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March 30, 2014

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Mayor Bowser to Host First State of the District Address

State District

Tuesday, March 31st 5:30 p.m. at The Lincoln Theatre, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deliver her first State of the District address. This event will serve as an opportunity for Mayor Bowser to address residents of the District and to officially conclude the Mayor’s Pathways to the Middle Class Tour.  This tour was a week-long effort that highlighted ways the current Administration is creating pathways to the middle class for D.C. residents.

Parking will be provided at the Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, attendees are encouraged to use public transportation. The nearest metro station for this event is the U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial Metro Station.

No bags or outside food will be allowed inside the venue. No signage, posters or fliers will be allowed in the venue.

Members of the public can register for tickets here.

WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser

WHAT:
State of the District Address

WHEN:
Tuesday, March 31st
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Address to begin at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:
The Lincoln Theatre
1215 U Street, NW

Closest Metro: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

Bus Lines: 90, 92, 96 and 98*


DCOA FY16 Budget Briefing

The D.C. Office on Aging will hold a stakeholder budget briefing on April 8th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM in the Old Council Chambers, which is located on the ground level at One Judiciary Square (441 4th Street, NW). This event will serve as an opportunity for Dr. John Thompson to present DCOA’S FY 2016 budget to the DC Commission on Aging, Long-Term Care Coalition, Senior Advisory Coalition, Senior Service Network, and other community stakeholders.  For more information or to RSVP, please contact Tanya Reid at 202.727.9660 or tanya.reid@dc.gov


Pepco Files Billing Error Notification with PSC

Pepco has filed a billing error notification (BEN) with the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia on March 20th. The error impacts approximately 650 Pepco customers. Pepco discovered the error on March 19th. Due to the error, Pepco has temporarily stopped mailing bills, or has issued partial bills, as a quality control measure to ensure accuracy.  The Commission is looking further into the matter and will provide additional information as it becomes available.

For more information about Pepco’s BEN, please contact the Commission’s Office of Consumer Services at 202-626-­5120.


2015 Fourth Annual Senior Symposium Save the Date

Senior Symposium

Respite Open Enrollment Save the Date!

Updated flyer

DCOA will be hosting an open enrollment session for its new Saturday Respite Program this Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center, 3500 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE.

Eligibility:

  •  Age 60 years or older.
  •  Low to moderate income.
  • Diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia and/or memory loss.
  • D.C. resident (Priority given to those in Wards 7 & 8).
  • Needs minimal assistance with prompting and/or cueing.

Please bring a government issued ID.  Attendees will be provided more information on this exciting program and enrollment materials!

For more information, please contact Brittany Kitt, MSW, LGSW at brittany.kitt@dc.gov


DCTV Partnering with DCOA Seeking Youth to Participate in the Centenarians Project

YTI at DCTV is committed to partnering with educational institutions and nonprofit organizations that will attract qualified candidates to DCTV, giving students the opportunity to further develop professional and practical skills in various areas.  Applicants will participate in one or more of the following areas:

  • Production – Producing (research), Studio & Field Production, Editing
  • Social Networking and Hosting
  • Social Media Strategy & Implementation
  • Event design & implementation

DCTV and DCOA are seeking Youth to participate in the Centenarians Project. The Centenarians Project is a program to produce Digital Historical Stories told by Seniors through the eyes of Youth.

Requirements include, but not limited to:

  • High School Student (10th-12th Grade)
  • Interested in Media: Television Production, Journalism, Photography,
  • Social Media, & Event Design
  • 6 hours committed per week (Two 3 hour days)
  • Complete Application
  • Attend Interview

For more information or to request an applicaiton, please contact Bob Thomas at 202-370-7081 or bthomas@dctv.org.


White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: Registration NOW Open!

White House Summit

Please join the White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on May 12, 2015 at The George Washington University in Washington, DC!

Held during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, this Summit will be an unprecedented and historic all-day convening of senior federal officials and community leaders. The day will include conversations with federal officials and AAPI leaders, performances by distinguished AAPI artists, and interactive sessions on diverse issues including economic growth, education, health care, civil rights, and immigration. The Summit will celebrate President Obama’s leadership, showcase Administration policies and programs that have supported the AAPI community over the past six years, and outline priorities for the next two years and decades to come.

As a participant, you will have the opportunity to Connect, Share, and Mobilize: 

  1. Connect. Interact with federal and community leaders from across the country working on various issues to advance the AAPI community.
  2. Share. Discuss your own experiences, stories, and priorities with leaders and other participants. 
  3. Mobilize. Gain tools to mobilize your communities to expand opportunity for AAPIs everywhere.

Your participation in the Summit will be vital as we continue our work together to improve the quality of life for AAPIs. The Summit is free of charge and open to the public.

For more information please e-mail WhiteHouseAAPI@ed.gov


Next Discussion for Caregivers

CHAT

The next D.C. Caregivers Online Chat at Noon on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, there will be a guest speaker: "A caregiver’s personal story of caregiving for someone with Developmental Disabilities."

Log on for advice, resources and tips to assist you with your caregiving responsibilities. If you are not available at 12 p.m., check back at your convenience and hit replay to see the entire chat.  Join this week's discussion at www.dcoa.dc.gov/page/caregiver-chat

For more information, contact Linda Irizarry at 202-535-1442 or linda.irizarry@dc.gov. 


Combating Challenges: Alzheimer's and Dementia Tip Sheets!

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California’s  Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association recently published several factsheets to assist caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders. Please click here to see these tips sheets that address bathing, maintaining a safe home environment, medications, anger and frustration, wandering, and hallucinations. These materials were provided via the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center.

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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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