D.C. Office on Aging: Latest DCOA E*News

DCOA ENews Header

February 10, 2014

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

DCOA Stresses the Importance of Wellness During Healthy Heart Month

Bernice Fonteneau Town Hall Discussion

February marks American Heart Month – a month to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans.

During his recent town hall, at the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center, DCOA Executive Director John M. Thompson, Ph.D. stressed how important it is for seniors to stay healthy. The town hall style meeting also allowed seniors, in Ward 1, to weigh in on issues that directly impact them.

For a full schedule of upcoming discussions, please see below:

Ward 7 - March 17, 11 a.m.
Washington Seniors Wellness Center
3001 Alabama Avenue, SE

Ward 5 - March 18, 11 a.m.
Model Cities Senior Wellness Center
1901 Evarts Street, NE

Ward 8 - March 19, 11 a.m.
Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center
3500 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, SE

Ward 6 - March 20, 11 a.m.
Hayes Senior Wellness Center
500 K Street, NE


DCOA and OUC Host Registration Event

YMCA Golden Agers Smart911 Presentation

Seniors from the YMCA Golden Agers received information about DCOA funded program and services during a recent presentation on Smart911.  DCOA has partnered with the Office of Unified Communications to register seniors for the web based safety profile that provides first responders with important information to assist them when callers dial 9-1-1.

If you are interested in having a Smart911 presentation for your church, group or organization, contact 202-727-8364 or darlene.nowlin@dc.gov.  For more information, visit www.smart911.com.


Bi-Weekly Web Chat for Caregivers

Caregivers are encouraged to participate in the D.C. Caregivers Online Chat at Noon to be held, Tuesday, February 18 at 12 p.m. The next chat will discuss Insomnia: The Caregiver's Role.

Caregivers may log on to www.dcoa.dc.gov/page/caregiver-chat, bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. to get help with your caregiving responsibilities.  For more information contact 202-535-1442 or linda.irizarry@dc.gov.

Each chat provides the opportunity for caregivers to discuss their challenges and receive solutions, as well as provide an opportunity to ask questions and get feedback live. Unable to join during the scheduled time, just hit replay at your convenience to find out what was discussed.


DCOA in the Community at Ward 6 Church

Holy Temple Community Health and Wellness Event

Holy Temple Church of Christ hosted a Community Health and Wellness Fair presented by DCOA for seniors in the community. 

Representatives from the D.C. Board of Ethics and Elections, Justice Department--Senior Abuse and Elder Exploitation, Legal Counsel for the Elderly, Serve DC and Seabury Resources for Aging, Ward 6 joined DCOA with information on programs and services.

To schedule a fair, contact 202-535-1321 or alice.thompson@dc.gov.


Upcoming DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing

The Committee on Health, chaired by Councilmember Yvette Alexander, will convene the Committee on Health FY ’14 Performance Oversight Hearing for the D.C. Office on Aging on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 10 a.m.  The hearing will take place in Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

Persons wishing to testify may contact Ravna Smith, rsmith@dccouncil.us or by calling 202-741-2111.


Testify Before Congress About Your Financial Struggles as a Senior

Are you among the elderly who face challenges living on a fixed income?  As part of highlighting such challenges, the Senate Special Committee on Aging is holding a hearing on senior poverty and is looking for a witness.  The committee wants a witness who can share his or her struggles to  pay for necessities like food, medicine, medical care, rent, and utilities, and still pay other bills on a limited income.  Would you be willing to testify in front of senators, an audience, photographers, and cameras?  The hearing will occur in the afternoon on February 26 on Capitol Hill. 

If you think you have a story to tell and would like to testify before Congress, please contact darrell.jacksonjr@dc.gov or call 202-724-5622.


Grade DCOA Today!

Grade DC Government

DCOA is in need of your feedback.  Let us know what you think about the programs, services and resources we provide to District residents age 60 and older, persons with disabilities age 18 and older and their caregivers.  DCOA would like to make sure that the services that we are providing meet your approval.  Visit www.dcoa.dc.gov and rate our agency.  Send a text message to 202-499-2529.  Use twitter to send a tweet to @dcagingnews.  On facebook send us a message at www.facebook.com/DCAgingNews.

Let us know your thoughts!

Grade DC

Take a minute and tell us what you think!


DC Health Link Logo

Health Insurance Marketplace for new coverage under the Affordable Care Act.


February issue of the Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

November Spotlight on Aging
 

       (Click image to view)

Click here to view full edition of The Beacon Newspaper


February issue of the
Spotlight on Community Living Newsletter

November Spotlight on Community Living
 

      (Click image to view)


Click here for the DCOA Calendar of Events!

DCOA Calendar

DCOA in the Media

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 Silver Alert 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

Fox5DC article and video coverage

WTOP article and photo gallery

WAMU 88.5FM How to Live to be 100 in DC

Other Media Links

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

Facebook
 
Facebook
 
Twitter
 
Instagram
 
Flickr DCOA Photo Gallery