District of Columbia residents aged 65 and older are now eligible to register for the COVID-19 vaccine. New appointments are released on Th…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
January 19, 2021
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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Malnutrition: A Silent Danger for Seniors
January 15, 2021
Malnutrition is a condition that affects many older adults—but it’s not as simple as whether someone eats enough calories every day. Individuals a…
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Memory Café: Día de los Muertos
December 4, 2020
On October 31, Iona hosted its second-ever virtual Memory Café, this time celebrating Halloween and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The…
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Iona receives $50,000 for its “Love in Action”
December 3, 2020
Iona Executive Director Sally White was recently selected by the New York Life Foundation for embodying the spirit of “Love Takes Action.” As a …
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The love of a daughter and caregiver
November 19, 2020
In this essay for National Family Caregivers Month, Safieh Hekmat describes a day in the life of being a family caregiver for her parents during the p…
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Set the Covid Table for Seniors
October 23, 2020
I’m often asked what I do in my role as Iona’s licensed dietitian nutritionist. Many think I spend my days telling people to eat this, but not t…
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How to Vote this Election & Stay Healthy
October 14, 2020
Election day is less than a couple of weeks away and the pandemic has changed the way you can access the polls this year. And if you are at risk f…
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Flu Shots and You during COVID-19
October 1, 2020
Each fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges everyone to get the flu vaccine. This year, due to the public health crisis, it…
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Iona’s Response to COVID-19
August 21, 2020
Iona's leadership and staff have been closely following the developing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The health and welfare of our clients, staff, …
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