DC Office on Aging: DCOA E*News

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May 20, 2013

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

Regional State Government on Aging Agencies on NBC4's Viewpoint

DCOA Executive Director John M. Thompson, Ph.D., FAAMA joined Bernice Hutchinson, chief of programs, MD State Department of Aging and Commissioner James Rothrock (Virginia) in a interview to celebrate Older American’s Month on NBC4's Viewpoint, Sunday.  During the interview the group discussions with host Jim Handly included, The Affordable Care Act and how it affects older adults,  Decreasing unnecessary hospital admissions and re-admissions through more coordinated care; Better management of individuals with chronic conditions; Reducing health care fraud; Bridging the Digital Divide-training more older adults on the basic use of technology to assist with use of email, web searches, and to help older job seekers be more competitive in the job market.


Funds Available to Operate Senior Transportation Program

DCOA has reissued the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Washington Elderly Handicapped Transportation Service (WEHTS)WEHTS provides quality curb-to-curb service for District residents 60 years of age and older to essential medical and life sustaining appointments.  Operations also include transportation to sites and activities, the Call-N-Ride taxicab voucher program and Home Delivered Meal (HDM) Program. Federal and District of Columbia appropriated funds are available for a single or collaborative applicant organization to operate one or up to four transportation services. The RFA is available on the Office on Aging’s website, www.dcoa.dc.gov and on the Office of Partnerships and Grant Services’ website, www.opgd.dc.gov.   The RFA submission deadline is June 10, 2013 at 4:30 pm. No late applications will be accepted. For more information, contact Aurora Delespin-Jones or Brenda L. Turner at 202-724-8821.


Senior Villages RFA

The Office on Aging is soliciting applications from qualified applicants to plan, develop, organize, implement and sustain “Aging in Place” programs for wards 7 & 8 in the District. The programs should enable District residents age 60 years and older residing in a specific neighborhood to enjoy safer, healthier and more independent lives in their own homes. Senior villages assist seniors living in neighborhoods by partnering with and connecting them to needed resources and service providers.  As a nonprofit, membership organization, the village can provide a variety of programs and services more cost-effectively than most conventional retirement communities are able to provide. The RFA deadline for submission is June 7, 2013 at 4:30 pm. To view the RFA and for more information, visit dcoa.dc.gov or opgd.dc.gov.


Fifth Annual DC Housing Expo

Calling All Seniors! The Department of Housing and Community Development will host the Fifth Annual DC Housing Expo on Saturday, June 1, 10 am - 3 pm at the Washington Convention Center, 901 Mt. Vernon Square, NW.  The expo includes two sessions of workshops including:

Session 1: 10:30am – 11:30am Room 154B
Age in Place and Senior Friendly Housing Alternatives

Session 2: 11:45am – 12:45pm Room 154B
More Life‐Less Clutter

Call 202-442‐7200 or visit dhcd.dc.gov to register.


New DCOA Nursing Home Transition Team

Have you or a loved one been admitted prematurely into a nursing home or long term care facility? 

Are you interested in returning to the community?

If the answer is yes, contact the DCOA Nursing Home Transition Team. The team will begin the process of determining if residing in the community is the best option for you.  For more information, contact Mikaell Briscoe at 202-724-5626.

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May issue of the Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

May Spotlight on Aging 2013
 

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May issue of the
Spotlight on Community Living Newsletter

May Spotlight on Community Living 2013
 

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Click here for the DCOA Calendar of Events!

DCOA Calendar

DCOA in the Media

Mayor's Second Annual Senior Symposium

WJLA-TV article

Washington Informer article

Washington Informer article on symposium

27th Annual Salute to DC Centenarians media coverage links

Washington Post article and photo gallery

WJLA/News Channel 8, article, video and photo gallery

Fox5DC article and video coverage

WTOP article and photo gallery

Other DCOA Media Links

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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