Ending elder abuse progress and current outlook
Sofia DeMartino outlines Iowa elder abuse challenges and reforms from a 2017 forum led by Dr. Brian Kaskie, noting the 2020s progress, new categories in reporting, and the role of Horizons Meals on Wheels. The piece highlights risk factors, reporting increases, and legislative efforts to extend protections to vulnerable adults.
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Cedar Rapids
Kaskie
University of Iowa
Leonard Sandler
Con
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Horizons’ Meals On Wheels
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Melissa Meyer
PFLAG Cedar Rapids hosts Coming Out Day event
Andy and Diane Peterson share their family journey with LGBT acceptance and announce a free National Coming Out Day gathering at the Cedar Rapids Public Library downtown from 5 30 to 7 30 p m Oct 11. The event features the Eastern Iowa Choir and a speaker from Iowa Safe Schools with Q A and refreshments.
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PFLAG
Cedar Rapids
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Iowa
Iowa Safe Schools
Rebranding October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Meredith Clark argues for reforming October Breast Cancer Awareness Month from a party atmosphere to serious education and activism. She criticizes pink consumerism and urges broader facts on mammography, risks, and awareness goals, advocating increased funding and political pressure for cures and research.
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American Cancer Society
National
Breast Cancer Coalition
Washington, D.C
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