The video captures Iona’s mission and vision through the stories of the people we serve. We hope it encourages you to support Iona and the wor…
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2023 Heart of Caring Video
June 5, 2023
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2023
May 31, 2023
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This month provides an opportunity to discuss the brain and Alzheimer’s disease and other dem…
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Older Americans Month is a Call for Action
May 24, 2023
There is a burden on my heart when I think about a group of individuals within the aging community who are largely invisible to most of us. As Chief E…
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Advocating for DC’s Elders
March 9, 2022
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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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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