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October 6, 2014

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

ICYMI: Dr. John M. Thompson on The Senior Zone

Dr. Thompson

DCOA Executive Director John M. Thompson, Ph.D. was a guest on The Senior Zone, WYCB 1340 AM this morning where he delivered his quarterly #stateofthesenioraddress for seniors in the District of Columbia. Dr. Thompson  discussed the need to end senior hunger in the District through our partnership with the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger, (read full story here), discussed the launch of "Club Memory", a stigma-free social club for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, mild cognitive impairment or other forms of dementia, motivated seniors to spread the word about the meal services that DCOA offers, and ends his segment by encouraging all seniors to take advantage of the new senior wellness center hours.


Special Thanks to Seniors who Volunteered with the ALS Association

ALS senior challenge

Last week, a group of volunteers from the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center  received thanks from the ALS Association.  

President and CEO Barbara Newhouse offered gratitude to the volunteers from the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center in Washington, D.C. The volunteers received thanks - and certificates of appreciation - for donating their time and energy to help open and sort mail received from the #ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.


Train to Become a DCOA Ambassador

The D.C. Office on Aging (DCOA) Ambassador Program is a FREE, interactive, member-based program designed to reach out to older adults and their caregivers to help them learn about the services and resources available to them through DCOA. If you are interested in expanding your network and educating older adults about the services and resources available to them, join us for our next Ambassador Training Workshop to learn about all of the programs and services that DCOA offers to the community and how you can become an ambassador. All workshops include an overview of Office on Aging programs and services, information on how to access resources, and guidance on your role as an advocate.

  • Thursday, October 16, 2014, 10 a.m.
  • Thursday, November 20, 2014, 10 a.m.
  • Thursday, December 18, 2014, 10 a.m.

Call 202-724-5622 to register today!


Competitive Energy Suppliers Workshop

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Register Now! National Work Incentives Seminar Event

WISE

National Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) Webinar Ticket to Work: Support Services for People Who Have a Disability and Are Ready to Work

If you are a Social Security disability beneficiary and want to make more money through work, Ticket to Work can provide the support you need to transition to financial independence.

The October 22 national WISE webinar will present information about special Social Security programs and rules that may apply to you! Disability benefits experts will teach you about:

  • Ticket to Work & Work Incentives
  • National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the value of mentorship
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and where to find more information

Register online at www.choosework.net/wise or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).

Once you register, you will receive a registration confirmation message with instructions on how to log in to the webinar. Please be sure to check your spam folder. Registration information will also be available online the day of the webinar.

Questions?

Email support@choosework.net or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).


AARP Driver Safety Program

Driving

When:  Monday, November 3

Time:   9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Course begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Where:  MedStar Washington Hospital Center Siegel Auditorium (Washington Cancer Institute)
110 Irving St., NW Room 1C-1221

For details and to register call 202-877-2084.

Validated parking and light refreshments will be offered to participants.


New Employee Spotlight

Photo of new employee Christian Tomasco

Christian Tomasco, Social Work Supervisor 
Aging and Disability Resource Center

Christian comes to the DCOA with more than 4 years of experience as a social worker in the District. Prior to DCOA, Christian was a social worker in both the acute and long-term care settings, responsible for discharge planning, case management, and other social services at both George Washington University Hospital and Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Providence Hospital. He was also a school social worker at YouthBuild Public Charter School in Columbia Heights. Christian brings both clinical social work experience and a social policy focus to the DCOA. He looks forward to advancing the DCOA’s mission of providing critical services and resources to the senior and disabled populations in the District.  

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Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

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Spotlight on Community Living Newsletter

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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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