Upcoming Events
April 2021
Iona/Capitol Hill Village Support Group for Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia
Meets on Zoom on the third Monday of every month from 6:30 – 8 PM. Pre-registration is required. Call (202) 895-9448. This is group is for spouses, adult children, and others who are coping with the challenges of being a caregiver for an older family member or friend who has memory loss, including Alzheimer's and other dementia. Join us to share your experience and to get support and helpful information. Registration is required for our support groups. Please contact us…
Find out more »Parkinson’s Support Group
In partnership with the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area, Iona offers a support group for people with Parkinson’s. NOTE: This group is only for people with Parkinson’s, not caregivers. Pre-registration is required. Call (202) 895-9448 for more information or to register.
Find out more »Low Vision Support Group
Meets on Zoom on every other Wednesday from 3 – 4:30 PM. Free. Pre-registration required. Call (202) 895-9448 for more information. Individuals with low vision – those who are not completely blind – are welcome.
Find out more »Memory Loss Support Group
PLEASE NOTE: Because of our high demand, we offer this group at two different times. However, we ask that members only register for and attend one of the sections. Members of one section cannot attend the other. Section 1: Meets on Zoom on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:30 AM. Section 2: Meets on Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Pre-registration required for both groups. Call (202) 895-9448 for more information.…
Find out more »Lunchtime Support Group for Family Caregivers
Meets on Zoom on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 12 – 1:30 PM. Free. Pre-registration required. Call (202) 895-9448 for more information. No matter the illness, caring for an older family member is challenging. Family members who are caregivers will benefit from the chance to share what they're experiencing, gain support for themselves and their loved one, and connect with resources, programs, and services. Registration is required for our support groups. Please contact us to learn…
Find out more »After Caregiving Support Group
Meets on Zoom on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 4 – 5:30 PM. Pre-registration required. Call (202) 895-9448 for more information. Designed for those individuals who cared for a loved one with a long-term, chronic illness like Alzheimer's or other type of dementia, Parkinson's disease, or stroke, this support group provides a forum to talk about the caregiving journey. We have found that family members may have been a member of a caregiver support group when…
Find out more »Support Group for People Caring for their Spouse or Partner
Meets on Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 – 2 PM. Free. Pre-registration required. Call (202) 895-9448 for more information. This group is for people who provide care and support to their spouse or partner who has a chronic or acute illness. You'll be able to share your experiences, get support, learn caregiver tips, and connect with helpful resources. Registration is required for our support groups. Please contact us to learn more about availability,…
Find out more »May 2021
Adult Child Thursday Evening Caregiver Support Group
Meets on Zoom on the first and third Thursday of every month from 6:30-8 PM. Pre-registration required. Call (202) 895-9448 for more information. Being a caregiver for an older adult in your family is a very difficult job. If you are caring for an older adult with a chronic or acute illness (including dementia), you might benefit from this group. You will have the chance to share what you’re experiencing, gain support from other adult children, and connect with resources,…
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