It's National Senior Independence Month! Here are a few ways you can help yourself stay independent while planning ahead to maintain your independenc…
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Celebrating and maintaining your independence
February 1, 2022
Five Resolutions for Aging Well
January 2, 2022
It's a new year! Whether you believe in resolutions or not, these suggestions are useful for anyone looking to take charge of their aging. Here are f…
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Cold weather and winter safety tips for older adults
January 1, 2022
Older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to colder temperatures and other winter hazards. In fact, as you age, changes i…
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Aging Solo Wins Award
November 1, 2021
Aging Solo, Iona’s online course for individuals who are aging on their own, has been honored with an award. Iona Senior Services and Aging Solo…
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Macro Social Work: A Seat at the Policy Table
June 9, 2021
I’ve always had a passion for helping others. As a student at All Saints Catholic High School in Washington, D.C., I joined the Community Service …
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The Highway of Life
May 20, 2021
In one of my listserv communities, a woman recently wrote a message describing herself as almost 70 and feeling frustrated at being unable to find par…
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Maria’s Aging Solo Story
April 28, 2021
When she was in her forties and fifties, Maria Thompson, 66, never gave much thought to getting older. “Aging seemed a little distance away,” …
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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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Do Not Fall Victim to COVID-19 Scams
June 11, 2020
No one wants to be taken advantage of. Older adults are commonly key targets and victims of financial fraud and exploitation. Since the start of the C…
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COVID-19 Resources for “Grandfamilies”
May 5, 2020
While we’re all being advised to practice safe social distancing, we know that this could be an unrealistic task for older caregivers and those who …
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