Did you know May 16, 2018 is National Honor our LGBT Elders Day? Created by the LGBT Heath Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care, this day is a…
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Celebrate National Honor our LGBT Elders Day
May 16, 2018
Testing for Memory Loss
May 13, 2018
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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What is Geriatric Care Management?
May 9, 2018
If helping an aging family member becomes overwhelming, stressful, or burdensome, it may be time to contact a geriatric care manager. But, if you’re…
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Meet Leon Paparella: Parkinson’s Support Group Facilitator
April 30, 2018
My last blog post about Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month gave you information and resources about Parkinson’s disease. The Parkinson’s Founda…
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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month 2018: Resources for You
April 19, 2018
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Whatever your personal relationship with Parkinson’s is, this April is a good time to brush up on yo…
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Iona Volunteers through the Decades: Meet Veronica Ferris
April 15, 2018
This week is National Volunteer Week, when we honor the work that volunteers do year-round to support organizations and communities across the country…
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National Healthcare Decisions Week 2018: It’s always too early, until it’s too late
April 15, 2018
Many families tell us that they wish they’d prepared earlier, started the difficult conversations sooner, or discussed their loved one’s wishes …
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How to plan care for your later years when you’re aging solo
April 11, 2018
Here at Iona, we’ve encountered many people who lack the traditional support system that so many older adults rely on as they age. We call it aging …
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Tell a lie day: four myths about Iona debunked
April 4, 2018
Despite our 40+ years serving the Washington, DC area, many longtime DC residents still have questions about our work. In honor of “Tell a Lie Da…
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What safeguards are in place for guardianship in DC?
March 20, 2018
Last October, The New Yorker published a truly terrifying read, “How the Elderly Lose Their Rights.” The article outlines how a legal guardian…
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