Events
Managing Election Stress
Virtual Community ConversationWe are in trying times with many of us feeling overwhelmed with worry about the election. Join us for a discussion of what can help manage your election stress and offer mutual support. Michelle McGrath, clinical social worker with Seabury Care Management will review how our thoughts, emotions and feelings are impacted by stressful events […]
Get Informed About Medicare Enrollment
Virtual Community ConversationLegal Counsel for the Elderly’s Senior Medicare Patrol program will discuss the current Medicare Fall Open Enrollment period and help you understand what you need to do!
Long-Term Care Planning: What You Need to Know
Virtual Community ConversationLong-term care/assistance is a need that many families must consider when facing a variety of chronic health or cognitive illnesses. Understanding the challenges, costs, and ways to plan for LTC is important to help navigate this stressful time. This informational session will look at the spectrum of available LTC services; their challenges, costs, and funding […]
“Who Cares: the Caregiver Interview Project.”
Universalist National Memorial Church 1810 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States“Who Cares: The Caregiver Interview Project” is a new play focusing on the experiences and lives of people providing care and support to loved ones dealing with memory loss. Based on real-life experiences, this dramatic production illuminates the intimate, funny, and powerful experiences of those whose lives have been disrupted and transformed through care-giving. The […]
Frauds and Scams
Virtual Community ConversationLois Greisman, an associate director at the Federal Trade Commission, will discuss online safety, including AI voice scams, in a free virtual session hosted by Waterfront Village. To join the […]
Film Screening: Wine, Women & Dementia
Ingleside at Rock Creek 3050 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for a free screening of the film, “Wine, Women & Dementia” about a cross-country RV trip to meet family caregivers for loved ones with dementia. Following the movie, there will be a panel discussion with experts addressing: What do I do if I notice potential signs of dementia? What resources are available in […]
Eldercare Mediation: Navigating Family Conflict with a Plan
Virtual Community ConversationWhen a major life transition occurs, typically caused by an unexpected health issue, confusion and conflict between family members happens when there is not a plan in place to care for their loved one. Learn how eldercare mediation can help individuals and families create a plan to support an older adult by facilitating the sensitive […]
Panel on LGBT+ Inclusion in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
Virtual Community ConversationCapitol Hill Village invites you to attend a panel discussion on LGBT+ inclusion in DC nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Featuring representatives from Carroll Manor, the Louise-Lisner-Dickerson-Hurt Home, and […]
End-of-Life Medical Care Planning Workshop
Palisades HUB 5200 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin Palisades Village for a free workshop on end-of-life medical care planning. Many people don’t realize that if no plans are in place, the medical community will default to keeping them alive as long as possible—a choice some may prefer. However, everyone has the right to make informed decisions about their care, including options like […]
Saving Claire Film Screening & Expert Panel
Virtual EventMarymount University Center for Optimal Aging, in partnership with Safe at Home, is hosting an online screening of “Saving Claire” followed by an expert panel discussion on April 29, from […]
Staying Safe at Home: Fall Prevention & Recovery
Virtual Community ConversationAs we head into Fall Prevention Awareness Week, join Elexa Waugh-Quasebarth from Safe at Home – Home Care Partners to learn about fall prevention and recovery.
DC Silver Pride
The Eaton Hotel 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAs DC proudly hosts World Pride, Silver Pride stands as a tribute to older LGBTQ+ adults—the pioneers of progress, resilience, and change. This generation lived through Stonewall, the AIDS epidemic, […]
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