Summer is an excellent time to take advantage of local Farmer’s Markets and enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, June is National Fresh Fruit…
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13 Ways to Connect, Create, & Contribute Beyond Older Americans Month
May 17, 2019
May marks Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the many contributions of older Americans. This year’s theme: connect, create, and contribute e…
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7 Questions & 7 Ways to Better Your Mental Health
May 16, 2019
May is Mental Health Month. Are you giving your mental health the right attention? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone! People are affected by…
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Art Healing for Stress Management
May 7, 2019
Are you looking for new ways to cope with stress and other feelings, such as anxiety or feelings of depression? One way to help manage stress is to ad…
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Coping with Loss: Positive Strategies for Honoring Your Feelings
February 4, 2019
As you get older, you’ll likely experience many different types of loss. Loss doesn’t always imply the death of a loved one (though it can be) –…
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How to cope with the post-holiday blues
January 7, 2019
You've shared memories, enjoyed special meals, or spent quality time with loved ones. But, now that the holiday parties are over, you may be feeling d…
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Three seated body movements to help your brain health
October 19, 2018
One of the major injuries that the brain can suffer is alterations to its blood circulation, which we commonly call strokes. Although strokes have mul…
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Five things you can do to reduce your risk of a serious fall
September 14, 2018
September 22, the first day of fall, kicks off National Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Falls are a serious topic for older adults—they’re a pr…
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Ten tips for practicing healthy eating habits during the holiday season
December 21, 2017
For some, the holidays might mean multiple family and friend gatherings with tons of rich food. For others, this time of year might be a stressful or …
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Meet an Iona social worker: Randy Smith
November 27, 2017
Randy Smith has been on Iona's staff for more than seven years. In that time, he's worn many hats as a social worker, advocate, and problem-solver. …
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