DC Village Collaborations
Villages in the DC area work closely together and we often share resources and invite each other to participate in our larger programs. Therefore, we are now listing joint Village activities in a new category labeled DC Village Collaborations.
Recent Retiree Coffee
Wednesday, September 25th
9 am
Firehook Bakery
3411 Connecticut Ave NW
We will again meet in the back garden of the Firehook Bakery on Connecticut Avenue. The Cleveland Park metro is nearby.
Following our coffee, there is a seminar series at the Cleveland Park Library beginning at 10:30 am on ''Wise Aging''.
Cleveland Park Library
3310 Connecticut Avenue NW
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For those interested, we can meet for coffee and then quickly walk over and attend the seminar together. If you are interested in this series, you need to pre-register. It is limited to 15 participants. See information below;
The Wise Aging Seminar Series, led by trained facilitator Harriett Stonehill, is designed to initiate key conversations in a small group about addressing the challenges and opportunities of aging. The seminar series is based on Wise Aging Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit by Rachel Cowel and Linda Thal. Learning models include contemplative listening and speaking, mindfulness, movement exercises, reflecting,, and journaling. This class is limited to 15 participants and will close once 15 attendees signup.
The program consists of weekly workshops held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am until 12 pm. The weekly class will take place September 4th through October 23rd in the Cleveland Park Library Second Floor Conference Room.
visit dclibrary.org/node/64519. This program is free and suggested audience is age 55 plus.
The Days of Awe: Understanding the Jewish High Holy Days
This program is designed for people of all faiths and backgrounds
Tuesday, September 3rd
2-3 pm
Forest Hills of DC
4901 Connecticut Avenue NW
Location: Assembly Hall
Please join us for this informative program as we learn about the Jewish High Holy Days.
In Judaism, the Days of Awe are the 10 days from the beginning of Rosh Hashanah to the end of Yom Kippur. This important period, which always occurs in the autumn, is devoted to introspection, repentance, and atonement for sin.
According to Jewish tradition, it is during the Days of Awe that God decides on each person's fate in the next year.
Presented by Rabbi Eliana Fischel.
Please RSVP on the website
or call
(202) 777-3435
Consumer Financial Protection Session
Wednesday, September 11th
1-3 pm
Forest Hills of DC
4901 Connecticut Avenue NW
Location: Assembly Hall
Money Smart for Older Adults
Please join us for:
A presentation of the FDIC and CFPB’s Money Smart for Older Adults by members the American Bar Association Consumer Financial Services Pro Bono Subcommittee, and a panel of local experts on elder abuse and consumer protection, including panelists from the DC Office of the Attorney General and Legal Counsel for the Elderly.
We plan to cover:
Elder financial exploitation
Identity theft
Planning for unexpected loss
Preparing for financial disasters
Other helpful resources on managing money
Participants will receive informational materials to take home.
Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP on the website
or call
(202) 777-3435
Get Medicare Info on Your Cell Phone
Did you know that you can now get some of the most-used information from the Medicare.gov website on your mobile phone? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has a new app, called "What's Covered," that is available for free in both Google Play and the Apple App Store. For more information, you can read about the app on the CMS website.
Click here to read this informative article which mentions five lifestyle habits that could decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60 percent.
What's New and in the News
Protecting Older Adults from Financial Fraud
Financial fraud targeting older Americans is a growing epidemic that costs seniors an estimated $2.9 billion annually according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). This estimate is likely low as often seniors do not report fraud because they are too ashamed to admit they have been scammed, may not even know that they are victims, or do not know how to report it. In the ongoing efforts to protect seniors from internet and telephone scams, the US Senate Special
Committee on Aging (Aging Committee) has taken a keen interest in helping protect seniors from internet and telephone scams.
With help from Leading Age a voice for the aging, this guide will help answer the many questions regarding telephone and internet scams targeting older adults. Click here to learn how to protect older adults from telephone and internet scams.
Top 25 Best New Cars for Seniors
Senior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that’s easy to get into and out of, with controls that are easy to reach and intuitive to use. Here are 25 new models that best fit the bill.
Subaru Forester
Subaru Outback
Kia Soul
Chrysler Pacifica .
Subaru Legacy
Kia Sportage
Toyota Highlander
Toyota RAV4
Honda Odyssey
Nissan Rogue
Ford C-Max
Toyota Sienna
Honda Pilot
Honda CR-V
Kia Forte
Hyundai Sonata
Ford Escape
Toyota Corolla
Subaru Crosstrek
Honda HR-V
Kia Sorento
Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia Cadenza
Audi Q7
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
These Senior Features represent vehicles that excel for particular attributes:
Front-Seat Access - Low door sills, wider openings, and step-in heights that reduce the need for ducking or climbing make entry easier for those with physical limitations.
Visibility - Cars that enable all drivers to see better out of the front, sides, and back of the vehicle.
Controls - These cars have easy-to-read gauges and intuitive controls for changing the radio, shifting gears, and adjusting the heating and cooling.
Headlights - High-performing headlights can make driving at night safer and easier for everyone.
AEB- If a car equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) senses a potential collision and you don’t react in time, it starts braking for you. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) data shows rear-end collisions are cut by 50 percent on vehicles with AEB and FCW.
FCW - Forward-collision warning (FCW) technology provides a visual, audible, and/or tactile alert to warn the driver of an impending collision with a car or object directly in its path. IIHS data show that FCW reduces rear-end accidents by 27 percent.
BSW- Blind-spot warning (BSW) is a technology that detects and warns of vehicles you can’t see alongside your car. It gives a visual, audible, and/or tactile alert to indicate that it’s unsafe to merge or change lanes. The system may provide an additional warning if you use your turn signal when there is a car in the lane next to you.
To read the complete article published by Consumer Report click here.
The Private Security Camera Incentive Program, administered by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (Office), creates a rebate for residents, businesses, nonprofits, and religious institutions to purchase and install security camera systems on their property and register them with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The program provides a rebate of up to $200 per camera, with a maximum rebate of up to $500 per residential address and $750 for all other addresses. (Note: The rebate is exclusively for the cost of the camera(s), installation and accessories are not eligible). This program is intended to help deter crime and assist law enforcement with investigations. Please review the following information and if you have additional questions, please contact the program at security.cameras@dc.gov or 202-727-5124. http://ovsjg.dc.gov/service/private-security-camera-system-incentive-program
Did you catch All Things Considered on National Public Radio? Ina Jaffe, NPR correspondent who reports on aging has created a three part series on the Village movement and the first of the three segments aired.
To hear the rest of the series, be sure to tune into your local NPR station. Here is an additional link with the NPR transcript attached for your convenience.
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