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October 27, 2014

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

Mayor Gray Kicks Off Snow Season at Dry Run

Snow Trucks

Hundreds of Snow Team Personnel Test Their Skills In Snowless Practice Session

Last week, Mayor Vincent C. Gray saluted the District Snow Team as plow drivers, front-end loader operators, salt dome monitors, and IT and other administrative personnel prepared to practice their skills during the annual Dry Run conducted throughout the District.

For the second year, the Snow Team will partner with Serve DC and the DCOA to provide sidewalk shoveling services for the elderly and residents with disabilities. DCOA's Snow Removal Hotline for the District's older adults and persons living with disabilities is (202) 715-7738. Residents who want to volunteer to help should call Serve DC at 202-727-7925 or visit www.serve.dc.gov.


Check Out DCOA's Television Segments

Recently, DCOA taped a series of programs and PSAs on the District's public access television network DCTV.  The network provides DCOA with access to all eight wards within the District of Columbia, and 10% of homes in Maryland and Virginia, which totals more than 700,000 households.  Each show will rotate for an entire month, and will air on Comcast channels 95 and 96, RCN 10 and 11, and Verizon 10, 11, and 28. Links to the shows are provided below.  


Alzheimer's Disease Grant Awarded to DCOA's ADRC

Alzheimers

The District of Columbia’s Office on Aging is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a three year federal grant by the Administration for Community Living for an Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. This grant is designed to fill gaps in the existing dementia-capable system of long-term services and supports (LTSS).  The primary goal is to enhance opportunities for persons living with intellectual and development disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), along with their caregivers.  For persons living alone with ADRD, information regarding quality, person-centered services to live a safe and independent lifestyle within their communities will be made available. Presently, an estimated 5.2 million individuals in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014. This number is expected to increase by 40 percent over the coming decade. DCOA plans to work in collaboration with community partners to improve the system for and increase access to vital services for individuals with ADRD and their caregivers. 


Good Luck Ms. Senior D.C.!

Ms. Senior DC

Ms. Senior D.C. 2014, Toni Jackson and women age 60 and older from across the country will compete for the title of Ms. Senior America at the Resort Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Contestants will be judged on their interview, philosophy of life, talent and evening gown presentations. 

 The District of Columbia will be rooting for you!


Eldercare Workforce Alliance October 30 Congressional Briefing

The Eldercare Workforce Alliance, a coalition of 30 organizations joined together to address the workforce crisis in caring for an aging America, invites you to a Congressional breakfast briefing on the importance of funding training in geriatrics and gerontology for health professionals, including direct-care workers, and support for older adults and their family caregivers.

The panel will discuss the importance of programs that support interdisciplinary team care training and geriatrics and gerontology education. At the end of the discussion the panel will participate in a case study, showcasing a team care approach.

Join us to hear from experienced members of the eldercare team as they present on the challenges we face as an aging nation and the opportunities for Congress ensure the entire health care team is competent to care for older adults.

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Michèle Saunders - San Antonio, TX
Co-Convener, Eldercare Workforce Alliance
Past-president, Gerontological Society of America

Lenise Cummings-Vaughn - St. Louis, MO
Assistant Professor, Washington University in Saint Louis, Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science

Tara Cortes, PhD, RN, FAAN - New York City, NY
Executive Director, The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing and Professor, NYU College of Nursing

Andrew Heck, Psy.D., ABPP - Richmond, VA
President, Council of Professional Geropsychology Training Program Clinical Director, Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Carmen Morano, PhD - New York City, NY
Associate Professor, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College Director, Hartford Silberman Center of Excellence in Aging and Diversity Managing Editor, Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Arnetta Whittaker - Washington, DC
Stand-By Aide, Home Care Partners

Karen Marshall, JD, CYT - Washington, DC
Family Caregiver and Executive Director, Kadamba Tree Foundation

WHEN
October 30th, 2014
10:00 AM - 11:00AM
Breakfast will be served at 9:30 AM followed by the briefing at 10:00 AM

WHERE
Russell Senate Office Building, Room 385, 2 Constitution Avenue NE, Washington, DC


Strategies and Resources for Older Adults and Those Who Care for Them

Take Charge!

Caregivers, you are not alone...

Iona and Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights are partnering to provide a forum for adult children and other caregivers to understand the challenges of aging, particularly memory loss, and how best to support aging parents and other relatives while practicing good self-care.

Please join the final session in this workshop series: 

Supporting a Family Member with Memory Loss, Depression, or Anxiety 

Wednesday, November 5, 2014
6:30-8:00 PM 
Presenter: Bill Amt, MSW, LICSW

When an older adult has increased memory loss, anxiety and/or depression, it can be challenging for them and their family members. This session will provide tips for how to effectively support the person with these issues, and ways family members can provide self-care

Light refreshments will be served. This session is FREE.
To register, please email: registration@iona.org or call (202) 895-9448. 

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights
5555 Friendship Boulevard
Chevy Chase, Maryland  20815
(301) 656-1900

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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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