In October 1994, John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit Earth, addressed his colleagues at the US Senate with the story of Mrs. Jones (told…
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Services Available from Legal Counsel for the Elderly
October 4, 2022
Beginning October 17, 2022, Legal Counsel for the Elderly's Self-Help Office will be providing paralegal services to District residents aged 60 and ol…
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Maintaining Your Mental Health in Tough Times
October 4, 2022
Everyone goes through difficult times emotionally and physically. But sometimes the biggest challenge of all is being able to ask for help—or simply…
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Tips for Avoiding Falls
September 6, 2022
Each year, an estimated 25% of adults aged 65 and older have a fall, putting them at risk for injury, hospitalization, and even death. Here are a f…
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It’s Not the Mayo! Food Safety Myths and Summertime Food
July 26, 2022
Safe food is essential to good health and well-being, especially for older adults. Yet we often take it for granted that the food we choose to eat and…
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Ward 3 City Council Candidate Forum
June 15, 2022
https://youtu.be/TImoDZhp7KA The Ward 3 City Council Virtual Forum was hosted by Iona Senior Services in partnership with Ward 3 Villages on Wednes…
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Nutrition Corner: Summer Salads
May 31, 2022
June is the perfect time to turn off your oven and let salad take center stage in your meals. A salad is more than just lettuce, croutons, and a littl…
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Pride Events for LGBTQ Seniors
May 26, 2022
There's plenty to do this month in celebration of Pride! Friday, June 3 (7:00 PM): Capital Pride Honors Friday, June 6 (2:00 PM): Friday Tea…
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May is International Mediterranean Diet Month!
May 3, 2022
The Mediterranean Diet reflects a way of eating that is common in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. It is also considered to be a Tradi…
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Back on Her Feet, Thanks to Iona
May 3, 2022
Ann Hawkins, 81, has had a hand in some of Washington, DC’s most famous attractions as a self-employed designer and carver of stone inscriptions. He…
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