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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Maintaining Your Mental Health in Tough Times
May 19, 2021
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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Flu Shots and You during COVID-19
October 1, 2020
Each fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges everyone to get the flu vaccine. This year, due to the public health crisis, it…
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Iona’s Response to COVID-19
August 21, 2020
Iona's leadership and staff have been closely following the developing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The health and welfare of our clients, staff, …
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Silver Circles Support Group Facilitator Olivia O’Neal Shares Advice from LGBTQ Members
June 12, 2020
Every year, the LGBTQ community celebrates June as Pride Month along with “straight” allies. This month pays tribute to those involved in the 1969…
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