Iowa Bulletin State News
By: States: Iowa Source: AARP.org Date Posted:
March 2008
Legal recourse – AARP Iowa has joined a coalition supporting the Iowa Consumer Rights Act, a bill that would make it possible for individuals to take scammers to court. Iowa is the only state that has no private remedy for fraud. Only the state attorney general can file a lawsuit under the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act to get refunds for consumers or court orders to stop fraudulent practices. Individual legal action is impractical because attorney’s fees and court costs often exceed the money lost in a scam. The proposed act—which would empower defrauded Iowans to recoup their losses—is AARP Iowa’s top legislative priority this year. To voice support for the measure (HF 2142), call your legislators at 515-281-3221 (House) and 515-281-3371 (Senate).
November 2007
Dealing with dementia – A task force created to explore how the state can improve care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders is meeting this fall. Final recommendations are due Jan. 1. The task force will hear testimony from various groups, including the long-term care industry. As a member of the panel, AARP Iowa says it is essential that the task force also hear from Iowans who experience the day-to-day problems of caring for a family member or friend with Alzheimer’s or dementia — and include that information in the final report. To learn more about the task force, go to http://www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs.
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