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This Saturday, April 16th the District of Columbia will commemorate the 154th
anniversary of the emancipation of more than 3,000 men, women and children in
the Nation’s Capital with a celebratory parade.
For
additional information and a complete list of activities being held to commemorate Emancipation Day, visit www.emancipation.dc.gov.
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016, the Council of the District of
Columbia confirmed Laura Newland as Executive Director for the D.C. Office on
Aging. Laura Newland has an extensive
background in advocacy work and accepted the charge to continue working on
behalf of seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers in all eight wards.
Executive
Director Newland received her Juris Doctor degree with honors from Georgetown
University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Political Science
from Kalamazoo College.
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Each year, the world pauses to acknowledge the extraordinary
advocacy efforts on behalf of individuals living with Parkinson’s
disease. The Parkinson's Foundation collaborates
with organizations, advocates, caretakers, and researchers to increase awareness
and encourage those touched by the disease.
During the month of April, events are coordinated worldwide to educate, fundraise
and uplift communities.
Parkinson’s disease is caused when the brain stops
producing a neurotransmitter called dopamine.
With a decrease in dopamine, the individual no longer has the ability to
regulate their movements, body, and emotions.
Early detection is important. Presently, there is no cure,
but advance treatments and therapy are available.
10 Symptoms of Parkinson's
- Tremors or Shaking
- Changes in handwriting
- Loss of Smell
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Challenges Moving or Walking
- Constipation
- Change in voice volume
- Facial Expression
- Stooping or Hunching
- Dizziness or Fainting
People diagnosed with Parkinson's are encouraged to maintain a healthy diet, and rearrange items
within the home to prevent injuries.
For additional information, visit www.parkinson.org.
Mayor
Muriel Bowser has released the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Executive Director Laura Newland
has committed to explaining DCOA’s budget at Budget Town Halls throughout
the District. District residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming sessions.
In
addition, the Office on Aging’s Oversight Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April
26, 2016 at the John A. Wilson Building at 10 am in Council Chamber 500. People interested in testifying at the Budget Oversight Hearing should contact Oscar Montiel, omontiel@dccouncil.us or by calling 202-724-8198.
Budget Town
Hall Schedule:
Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 2:30 am-4:30 pm
Old Council
Chambers (General Public Session), Judiciary Square, 441 4th Street,
NW.
Thursday,
April 14, 2016, 12:30 am-1:30 pm
St. Alban’s
Church, 3001 Wisconsin Avenue, NW.
Tuesday, April
19th, 2016, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
API Senior
Service Center, 417 G Place, NW.
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Please save the date for the
Mayor's Fifth Annual Mayor’s Senior Symposium on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Historic Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School located 101 N Street,
NW. This event will be engaging, educational,
inspirational, and exciting. This year’s
theme “HEALTHY HOMES. HEALTHY HEARTS.
HEALTHY LIVING” encourages thought-provoking workshops and panel discussions
featuring leading professionals from diverse fields that are individually and
collectively committed to the aging community.
Attendees will be engaged in a day that highlights innovative programs, effective
policies, and participate in think tanks.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations will be required, stay tuned for more information.
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The D.C. Office on Aging Lifespan Respite Program, Caring for You Caring for Me, and the Kadamba Tree Foundation presents:
Spring 2016 Lifespan Respite
Caregiver Conference
Caring for
the Caregiver
Learn how to make caregiving easier.
Friday, April 22, 9:30
am -3:30 pm
Providence
Hospital, Ground Floor Lecture Hall
1150 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC
20017
Workshop
Topics:
What it
Means to Be a Caregiver
Caring for You, Caring for Me
To register
contact Linda Irizarry: 202-535-1442 or linda.irizarry@dc.gov.
*Respite
will be provided to qualifying caregivers
The District of Columbia Department on
Disability Services presents, Provider Resource Fair on Friday, April 29, 2016
from 10 am - 6 pm at The R.I.S.E Demonstration Center located on the St.
Elizabeth’s Campus East, 2730 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington DC
20032.
The Provider Resource Fair offers a unique opportunity for people with disabilities and families to receive information about
supportive services available from local service providers offering:
-
Individualized Day Supports
- Residential Rehabilitation Services
- Employment Services
- Residential Services
- Clinical and Wellness Services
Additional activities and presentations are planned for
attendees that include: Senior Dance Group MC Steppers, Relaxation Techniques, Assistive
Technology Presentation, Apprenticeship Program, Finding Your Voice: Developing
Self-Advocacy Skills, Accessing services through the Aging and Disability
Resource Center (ADRC), and Soft Skills for employment success.
For more information, contact Alonzo Brown at 202-368-7092
or alonzo.brown@dc.gov.
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