of disaster, whether it is tornados, floods, blizzards, or ice storms, chaos typically takes over.  Effective planning and preparing for disasters can help bring some order to an already hectic situation to help reduce losses. This is especially true when it comes to older individuals who could be dealing with limited mobility and health issues.  Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging partnered with the County Emergency Management coordinators to present Disaster Preparedness 101.  This program was designed to raise awareness about the various types of disasters; step by step actions to take during the event taking into consideration special individual needs; and knowing when to go, where to go, who to contact, and what to do after it is over. 

The 2012 n4a Aging Achievement Awards honored programs in a range of categories that include Care Transitions, Caregiving, Community Planning/Livable Communities, Elder Abuse Prevention, Financial Assistance, Healthy Aging/Nutrition, Home & Community-Based Care, Medicaid Wavier/Medicare, Technology, Transportation, Volunteerism/Civic Engagement and ‘You Name It.’ The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) is the leading voice on aging issues for Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) across the country and a champion in our nation’s capital for Title VI Native American aging programs. n4a’s primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible. (www.n4a.org / www.facebook.com/n4aACTION)