DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
The
DC Department of Human Services is seeking affordable apartment units for
families currently experiencing homelessness. The District is committed to
quickly returning persons experiencing homelessness to their communities.
If
you are a landlord with available, affordable apartment units in the District,
why not consider granting "A New Lease on Life?"
Participating
landlords receive a subsidy directly from the government for a portion of the
rent for the full one-year lease period. Families pay the remaining portion of
the rent and sign and agree to the one-year lease.
For
additional information, click here or call (202) 698-4140. You
may also add your landlord information here.
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser on Tuesday, March 31st, as she delivers the State of the District
Address. The Address will lay out where the District of Columbia stands on creating a fresh
start, highlighting a commitment to engagement and integrity and establish how
the city will create a pathway to the middle class. It is time to work together
to ensure that opportunity is available to all D.C. residents.
Location: Lincoln Theatre Date: Tuesday, March 31st Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the program
starts at 6:30 p.m. RSVP HERE.
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Have you heard about
the #HealthyAging2015 Summit? The 2015 Healthy Aging Summit
will identify diverse innovative community-based programs that build
engagement, cohesiveness, and resilience, to encourage health before entry into
the health care system. Next year's summit will explore specific ways that
public health and health care intersect to promote healthy
aging. Exhibitors will be able to showcase how clinicians
(including physicians, pharmacists, dentists, nurses and more) are working
together with public health professionals to improve health and health care
delivery.
For more information, please click here.
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According to the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) high flu activity continues nationwide.
But it is not too late to become vaccinated. If you have not already done
so, contact your physician about getting the flu vaccine. You may also
take every day precautions to prevent the flu including:
- Limiting close contact with persons who have cold or
flu symptoms;
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing
or sneezing;
- Wash your hands with warm soap and water often.
The flu can be deadly for children and older
adults, please make sure you take precautions. For more information
please visit www.flu.gov.
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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.
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Call
202-724-5622 to register today!
For adults over 60, the benefits of healthy eating
include increased mental acuteness, resistance to illness and disease, higher
energy levels, faster recuperation times, and better management of chronic
health problems. As we age, eating well can also be the key to a positive
outlook and staying emotionally balanced. But healthy eating doesn’t have to be
about dieting and sacrifice. Whatever your age, eating well should be all about
fresh, colorful food, creativity in the kitchen, and eating with friends.
Few
healthy tips for seniors:
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Live longer and stronger – Good nutrition keeps muscles, bones, organs, and
other body parts strong for the long haul. Eating vitamin-rich food boosts
immunity and fights illness-causing toxins. A proper diet reduces the risk
of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, bone loss,
cancer, and anemia. Also, eating sensibly means consuming fewer calories
and more nutrient-dense foods, keeping weight in check.
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Sharpen the mind – Key nutrients are essential for the brain to do its
job. People who eat a selection of brightly colored fruit, leafy veggies,
and fish and nuts packed with omega-3 fatty acids can improve focus and
decrease their risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Feel better – Wholesome meals give you more energy and help you
look better, resulting in a self-esteem boost. It’s all connected—when your
body feels good you feel happier inside and out.
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