Stay Independent is a nutrition and wellbeing program offered through Iowa State

University Extension and Outreach for adults who are 60 and older. The program begins

on October 24, 2025 at Worth County Public Health.

“Our program provides topics related to the nutrition risks and key behaviors of older

Iowans through research-based nutrition and wellness information. Other topics help

Iowans assess environmental factors to age in place, identify financial exploitation and

fraud, and raise awareness about planning for future care and end-of-life decisions, said

Amy Jones, RD, a health and human sciences educator.

An upcoming series will be offered Fridays starting October 24, 2025 from 10:30 am to

11:30 am at Worth County Public Health, 95 9 th St, Northwood. The topics include:

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