In recent weeks, Iona staff have played a part in legislative and community efforts to advocate for older adults in Washington, DC. Increasing food a…
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Advocating for DC’s Elders
March 9, 2022
Improving DC’s Healthcare Workforce
November 1, 2021
Judy Levy, Coordinator for Iona Senior Services and DC’s Coalition on Long-Term Care, and Claudia Schlosberg, member of Iona’s Board of Directors,…
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Georgetown Language Project
August 2, 2021
Iona is partnering with the Georgetown Language Project to expand access to its community resources for older adults and family caregivers. The Geo…
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Macro Social Work: A Seat at the Policy Table
June 9, 2021
I’ve always had a passion for helping others. As a student at All Saints Catholic High School in Washington, D.C., I joined the Community Service …
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
January 19, 2021
Last Updated: May 4, 2021 As of Saturday, May 1, the District transitioned to the use of 11 high-capacity, walk-up, no appointment needed vaccin…
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The love of a daughter and caregiver
November 19, 2020
In this essay for National Family Caregivers Month, Safieh Hekmat describes a day in the life of being a family caregiver for her parents during the p…
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Why End-of-life Care & Planning Matters
September 12, 2019
Many people find talking about—much less planning for—death to be uncomfortable. However, there is growing awareness of the problems–and opportu…
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Understanding Rent Control in DC: The 2019 Annual Increase
May 23, 2019
My husband and I are “aging in place” in our rent-controlled apartment in upper Northwest DC. When we moved in 40 years ago, I didn’t know anyth…
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More than Medicare & Social Security: 20 Other Federal Programs for Older Americans
June 21, 2017
Most (if not all) older Americans are familiar with Medicare and Social Security. Created in 1965, Medicare provides health coverage for more than 55 …
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Create the DC that You Want: Making a 311 Call
May 15, 2017
You might not be aware of it, but in addition to our crucial direct service work, Iona also engages in advocacy work designed to improve services for …
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