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December 22, 2015

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Mayor Bowser Announces Executive Director of the D.C. Office on Aging

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On Friday, December 18, 2015, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the appointment of Laura Newland to serve as Executive Director of the DC Office on Aging (DCOA). Newland, who previously served as the Interim General Counsel at DCOA, will lead an agency that develops and carries out a comprehensive and coordinated system of health, education, employment and social services for the District’s older adults, persons living with disabilities and their caregivers.

“In her short time in District government, Laura has proven herself to be an innovative and forward-thinking leader,” said Mayor Bowser. “Her experience and skills will ensure that District seniors and their caregivers are connected to government resources, and that older residents are able to age independently and comfortably in their communities.”

Laura Newland was appointed as Interim Executive Director for DCOA effective November 9, 2015.  Prior to this position, she served as DCOA’s Interim General Counsel and supported the agency on a broad range of legal and policy issues as part of the senior management team. Before coming to the agency, Newland served as Special Assistant for Community Living in the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services, where she worked primarily on interagency long-term care and real property tax issues in the District.

Read full release here.


Happy Holidays from the D.C. Office on Aging

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As we enter another year of serving the District residents, the team at the District of Columbia Office on Aging would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and friendship over the years. To each of you who have made our progress possible, we extend our warmest wishes for the Holiday Season and a prosperous and peaceful New Year. On behalf of Acting Executive Director, Laura Newland and the entire DCOA team we wish you peace, love and happiness. Happy Holidays!


Join Mayor Bowser for a #FreshStart5k!

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Start the New Year off the right way with fitness and nutrition. Mayor Bowser's Second Annual Fresh Start 5K Run/Walk will take place at 9am on Friday, January 1, 2016 starting at the Stadium-Armory Metro Station. In preparation for the 5K another practice run/walk will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Freedom Plaza. For more information visit www.FitDC.com or register at http://2ndannualfresh5k.eventbrite.com.

So come kick your New Year off right at the Mayor's Fresh 5K!

WHEN: Friday, January 1, 2016 

WHERE: Stadium Armory Metro Station
192 19th St SE Washington, DC 20003

TIME: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EST)


Mayor Bowser is Preparing Early for DC's Snow

Winter is around the corner and that means snow season is close. Mayor Bowser’s goal is for the District to be snow-ready before winter weather arrives. Some of our residents, including seniors and individuals with disabilities, are unable to do their own shoveling.  And it’s especially important that ServeDC has cleared sidewalks and stairs, because they often need to get to medical appointments.  ServeDC is recruiting 2,500 volunteers to join their DC Resident Snow Team and help our vulnerable neighbors with snow removal.  If you are interested in volunteering, please visit snowteam.dc.gov.  And if you are a senior over the age of 60, or if you have a disability and do not have someone in your home who can shovel, please call 311 to register. 


Explore the District Under Lights!

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As the holiday approaches and the weather is great, Mayor Muriel Bowser encourage residents and visitors to go out and explore the District under lights. Make sure you visit the CenterCityDC Holiday tree located at 11th & New York Avenue Northwest. 


Alzheimer's Association January Programs

January 7th, 2016
3:00-4:00pm
Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

January 12th, January 19th (part 2), and January 26th (part 3) 
2:00-4:00pm
Living with Alzheimer's: For People with Dementia (3 part series)
Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue
5111 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

January 13th, 2016
2:00-3:00pm
Healthy Habits for a Healthier You
Grand Oaks Assisted Living
5901 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20016

January 23rd, 2016
1:00-2:00pm
Healthy Habits for a Healthier You
Aspen Hill Library 
4407 Aspen Hill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853

January 30th, 2016
1:00-2:00pm
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Aspen Hill Library
4407 Aspen Hill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853

 To register to attend a program, please call 800.272.3900. 


DCOA Employment Vacancy

Title/Series/Grade: Resource Allocation Officer, MS-0301-14

Area of Consideration: Open to General Public
No. of Openings: one (1)
Opening Date: December 17, 2015
Closing Date: December 27, 2015
Salary Range: $96,756 - $135,458 PA
Promotion Potential: None
Union: This is a Non-Union position
Duration of Appt.: This is an At-Will MSS (Management Supervisory Service) position

Title/Series/Grade: Program Analyst, CS-0343-12
Area of Consideration: Open to General Public
No. of Openings: one (1)
Opening Date: December 18, 2015
Closing Date: December 28, 2015
Salary Range: $68,294 - $87,374 PA
Promotion Potential: None
Union: This is a Non-Union position
Duration of Appt.: This is a Career Service (permanent)

You may use the following link to view the applicable openings…  http://careers.dc.gov/

If you decide to apply, please remember to access the job openings through PeopleSoft ESS as a current employee. 

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DCOA in the Media

Mayor Bowser Announces Executive Director of the D.C. Office on Aging

Mayor's Annual Holiday Celebration

D.C. Affordable Housing Brings Together Senior Citizens, Single Moms

Mayor's Third Annual Senior Symposium

May 7, 2014

Video: DCN-16 Coverage on YouTube

The Washington Informer, May 15, Pg. 20

28th Annual Salute to DC Centenarians

March 24, 2014

WJLA-TV article and video

FOX5DC article and video

VIDEO DCN-16 on YouTube

Age-Friendly DC Forum, 9/21/13

Washington Times article 9/26/13

Washington Post InBrief 9/19/13

Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2013

Washington Informer, June 26, 2013

The Washington Post Brief, July 3, 2013

The Washington Sun

Video: DCN-16 Coverage Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2013

Mayor's Second Annual Senior Symposium

Video: DCN-16 Coverage Senior Symposium

WJLA-TV article

Washington Informer Symposium article

27th Annual Salute to DC Centenarians media coverage links

Washington Post article and photo gallery

WJLA/News Channel 8, article, video and photo gallery

WJLA video coverage

Fox5DC article and video coverage

WTOP article and photo gallery

WAMU 88.5FM How to Live to be 100 in DC

Other Media Links

VIDEO: DCN-16 Did You Know? Overview of DCOA

Washington Post article DC Program Reflects National Trend Toward Moving Older Americans Out of Nursing Homes 1/2/2014

Washington Post article Alzheimer's First State Plan 11/19/2013

Washington Post Brief Smart911 Presentations 11/20/2013

DCOA Interview WHUR 96.3 FM Insight Segment on the  "Daily Drum" 2/19/13

Video: DCN-DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing 2/21/13 Part I

Video: DCN-DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing 2/21/13 Part II

Video: DCN-DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing 2/21/13 Part III


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