“There can’t possibly be hungry seniors in Ward 3 neighborhoods?!?!” This is a belief we regularly hear at Iona. The truth may surprise you: AL…
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Why you matter when it comes to senior hunger
November 20, 2017

What you need to know about aging and oral health
October 12, 2017
If you've been regularly reading Iona's blog, you might recall that I last wrote about oral care in long term care facilities (LTCF) and shared a guid…
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Eight Ways to Support Your Mental Health
October 10, 2017
Iona is committed to fostering good mental health in older adults and caregivers. In honor of World Mental Health Day, which is observed on October 10…
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Malnutrition and older adults: what you need to know
September 19, 2017
This week marks the 6th annual Malnutrition Awareness Week. The week serves as a way to draw attention to malnutrition for both health professionals …
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Two favorite Iona recipes for your next picnic
June 30, 2017
We are so fortunate to have so many beautiful picnic spots in Washington, DC and the surrounding region. Whether you choose to visit a National Park, …
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With movement, there’s improvement
May 31, 2017
Living life to the fullest involves movement. In fact, my own motto is “your body is meant to move.” No matter how small the movement – start wh…
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Mental Health in May and Every Month
May 22, 2017
May is Mental Health Month, which has been commemorated in the U.S. since 1949 with awareness-building activities that today include ad campaigns, blo…
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Ask a dentist: advice for caregivers on older adult oral health
May 12, 2017
In my last blog post, I wrote about long term care facilities and the all too often decline in the dental health of their residents due to incomplete,…
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Oral health in Long Term Care Facilities: Why it matters
April 13, 2017
When I decided to make dentistry my career many years ago, I looked forward to having my own business that could utilize skills I would learn and deve…
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Apricot Mustard Glazed Salmon
March 6, 2017
Three simple ingredients make a wonderful glaze for this quick and delicious salmon recipe, one of my family's favorite dishes. Mediterranean diet gui…
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