Thirty years. Thirty years. Thirty years? No matter how I say it, to myself or to others, it seems incredible to me that I’ve been working at Iona f…
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From Iona House to Today
December 28, 2016
These Shoes Were Meant For Walking
July 25, 2016
In early March, Iona was contacted by Karen Widmayer, daughter of Dr. S. H. Friedman, who owned Public Shoe Store in Arlington. After more than 70…
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Iona Team Effort Restores Hope: “It Was a Relief”
June 17, 2016
Carolyne Sauls had lost all faith. After more than a year of investigating and back-andforth calls between Medicaid and a medical supply company, …
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Iona Care Management: “A Fail-safe Plan” for Mom
January 15, 2016
When Lydia Robertson, 89, speaks, you want to pay attention. Her warmth is contagious, and her natural smile stretches wide as she describes growi…
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One Family’s Incredible Gift
December 20, 2015
It was an ordinary Monday morning here at Iona. However, a simple envelope — and what was inside — would prove that September 21, 2015 would be no…
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Pride. No Matter Your Age.
August 16, 2015
When it comes to aging or caregiving, it’s common to feel anxious, confused, and overwhelmed. Now imagine those concerns heightened by the fear …
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“My life looked very passive…”
July 8, 2015
Louise’s story is one many older adults can relate to. Loneliness. Financial concerns. Anxieties about aging. Now living in Friendship Terrace, a …
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You Will be Impressed by the Diversity of Achievement
February 11, 2015
Tears of joy and remembrance flowed freely at Iona’s Wellness & Arts Center during the recent Celebration of Achievement. We are so proud of…
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People with Parkinson’s May Find Movement a Challenge, but When They Dance, Their Spirits Soar with Ease
October 8, 2014
“I have Parkinson’s and sometimes I have dyskinesia (involuntary movement) from the medicine. The dance teachers say every movement is a dance. So…
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A Couple’s Vows Create Opportunities to Age Well
August 8, 2010
Kirsten Jacobs is no stranger to organizations assisting older people in Washington, DC. For the past four years, she has worked in the Education and …
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