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October 20, 2014

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

Save the Date: Mayor's 2014 Annual Senior Holiday Celebration

Save the Date

With more than 3,500 residents expected to attend, the Holiday Celebration is one of the largest events held for District seniors. Hosted by Mayor Vincent C. Gray, D.C. Office on Aging, DCOA Senior Service Network, the event will feature live entertainment, musical guests, wellness demonstrations, free facials, manicures, massages, information exhibits featuring community and government resources, along with a festive lunch. To RSVP, call our office at (202) 724-5626 to reserve your spot today! 


ICYMI: Senior Wellness Center Town Halls

Dr. T

Last week, D.C. Office on Aging Executive Director John M. Thompson, Ph.D. hosted his quarterly roundtable discussions with seniors at Washington Seniors Wellness Center to ensure that seniors have an opportunity to weigh in on issues that directly impact their lives.

Few major topics of discussion included:

New hours for DCOA’s senior wellness centersDCOA has officially started its new hours of operations for each Senior Wellness Center.  The new hours expansion provide more options for working seniors. Additionally, evening hours are increased for more social programming, educational workshops, additional fitness options and allows for community meetings. View full release here.

DCOA launches Club Memory: DCOA is partnering with Sibley Hospital to establish the Club Memory Program on the East End of the City. Club Memory is a stigma-free social club for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, mild cognitive impairment or other forms of dementia, and their spouses, partners and caregivers and will take place at the Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center.  

For live coverage of each town hall meeting, follow us on Twitter!

Upcoming town hall meetings:

October 23rd, at 11:00 a.m. 
Vida Brightwood Ward 4
1330 Missouri Avenue, NW


Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer.

The earlier breast cancer is found, the better. Sign up for our breast cancer screening reminder and we’ll remind you based on early detection guidelines. If you are 40 year or older, get a mammogram and breast exam every year and report any breast changes to your doctor right away.

Project WISH recommends that women 40 and over have yearly mammograms – unless otherwise recommended by their practitioner.

 If you need further information on Breast Cancer or where to go get a mammogram please call Project WISH at 202-442-5900.


Launching the White House Conference on Aging Website

Preparations for the 2015 White House Conference on Aging are in full gear.  Older adults are an essential part of the fabric of American life, and the Conference offers an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of older Americans to our economy, families, and community.  Throughout the next year, we will engage in a national dialogue with Americans of all ages to celebrate and support  the health and well-being of older Americans.  This will culminate in a memorable Conference in the year that we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act, and the 80th anniversary of Social Security.

Read full article here.


2014 DC One Fund Talent Show

DC One Fund Talent Show

DCOA New Employee Spotlight

New employee

Gerald Kasunic, Deputy Associate Director, ADRC

Gerald "Jerry" Kasunic, is DCOA’s new Deputy Associate Director for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).  Mr. Kasunic comes to the D.C. Office on Aging with a rich background in advocacy for older adults and people with disabilities, and a history of program development in Washington, D.C. and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Mr. Kasunic has worked in the District for approximately 20 years within the fields of mental health, elder justice/investigation, and elder care ombudsman. Most recently, between September 2013 and October 2014, Mr. Kasunic contracted with Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Bureau of Advocacy and the Department of Public Welfare as a Program Specialist and Investigator to develop the state's Western Region Adult Protection Service program for 18 to 59 year old disabled and intellectually challenged population.

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DCOA in the Media

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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