A message from Iona's Board of Directors. Sally White, Iona’s Executive Director, has announced her plans to retire from the organization during …
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Iona stands in solidarity with Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities
April 1, 2021
From the start of the pandemic, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities have experienced a significant increase in hate crimes and racist rhe…
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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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If You Didn’t Know How Much You Mean to Me…
March 16, 2021
I’m active in various groups on Zoom, and recently there’s been much discussion about rituals and how they can mark milestones in our lives or pun…
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Taking Care of Other People’s Parents
March 15, 2021
Alicia McCarthy is a social worker at Iona's Wellness & Arts Center. In this interview, she discusses her daily responsibilities and how she 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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Celebrating Black Artists at Iona’s Washington Home Center
February 19, 2021
Iona's adult day health center in Southeast DC, the Washington Home Center, is filled with beautiful artwork from local Black artists in tribute to th…
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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: March 22, 2021 District of Columbia residents ages 18 and older are now eligible to pre-register for vaccine appointments at https…
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Leaving Your Legacy through Bequests
January 18, 2021
Jim Nathanson, 88, knows a thing or two about wills. A lawyer and former District of Columbia Councilmember concerned with the needs and rights of res…
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