The holiday season is upon us. Depending on your perspective, this may be one of your favorite times of the year or your least favorite, or maybe some…
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Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress for People Affected by Dementia
December 4, 2019
Three action steps if you’re experiencing memory loss
November 11, 2019
It’s a good idea to see your regular doctor if you're worried about your memory. You may be having changes in your memory that are normal for everyo…
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Six new ways to exercise your brain
November 6, 2019
As you get older, you may experience some memory loss like momentarily forgetting someone’s name or misplacing your keys. What is unusual--and conce…
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Is it dementia, memory loss, or Alzheimer’s?
September 7, 2019
Your father is having trouble keeping track of his bills and got lost driving to your house. You misplace your car keys and notice you’re having tro…
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What to Expect When Interacting with Someone Who Has Dementia
July 2, 2019
Developing dementia or other memory loss issues can take a great toll on a person’s mood and outlook. At Iona, we see and speak with people expe…
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Announcing Iona East: Why Iona is opening a center in Southeast DC
June 20, 2019
For 44 years, Iona’s been a respected and trusted nonprofit leader providing essential services for older adults and their families. Our vision is f…
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Checklist: Are adult day health services right for your family?
February 25, 2019
Adult day health services provide older adults living with chronic conditions individualized therapeutic, social, and health services during the day. …
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Tips to support someone with dementia during the holiday season
December 10, 2018
The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up and visit with family and friends you don’t regularly see. Large gatherings, however, can be stressful…
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How to alleviate airport stress when travelling with someone with dementia
November 13, 2018
The holidays can be a stressful time. You may be traveling far distances, and dealing with traffic or a busy airport. If you’re caring for someone…
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September 15, 2018
More and more people — you may be one of them — are concerned about their brain health and want to know how to avoid developing Alzheimer’s …
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