DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
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D.C. Office on Aging Executive Director Dr. John M. Thompson sends his
condolences to the family of The Honorable Marion Barry.
“The Honorable Marion Barry was an extraordinary public servant
who dedicated his life to fight for justice and equality for underprivileged
citizens. As Mayor, he cared deeply for seniors and made it his mission
to improve the quality of life of seniors in the District of Columbia,” said
Thompson.
“Mr. Barry continued his advocacy for seniors as Councilmember
by ensuring that they had access to meals, transportation, and health and human
services. His advocacy for the District’s most vulnerable residents will
be missed, but will never be forgotten as his legacy lives on in the hearts of
so many public servants working to truly improve the lives of District
citizens. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Mr. Barry,
we will continue to uphold the light! May your soul rest in peace.”
DCOA in conjunction with DCNET has installed free “hot spots” in all six DCOA Senior Wellness Centers. Technology has changed the way
we communicate, work, learn, and get our news and information. With
access to the Internet, seniors can research useful information such as finding
assistance and services, apply for jobs, take online classes, and connect with
family and friends on their wireless devices. Click here, to find a Senior Wellness Center
in your community.
The D.C. Office on Aging (DCOA) Ambassador
Program is a FREE, interactive, member-based program designed to reach out to
older adults and their caregivers to help them learn about the services and
resources available to them through DCOA. If you are interested in expanding
your network and educating older adults about the services and resources
available to them, join us for our next Ambassador Training Workshop to learn
about all of the programs and services that DCOA offers to the community and
how you can become an ambassador. All workshops include an overview of Office
on Aging programs and services, information on how to access resources, and
guidance on your role as an advocate.
- Thursday, January 15, 2015, 10 a.m.
- Thursday, February 19, 2015, 10 a.m.
Call 202-724-5622 to register today!
 On a radiant fall day, more than 100 people filed into a gloomy auditorium in Boston to see a play about an even gloomier subject: Alzheimer’s disease and how the progressive, brain-killing condition shakes up an African American family.
“I forget things,” the father onstage says angrily while he and his loved ones remain in denial about his descent into dementia. “I’m sick of people asking me how I’m doing.” The play, “Forget Me Not,” is part of a larger, D.C.-based project designed to reach a community at risk and encourage participation in research.
Studies show that older African Americans are almost twice as likely as whites to develop Alzheimer’s disease for genetic, biological and socioeconomic reasons. Diet and even the stress of experiencing racism can be factors.
Read full article here.
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