SOS provides Professional Organizing services to Seniors and their Families in Iowa City and surrounding areas. Our Professional Organizers are here to help in the downsizing process. We assist in planning, packing, and unpacking a move, as well as with personal assistance, cleaning and organizing services, errand running, paperwork management, bill paying, budgeting, and clutter control. We provide transportation services for household items that are no longer needed and can be consigned, donated, or recycled.

SHIIP is a free, confidential and objective service of the State of Iowa Insurance Division. Local organizations sponsor SHIIP in counties across the state and volunteer counselors provide one-to-one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare and health insurance. SHIIP counselors are available in Johnson County at the Iowa City / Johnson County Senior Center (319-356-5220)

The STAR Registry is a database of Iowans age 50 and older who are interested in volunteering for research studies at the University of Iowa. Older adults are typically under-represented in scientific research, making study results less helpful to the older population. STAR was created to: • facilitate the inclusion of older adults in UI research studies • help increase the quantity and quality of research relating to older adults STAR matches research volunteers with studies for which they are likely to qualify, using information provided by each volunteer.

How To Request A Ride Call (319) 339-6125 Monday - Friday: 7a.m.-12 noon and 1p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 8a.m.-12 noon (Closed on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, & Christmas) Schedule rides at least one day prior to the ride. Same-day requests are on a space availability basis only. You may schedule up to fourteen days in advance.

We provide in-home care and assistance to help people stay independent and safely age in place. Services include housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, medication reminders, companionship, and transportation to appointments and stores. We also provide personal cares like bathing, dressing, personal hygiene assistance, safe transfers and walking, and help with exercises.

RELAY IOWA is a telephone relay service that links people who are hearing, deaf, hard of hearing, and have speech difficulties with each other for communication over the telephone. For more information on how to use Relay Iowa, visit the Relay Iowa web site.

Services Qualified gambling counselors offer a full continuum of gambling treatment services. The PGS staff is committed to providing the best possible confidential individualized care to our clients. Assessment & Evaluation Each person’s situation is unique and deserves individual attention. When an individual requests services, we provide a thorough evaluation to clearly and effectively determine the extent of difficulties experienced and recommend appropriate services.

CFR's programs and services span the entire treatment and prevention continuum. Our diverse staff is committed to providing the best possible confidential individualized care to our patients. Prevention and Early Intervention: The prevention staff gives consultation and assistance to schools, teachers, parents, students, counselors, employers, church groups and individuals. Educational programs and presentations are available for all ages and groups, and intervention assistance is available to anyone with a need.

Pathways Adult Day Health Center provides cognitively and physically stimulating programming, assistance with personal care, and nursing services for adults with physical, cognitive or mental health challenges. Our program provides opportunities for socialization for the participant as well as providing respite for caregivers.

Becky Esker is the owner and founder of One Place: Organize ~ Move ~ Consign located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This includes the businesses Get Organized! LLC, Heck’s Transfer & Moving as well as It’s Simply Serendipity Consignment. Becky holds her designation as a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®), as well as Certificates of Study in Chronic Disorganization and Basic ADD Issues with the CD client. She graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a Bachelor’s of Science in Paralegal Studies.