At-A-Glance
The DC Department of Human Resources has posted several new positions located within the DC Office on Aging. The positions include:
Age-Friendly City Program Coordinator
ADRC Program Coordinator
Facilities Services Specialist
Applications should be completed online at www.dchr.dc.gov. For more information on the postings contact the DCHR Job Line at 202-442-9700.
The
DC Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in
locating a critical missing person identified as 75-year-old William Watson.
He was last seen Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in the 500 block of 34th Street, NE.
Mr. Watson is described as a medium-complexioned male who is 6’0”–6’1” tall and
weighs approximately 170–175 pounds, with a slight beard. He was last seen
wearing black jeans, a black shirt, and a light windbreaker. He may require
medical attention.
If
anyone has information on this missing person you may contact MPD at
202-727-9099. Please share this information with others so that we may
locate him and bring him safely home.
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Executive Director John M. Thompson, Ph.D., FAAMA and Cheryl Taylor, program analyst, were interviewed for a week long series WAMU 88.5 FM is featuring on elder abuse. The series will run during the week of May 6.
Dr. Thompson discussed elder abuse signs, the implications on the
population and the cases that have been received and investigated by
Adult Protective Services. Ms. Taylor discussed the role of the Adult
Abuse Prevention Committee in awareness, education and training for the
general public and professionals. If you suspect that an individual is
the victim of abuse, call 202-541-3950 to report it. Your call can be
anonymous.
 Senior Corner, which is heard weekly on WYCB 1340 AM
featured Executive Director John M. Thompson as a guest this
week. Dr. Thompson discussed DCOA funded programs and services, the
implications of the Sequestration, the Age-Friendly City Initiative,
senior villages, the Senior Symposium and more. Listen weekly to Senior Corner on Mondays beginning at 10 am.
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Executive Director John M. Thompson will be a guest on The Sight and Vision Disability Show on WOL 1450 AM, Friday, April 5 beginning at 11:30 am. Tune in as he discusses DCOA services and resources.
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