DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
 The 2015 NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo --
the largest health and wellness event, took place this past Saturday at the
Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The D.C. Office
on Aging was an
exhibitor offering
body mass intake measurements, and information and resources for District residents
age 60+, persons living with disabilities
18+, and their caregivers. This year's expo offered the
latest information on fitness and health from hundreds
of exhibitors, speakers and demonstrations. The expo also offered critical health screenings,
that allowed participants to learn how to
better manage their health.
Thank
you to the DCOA staff who participated in this year's NBC4 Health
& Fitness Expo.
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.
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Thursday,
January 15, 2015, 10 a.m.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015, 10 a.m.
Call
202-724-5622 to register today!
 SOME - So Others Might Eat will open their intake process for Single Room Occupancy
(SRO) housing on January 13 & 15, 2015, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by phone only.
Please call 202-292-4492 on those dates to apply.
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 For adults over 60,
the benefits of healthy eating include increased mental acuteness, resistance
to illness and disease, higher energy levels, faster recuperation times, and
better management of chronic health problems. As we age, eating well can also
be the key to a positive outlook and staying emotionally balanced. But healthy
eating doesn’t have to be about dieting and sacrifice. Whatever your age,
eating well should be all about fresh, colorful food, creativity in the
kitchen, and eating with friends.
A few
healthy tips for seniors:
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Live longer and stronger – Good nutrition keeps muscles, bones, organs, and
other body parts strong for the long haul. Eating vitamin-rich food boosts
immunity and fights illness-causing toxins. A proper diet reduces the risk
of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, bone loss,
cancer, and anemia. Also, eating sensibly means consuming fewer calories
and more nutrient-dense foods, keeping weight in check.
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Sharpen the mind – Key nutrients are essential for the brain to do its
job. People who eat a selection of brightly colored fruit, leafy veggies,
and fish and nuts packed with omega-3 fatty acids can improve focus and
decrease their risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Feel better – Wholesome meals give you more energy and help you
look better, resulting in a self-esteem boost. It’s all connected—when your
body feels good you feel happier inside and out.
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 Evette Munro- Chief Information Officer
Office of the Executive Director
Evette
Munro has had a career in Technology for over 30 years. Her focus has
been in the health care industry. She has worked in the payer, provider and
Government industries. In her recent engagements, Evette has worked in the
Accountable Care Organizations and the Health Information Exchange space.
Most
of her work has been at the enterprise level developing the strategies of
the Technology organization and managing change due to health care policy
changes.
Most
of her work has been in organizations like Care First BCBS, Inova Hospital
System, and Adventist Hospital systems driving technical and operational
changes at the C-Level. She has also been responsible for turnaround strategies
for organizations assisting them with streamlining their technology and
operations.
Evette
holds a BA degree in Economics and an MBA.
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