DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
 Don’t
miss the 4th Annual Mayor’s Senior Symposium on Wednesday, May 13, 2015,
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel. This free event brings together
older adults, persons living with disabilities, service providers, community
stakeholders and family caregivers. Our theme is “Career-to-Golden Years:
Promoting Longevity and Independence for Seniors”.
Click
here to register now. A FREE
continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Limited transportation is provided for seniors by
contacting the DC Office on Aging at (202) 724-5622.
 D.C. Office on Aging
was nominated by the U.S. Attorney Office for the District of Columbia to
receive an award during “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week,” in recognition
of the work of the Elder Abuse Prevention Committee to identify and prevent
elder abuse in the District of Columbia. The staff are deeply humbled and
honored to receive this award, which is due to the extraordinary efforts of all
of the members of the Elder Abuse Prevention Committee.
DCOA
appreciates the
commitment of the committee to this
important issue and recognize that their contributions
to the achievements of the Elder Abuse Prevention Committee are made, in
addition to the regular duties of their
professionally demanding roles in their
respective organizations. We also thank Maria Shumar, whose effective
advocacy resulted in this award recognizing the Elder Abuse Prevention
Committee’s efforts.
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 Join thousands of attendees for the Parade on Pennsylvania featuring an impressive array of U.S. Armed Forces units and bands, grand historic balloons, DC neighborhood groups and more! Come prepared to join other event-goers for a free concert featuring Eric Benet, Raheem DeVaughn, Maysa, Mali Music, Doug E. Fresh, Black Alley Band, Familiar Faces and Brian Lenair!
Also, a star-studded lunch discussion on community, race, justice and trending topics with moderator Jeff Johnson and panelists: Malik Yoba, Jeffrey Wright, Mali Music and Dr. Julianne Malveaux, and don't forget to catch the impressive annual "Must-See" fireworks display, sure to light up the night's sky in celebration of DC Emancipation Day. Fireworks end promptly at 9:15pm so be sure not to miss!
For more information on DC Emancipation Day, click here.
 The next D.C.
Caregivers Online Chat at Noon will be on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, will
discuss "Caregiving for someone with Parkinson’s
Disease". Log on for advice, resources and tips to assist you with
your caregiving responsibilities. If you are not available at 12 p.m., check
back at your convenience and hit replay to see the entire chat. Join
this week's discussion at www.dcoa.dc.gov/page/caregiver-chat.
For more information, contact Linda Irizarry at
202-535-1442 or linda.irizarry@dc.gov.
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Certification in CPR/AED
and First Aid is included in the training.
A LIMITED # OF FULL
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for Qualified DC Residents, Age 60+
FUNDED BY THE D.C. OFFICE
ON AGING.
HOME CARE PARTNERS, INC.
1234 Massachusetts Ave,
NW, Suite C-1002
Telephone: (202) 638-2382
The pre-test, registration
and classes are held at the Home Care Partners office. Home Care Partners
is located on the lower level of the Zen Apollo apartment building at the
corner of 13th St NW and either L St NW or Massachusetts Ave. NW. Below you
will find the Pre-test times, dates, and locations.
Pre-test: May 11,
2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Register:
May 18, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Class Dates: June 1-June 23, 2015
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pre-test: June 29,
2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Register:
July 6, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Class Dates: July 20-August 11, 2015
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pre-test: August 17,
2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Register:
Aug. 24, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Class Dates: September 8-30, 2015
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All prospective students
must come to the pre-test and registration dates in order to be
considered for the class. All prospective students must submit an up to
date Police Clearance at the time they take the pre-test.
DOCUMENT REQUIRED BEFORE
THE FIRST DAY OF TRAINING:
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Current PPD or chest x-ray
results documenting you are free of Tuberculosis.
CONFIRMATION LETTERS
REGARDING ACCEPTANCE TO CLASS WILL BE MAILED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
PRE-TEST.
NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE TO
TAKE THE BOARD OF NURSING EXAM, THE STUDENT MUST COMPLETE ALL 125 HOURS OF
TRAINING. ANY MISSED DAY(S) MUST BE MADE UP IN ANOTHER CLASS BEFORE
STUDENT CAN SIT FOR THE EXAM.
Note: There must be 10
students registered for each class or the class will be cancelled.
 Older Americans are living longer than ever. We need to give them more ways to contribute to society, not fewer.
Some months back, I dipped into a small bookshop to pick up a volume on career transitions for people older than 50. I was stunned to find it on a shelf with the heading “Aging and Death.”
The memory has stayed with me, a metaphor for our fundamental misapprehension of where aging fits into the human experience. And it’s far from the only example. Recently, I came across a social work graduate program with a concentration in “Older Adult/End of Life Care,” a formulation that would seem to posit death as the singular focus of the years after middle age. It’s a perspective neatly encapsulated in this line from a Forbes piece: “It won’t be too long before baby boomers begin migrating from factory floors and corner offices to wheelchairs and adult diapers.”
Read full article here.
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