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DCOA E*News - November 30, 2017
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Executive Director’s Message
This month is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and
Caregivers Month. I’m excited to share a guest submission from our very own
Aurora Delespin-Jones, Program Manager for the D.C. Office on Aging (DCOA).
Aurora has dedicated her career to serving District residents and was the 2016
winner of the Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Award for Distinguished
D.C. Government Employees. She brings creativity, compassion, and leadership to
her role here at DCOA and I’m grateful to have her lead a team that works
passionately with all our community partners to deliver programs that matter to
our seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
It’s a privilege to share her words of inspiration with
all of you, as we are fortunate to receive them so often from her as we work
tirelessly to be an agency of people serving people, from the heart. To all
caregivers, thank you for what you do, day in and day out. Thank you for
spreading kindness as you improve the quality of life for those you care for.
Know that you are not alone in your journey and DCOA is here to support you. We
are honored to celebrate you, not just during the month of November, but every
day of the year!
Aging is living!
Read more
In This Newsletter
 Mayor
Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Office on Aging will host the Annual Senior Holiday Celebration for District seniors. Visit information, health and
wellness exhibits and receive free health screenings. The event will also
feature free facials and manicures and photo booths. Enjoy
live entertainment, music and dancing and a festive lunch.
Tickets are required for admission and free parking is also available. Contact your senior site or 202-535-1395 to reserve your ticket today!
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Executive Director Laura Newland is featured on the cover of the Beacon
Newspaper. The article details her history as an advocate and shares
how she brings that attribute into her new role as director of the agency.
Read
more here.
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