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Medicare Open Enrollment Period
Jump to SHIIP Medicare Counseling to sign up to meet with a SHIIP counselor during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, October 15 - December 7.
Advance Care Planning
We can’t predict when a sudden illness or injury could leave us unable to communicate or make decisions. Would anyone know what kind of medical treatment you would want...or not want? Honoring Your Wishes is a community-wide program that helps you talk about and document your health care preferences (before a crisis occurs) to ensure that your family, friends, and health care team know what's important to you and your wishes are honored.
Balance & Fall Risk Assessment
David Harper, Physical Therapist with the Visiting Nurse Association, will provide ICSC members with a free balance and fall risk assessment, by appointment. During this session, you will be asked to stand on the BTrackS Balance Plate that utilizes special software to assess your balance and fall risk. After each assessment, David will provide guidance to help you improve balance based on your results. Membership required.
Caregiver Information and Referral
Help for those seeking individualized information, referral, and support beyond the Caregiving Support Group.
Appointments are available at the Iowa City Senior Center and at the Ranshaw House (515 Community Dr, North Liberty).
Computer & Technology Help
For friendly assistance troubleshooting Zoom or any other technology challenges, you can make an appointment for a tech help session over Zoom, by phone, or in person. Sign up online or contact Brad at bmowrey@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5211.
- Make an appointment at the Iowa City Senior Center.
Fitness Room Orientation for ICSC Members
A knowledgeable staff member or volunteer will introduce you to the exercise equipment in the Senior Center's strength and cardio fitness rooms to help you take the first steps on your movement journey! ICSC membership required.
Hellenistic Astrology & the Natal Horoscope
During this session, you will be introduced to Hellenistic astrology, the divinatory science developed by the ancient Greeks, as you explore the meanings expressed in your natal horoscope through the Sun, Moon and Ascendant Ruler. Hellenistic astrology, which has significant differences with the modern psychological astrology of the 20th Century, is experiencing a rebirth with the discovery and translation of ancient texts through Project Hindsight which began in the 1990s.
Sign up for a one-on-one session with Craig Esbeck of Sycamore Moon Astrology and Tarot. You will need to provide your birth date, birth time, and birthplace when you register. ICSC membership required.
Therapists' styles can vary greatly, as well as the consumer's expectations. Eric Brush is dedicated to offering an individualized therapy session customized to your specific needs. His style of massage is deliberate, very focused, and helps resolve muscular tension, reduce the pain associated with chronic and acute problems, increase joint range of motion, as well as provide an overall deep relaxation. For the treatment, you will disrobe to a level with which you are comfortable. The more exposed skin, the more lotion can be applied. Please bring your own set of sheets to your appointment, Eric will supply the lotion!
Fee: $75 for 1-hour massage ($60 for participants in ICSC's low-income membership program); pay provider. Membership required.
For several years in the early 2000s, Eric provided massage through the VNA at the Senior Center. He has extensive experience in working with acute and chronic injury, geriatric, medical, relaxation, sports and deep tissue massage. Eric has been a fulltime massage therapist since 2001.
SHIIP Medicare Counseling
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a free, confidential service of the State of Iowa that helps Iowans make informed decisions about Medicare and other health coverage.
Make an appointment with SHIIP
Select the appointment type below that best meets your needs and click the link to make an appointment online.
Medicare Open Enrollment Period, October 15 - December 7, 2024
- Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year—things like cost, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks. October 15 to December 7 is when all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. SHIIP can help you review your options and make changes to your coverage, if needed. Make an appointment.
New to Medicare & General Medicare Questions
- SHIIP counselors can help you understand and navigate the basics of Medicare and assist with general questions and concerns related to Medicare. Make an appointment.
University of Iowa Employees & Retirees
- We also offer specialized SHIIP counseling for University of Iowa employees/retirees and their spouses. These sessions encompass both UI health plan options and broader Medicare options/decisions. If you have a UI employee/retiree health care plan, please click below to make an appointment. Make an appointment.
Medicaid & Medicare Disability for people under age 65
- If you are on Medicaid or you're under age 65 and need to see a SHIIP counselor for questions or concerns related to Medicare Disability, we can help. Make an appointment.
Medicare Information & Online Resources
Visit the State of Iowa's website for Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) to explore general Medicare information and resources.
Are you new to Medicare?
Watch this half-hour Welcome to Medicare presentation online before your SHIIP appointment to help build your foundational understanding of Medicare.