DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
The Office on Aging
(DCOA) is soliciting applications from qualified entities to operate the
Washington Elderly Handicapped Transportation Service (WEHTS). The
Request for Application (RFA) will seek an organization to operate the WEHTS
program, currently located at 2601 18th Street, NW, Washington,
DC. The deadline for submission is April 19 at 4:45 PM and no late applications
will be accepted. A Pre-Application Conference will be held on March 6 at 10:30
am at 500 K Street, NE. The RFA is available on the DCOA website at www.dcoa.dc.gov and on the Office of Partnership and
Grant Services' website at www.opgd.dc.gov.
For more information, contact Aurora
Delespin-Jones, Program Analyst or Brenda L. Turner, Program and Grants Manager
at (202) 724-8821.
Congress returns to Washington today from a week long recess. Unless Congress acts by March 1st, a series of automatic cuts—called the sequester—will take effect
that threaten government funded positions, programs and services that will affect thousands of middle class jobs, and may cut vital services for children, seniors, people with mental illness and the military. Across the country, citizens are calling their members of Congress to urge them to vote to prevent sequestration and avoid a bigger crisis.
The White House has taken the time to break down what the crisis will mean to each state, including the District of Columbia, see more information here.
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) March 3 - 9, 2013 is a coordinated campaign that encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better informed decisions.
We make important decisions on a daily basis about finances, health, technology, privacy and more…come learn helpful tips from our expert panel on how to protect yourself from consumer fraud and identity theft.
When: Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, NW, Room: A-5
Presented by AARP DC, Legal Counsel for the Elderly and the Senior Medicare Patrol Project. Questions? Call: 202-434-2099 or Email: LCESMP@aarp.org
The Capital City Chapter of the Links,
Incorporated, a volunteer community service organization, has announced that it
will accept nominations for its 2013 “Sage Senior Award” honoring Greater
Washington Area seniors who are 70 years of age and older for outstanding
community service contributions. For consideration, nominations must be
received by February 27. For further information and to obtain nomination
forms, please contact Mrs. Beverly Lamberson at 202-488-1034 or by email at SageSeniors@CapitalCityLinks.org.
 DCOA Executive Director John M. Thompson, Ph.D. spent part of Valentine's Day with two groups in the community. The WHUR 96.3 FM presented with partner FedEx the Send Love to Our Seniors event held at Carroll Manor Nursing Home, celebrating more than 100
residents with music, entertainment and floral bouquets. Dr. Thompson along with Ms. Senior D.C. Mary L. McCoy greeted
the seniors to help celebrate the occasion. Many nursing home residents do not receive visitors on holidays and special occasions and the celebration provides a great social activity for the residents.
Dr. Thompson also
greeted seniors at North Michigan Park Recreation Center as they held a
luncheon to celebrate Valentine's Day. Information tables were also available with DCOA resources and other helpful information from others.
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What’s the State of Long-Term Care Financing—and What Are the
Options for the Future?
National
experts will summarize the key issues affecting the nation’s long-term care
system—and offer new insights—at a March 20 discussion sponsored by The SCAN
Foundation. Practical options will also be presented for increasing access to affordable long-term care services for the millions of
Americans needing this
support. The timing of this discussion is right, as Congress recently created a
national commission to develop a plan for the nation’s growing long-term care
needs. A series of policy papers will also be released.
You’re
Invited – Wednesday, March 20th
8:30 —11:00 a.m. ET
The
National Press Club
529
14th Street, N.W., 13th Floor
Washington,
D.C.
Breakfast is available starting at 8:00 a.m. Reserve your seat by contacting Jennifer Arnold at jarnold@gymr.com or 202-745-5113.
The Office on Aging offers various opportunities for older residents to
stay active through volunteerism and community service. For more
information, call 202-724-5626 to register as a DCOA volunteer. Please
sign up to make a difference in the lives of the young or old.
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