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December 29, 2014

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

It's a New Year Ahead

New Year Ahead

Along with the new hopes and promises that the New Year would bring, the D.C. Office on Aging would like to wish you 12 months of happiness, 52 weeks of fun, 365 days of success, 8,760 hours of good health, 52,600 minutes of good luck, and 3,153,600 seconds of continuous joy for this upcoming New Year! 


Train to Become a DCOA Ambassador

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!


Have You Had Your Flu Vaccine?

Flu

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) high flu activity continues nationwide.  But it is not too late to become vaccinated.  If you have not already done so, contact your physician about getting the flu vaccine.  You may also take every day precautions to prevent the flu including:

  • limiting close contact with persons who have cold or flu symptoms.
  • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
  • wash your hands with warm soap and water often.

The flu can be deadly for children and older adults, please make sure you take precautions.  For more information please visit www.flu.gov.


Prepare for Emergencies

SMart 911

Grade D.C. Office on Aging Today!

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DCOA is in need of your feedback.  Let us know what you think about the programs, services and resources we provide to District residents age 60 and older, persons with disabilities age 18 and older and their caregivers.  DCOA would like to make sure that the services that we are providing meet your approval.  Visit www.dcoa.dc.gov and rate our agency. Send a text message to 202-499-2529. Use twitter to send a tweet to @dcagingnews. On Facebook send us a message atwww.facebook.com/DCAgingNews.

Let us know your thoughts!


Be a Good Neighbor and Help Our Seniors

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Serve DC is encouraging residents to volunteer on behalf of the D.C. Citizen Snow Team. The D.C. Citizen Snow Team is comprised of volunteers who are able to assist seniors and residents with disabilities with shoveling and snow removal in the event of winter weather. 

*Currently, there is a critical need for volunteers in Wards 4, 7, and 8.

The District requires property owners (residential and commercial) to clear the sidewalks surrounding their property within 24 hours after a snowfall. Even a dusting of snow can pose a challenge for seniors or individuals with disabilities, which is why we are asking residents to volunteer their services to help keep everyone safe and make the winter a little easier on those in need. 

Register online to become a DC Citizen Snow Team volunteer. For questions or further information, please contact Juan Thompson or call (202) 727-0709.

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Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Spotlight on Aging Newsletter
 

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Spotlight on Community Living Newsletter

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Click here for the DCOA Calendar of Events!

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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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