Iona's leadership and staff are closely following developments from the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and welfare of our clients, staff, and volunteer…
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Iona’s Response to COVID-19
January 13, 2022
Cold weather and winter safety tips for older adults
January 1, 2022
Older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to colder temperatures and other winter hazards. In fact, as you age, changes i…
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Preventing Dangerous Falls
August 23, 2021
Did you know that, every year, a quarter of adults over the age of 65 will fall? Falls can lead to injury, hospitalization, and death. In fact, 36 …
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Maintaining Your Mental Health in Tough Times
May 19, 2021
Everyone goes through difficult times emotionally and physically. But sometimes the biggest challenge of all is being able to ask for help—or simply…
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Celebrating National Social Work & Nutrition Month
March 17, 2021
March is National Social Work Month and National Nutrition Month. In celebration, Iona would like to introduce our teams working in these fields and e…
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Resources and Self-Care Tips for Family Caregivers
February 20, 2021
It's been nearly one year since sheltering in place became a daily reality for individuals in the Washington, DC area. People caring for an older f…
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Keeping Your Social Networks Strong during Quarantine
February 16, 2021
Social isolation during the pandemic has been a hardship for many people—but especially older adults. For the last year, Dale Brown, founder of a na…
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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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Malnutrition: A Silent Danger for Seniors
January 15, 2021
Malnutrition is a condition that affects many older adults—but it’s not as simple as whether someone eats enough calories every day. Individuals a…
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Set the Covid Table for Seniors
October 23, 2020
I’m often asked what I do in my role as Iona’s licensed dietitian nutritionist. Many think I spend my days telling people to eat this, but not t…
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