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 In Just THREE DAYS, we have the 2015 Mayor's Annual Senior Holiday Celebration!
DC Armory
2001 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC
20003
10 AM - 2 PM
Live entertainment,
dancing, health
screenings, safety and
health
information,
immunizations, food, giveaways,
and exhibits!
Parking is limited and public transportation
is encouraged. The D.C. Armory is
located
near
the Stadium-Armory
station
on the
Metrorail Blue and
Orange
lines.
See You There!
 The next D.C.
Caregivers Online Chat at Noon on Tuesday, December 8th, will be
"Holiday Stress and Caregiving." Log on for
advice, resources and tips to assist you with your caregiving responsibilities.
If you are not available at 12 p.m., check back at your convenience and hit
replay to see the entire chat. Join this week's discussion at www.dcoa.dc.gov/page/caregiver-chat.
For more information, contact Linda Irizarry at
202-535-1442 or linda.irizarry@dc.gov.
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The
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Small Business Resource
Center (SBRC) and the D.C. Office on Aging (DCOA) are hosting a FREE
seminar.
Who
is Eligible?
Residents
who are 60 years of age and older
Topics
will include:
*Farmers
Markets *Business Licensing
*Vending
and Events *Corporate Registration
*Question and Answer Segment
To
register go to: http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com. If you need further
assistance, please contact the Senior Wellness Center by visiting www.dcoa.dc.gov
, or call Joy Douglas at 202-442-8690.
 Mayor Muriel Bowser wants everyone to be safe this Holiday season. Please view and share these helpful tips to stay safe during the upcoming Holiday season!
- BenefitsCheckUp® is the most comprehensive, Web-based
service of its kind in the nation that screens for benefits programs for
seniors with limited income and resources.
- BenefitsCheckUp® screens for more than 2,000 public and
private benefits programs, from all 50 states and the District of
Columbia.
- More than three million people have been successfully
screened through individual or agency use of BenefitsCheckUp®.
- BenefitsCheckUp® screens for programs that can help
with the cost of prescription drugs, heating bills, housing and rent,
food, legal services, medical costs, in-home services, tax relief,
Veterans benefits, employment, and volunteer opportunities.
- Screenings are confidential. Users are not required to
enter their name, address, phone number, or any other personally
identifiable information.
- Reports can be printed that describe each benefit a
person has been found potentially eligible for, including information on
where to apply locally and documentation required.
- More than 1,400 downloadable application forms are
available for benefits programs. Users can also apply online for the
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) Low Income Subsidy (LIS/Extra
Help).
What
Consumers Are Saying About BenefitsCheckUp®
“This
is a great user-friendly website, and I would highly recommend this site to citizens
age 55 and over!”
“What
a great resource for those of us who are newly disabled and are not familiar
with what help is available. Your information is so helpful and put in such an
easy to read and easy to use format.”
“With
all my health problems I have been searching for a site where I could get some
answers and I just happened to bump into this one. Thank you all very much! I
feel that I have won the lottery today!”
About
the National Council on Aging
The
National Council on Aging is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization
headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA is a national voice for millions of older
adults, especially those who are vulnerable
and disadvantaged, and the community
organizations that serve them. NCOA works with thousands of organizations
across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their
health, live independently, and remain active in their communities.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
 Terrific Inc. Presents... Seniors Got Talent! Join Terrific Inc for a night of great entertainment from Washington, DC's most talented seniors, celebrity judges, and a special guest host!
With music, dancing, comedy, prizes, and more, this will be an event you won't want to miss!
General Admission: $20
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