2013-2015August 2012 Version

Age Well. Live Well.

Resource Guide
2013-2015

We are pleased to present the 18th edition of
Iona’s Resource Guide. We hope you will find the
Guide useful and informative and encourage you
to call Iona’s Questions and Answers Helpline at
202-895-9448 (select option 4) for more infor-
mation.

4125 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016
Questions and Answers Helpline
202-895-9448 or [email protected]

Website:

www.iona.org

Iona is very grateful to Bloomberg BNA for printing this 18th edition
of our Resource Guide. Bloomberg BNA is a wonderful community
partner and we are deeply appreciative of their support.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Iona Resource Guide includes non-profit organizations, gov-
ernment agencies and advertisers (indicated by “” next to their
name).
Iona does not endorse or guarantee the quality of services of any
listed agency or advertiser. We encourage consumers to request
further information and references from the service providers be-
fore utilizing their services. We welcome our readers’ comments
about this guide and the services listed.

Iona is part of the District’s Senior Service Network
Supported by the DC Office on Aging
© 2012 Iona Senior Services

Table of Contents vii-xvi
17
About Iona 18
Important DC Phone Numbers 20
Adult Day Services 25
Adult Education, Arts, Recreation, and Exercise 26
28
Programs at Congregations 30
Advocacy 31
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care
Care Management and Eldercare Consults 32
34
DC Subsidized Geriatric Assessments 37
and Care Management 38
Caregiver Resources 39
Congregations 42
Consumer Information 46
Driver Safety 46
Emergency Services 46
Employment 47
End-of-Life Care 50
Hospice Services 50
End-of-Life Care Organizations 53
Financial Services and Benefits
Government 54
District of Columbia
Maryland 55
55
(Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties)
Virginia iii

(Alexandria, Arlington, & Fairfax County)
Health Information

Aging

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Health Information continued 55
Arthritis 55
Cancer 56
Dental Care 56
Diabetes 56
Heart 56
HIV/AIDS 57
Kidney 57
Multiple Sclerosis 57
Osteoporosis 57
Ostomy
57
Parkinson’s Disease 57
Stroke 58
Substance Abuse 58
Hearing and Speech Resources 60
Home Care and Home Health Services 60
Counseling 61
Options 64
Home Modifications - Universal Design 65
Home Moving Management Services 65
Hospitals and Clinics 65
Clinics 67
Hospitals 70
Hospital House Call Programs 71
Housing Options 72
Counseling 72
District of Columbia

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Housing Options continued 84
Maryland 87
Virginia 88
95
Legal Assistance
97
Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender 100
(LGBT) Services 100
101
Mental Health and Counseling Services 101
Multi-Cultural Programs and Services 102

Asian 102
Russian 103
Spanish 104
Nutrition Programs and Services 104
105
District of Columbia Home-Delivered Meals 106
Maryland Home-Delivered Meals 106
Virginia Home-Delivered Meals 107
Neighborhood Meals and Activities 108
Groceries: Shopping, Transportation, & Delivery 108
Groceries: Subsidized & Discounted 109
Organization and Home Safety Services 110
Pharmacies, Medical Equipment, and Supplies 111
Physical Therapy: In-Home Services 111
Remodeling - Universal Design 112
Senior Service Agencies
DC Office on Aging Lead Agencies
Maryland
Virginia
Support Groups

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Transportation 115
Regional Transportation Options 115
District of Columbia 116
116
Maryland
(Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties) 118

Virginia 119
(Arlington & Fairfax Counties) 119
119
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis 120
Villages 121
121
District of Columbia 121
Maryland 123
Virginia 124
Village Related Organizations
125-127
Vision Resources 128
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Placement Services

Advertisers Index
Resource Listing Index

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About Iona

Since 1975, Iona has been a trusted provider of essential ser-
vices for older adults in the metropolitan Washington, DC
area, their families, and the community. Iona’s mission is
to support people as they experience the challenges
and opportunities of aging. We educate, advocate,
and provide community-based services to help peo-
ple age well and live well. We envision a community that
celebrates, values, respects, and protects the contributions
and possibilities of every individual.

Iona Programs and Services

(in alphabetical order)

For more information on any of Iona’s programs and
services, please contact us at (202) 895-9448, by
email at [email protected], or visit our website at
www.iona.org.

Active Wellness at St. Alban’s

Iona’s Active Wellness program at St. Alban’s provides oppor-
tunities for socializing, life-long learning, and wellness clas-
ses. Activities at St. Alban’s include exercise, computer clas-
ses, games, educational workshops, and much more. St. Al-
ban’s is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
A well-balanced and nutritious lunch is served at noon.

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Advocacy

We believe advocacy is a vital component in our work with
older adults and caregivers. Iona has touched tens of thou-
sands of metropolitan DC residents through our efforts to ex-
pand quality long term care choices for seniors with chronic
care needs, improve pedestrian safety, and educate the public
and government leaders on aging-related concerns. Three
advocacy groups, hosted and supported by Iona, are de-
scribed below:

The DC Coalition on Long Term Care
Comprised of consumers, advocates, and health care pro-
viders, the DC Coalition on Long Term Care has the sin-
gular goal to expand quality long term care options for DC
seniors. The DC Coalition advocates for improvements in
home care, assisted living, workforce development, and
more.
Citizens Advisory Council
Comprised entirely of volunteer leaders, the Iona Citizens
Advisory Council (C.A.C.) seeks to draw more attention
and resources to the needs of seniors, including continu-
ing opportunities to contribute to the community. As the
Wart 3 Mini-Commission on Aging, the Council works to
identify community needs, promote collaboration among
senior groups, and educate the community on aging is-
sues.
D.C. Senior Advisory Coalition
The S.A.C. seeks to be the unifying voice advocating to
improve the quality of life for and with seniors in the Dis-
trict of Columbia.

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Caregiver and Take Charge/Age Well
Consultations

Iona’s social workers and nurse care managers are seasoned
professionals who have been working with older adults, their
families, and caregivers for over 35 years. Iona knows each
situation is unique. Depending on the needs, Iona’s staff can
offer options designed to help someone remain as independ-
ent as possible. Iona provides customized consultations to
older adults and caregivers on a variety of issues, including:

 Whether to move or remain at home.
 Legal and financial concerns such as powers of attor-

ney and how to pay for services.
 How to find the right medical help, including assess-

ments for memory loss.
 How to manage health issues.
 Which senior living communities might be the best

fit.
 How to find home care.
 Referrals to transportation, support groups, and so-

cial activities.

Care Management

Care management at Iona begins with a comprehensive in-
home assessment to determine an older adult’s preferences
and needs. Our seasoned care managers then work with the
older adult and his or her family to develop a plan specifically
tailored to each individual circum-stance. Whether the plan
involves setting up home care or moving to another living ar-
rangement, Iona’s care managers are here to help.

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Corporate Eldercare

In the United States, one in four people care for a loved one.
Of those who care for an older adult, over half are employed
full-time. Iona corporate eldercare helps employers and em-
ployees balance the responsibilities of caregiving and work.
Through confidential and comprehensive support, our li-
censed eldercare managers are available to provide custom-
ized assessments and care planning, referrals to community
services, educational seminars, support groups, one-on-one
short term counseling, and written advice and reports.

Counseling Services

The aging process can bring emotional challenges to older
adults and caregivers alike. Our licensed clinical social work-
ers provide individual counseling, as well as support groups,
on a variety of topics including depression, anxiety, memory
loss, chronic illness, caregiving, and grief and loss.

Educational Workshops

Iona offers educational workshops on a variety of topics, in-
cluding art, caregiver concerns, community resources, poetry,
and wellness.

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Exercise/Fitness Classes

Iona provides a variety of exercise and fitness classes at both
our main center and our St. Alban’s location. Taught by expe-
rienced instructors, Iona’s classes help active older adults
maintain and improve coordination, strength, and balance.
Classes include aerobic exercise, body toning, Qi Gong, Tai
Chi, Yoga, and more.

The Gallery at Iona

Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, the Gal-
lery at Iona features art created by talented local older adult
artists. Every four months, we highlight the work of different
older adult artists-in-residence. Our artists also lead free
hands-on workshops at various times during the year.

Health Insurance Counseling

Through our partnership with the Health Insurance Counsel-
ing Project, free once-a-month health insurance counseling
for DC older adults is offered at Iona.

Help at Home

Iona offers many services geared to help older adults age-in-
place.
(See caregiver and take charge/age well consulta-
tions, care management, home-delivered meals, medi-
cal equipment loan closet, and transportation op-
tions).

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Home-Delivered Meals

Iona provides subsidized home-delivered meals to qualified
homebound older adults living in Washington, DC, within a
limited service area.

Legal Assistance

A paralegal is available by appointment each week at Iona
from the AARP Legal counsel for the Elderly’s Self-Help Of-
fice to answer legal questions, complete a claims report, write
a consumer complaint letter, check for benefits, and more.

Medical Equipment Loan Closet

Iona provides free loans of donated medical equipment to
older adults and caregivers throughout the DC metropolitan
area. Medical equipment typically available for loan includes
adjustable canes, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, bath seats,
transfer benches, and commodes. Iona accepts a limited
number of donations of these items in good repair. Dona-
tions of exceptionally large equipment are evaluated on a case
-by-case basis. Please call (202) 895-9448, select option 4,
first to make sure it is an item Iona is currently seeking.
Donations of high calorie, high protein nutritional supple-
ments, like Ensure Plus or Boost, are gratefully accepted and
needed. Vanilla flavor is the most useful to our clients.
Please check product expiration date prior to donating.

Nutrition Assessment and Counseling

Good nutrition matters to everyone, but is especially im-
portant for older adults with chronic diseases hoping to main-
tain an active lifestyle. Iona’s registered and licensed nutri-
tionist also provides nutritional assessments, counseling, and
medical nutrition therapy to older adults with diabetes,
weight-management needs, failure-to-thrive issues, gastroin-
testinal disorders, cancer, and other challenges.

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Psychotherapy

(See counseling services)

Questions & Answers Helpline

Iona’s Questions & Answers Helpline specialists are available
Monday through Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) at (202) 895-
9448 or [email protected] to answer questions about Iona’s pro-
grams, community resources, and aging-related government
programs locally and across the country.

Social Opportunities

Iona offers a variety of social opportunities throughout the
year. Events are promoted on Iona’s website, in our quarterly
Program Schedule, and members of the community may sign
up to receive email alerts for upcoming events.
(See also active wellness at st. alban’s; Iona’s wellness
& arts center; educational workshops; exercise/
fitness classes; and the gallery at iona.)

Support Groups

The aging process can bring emotional challenges to seniors
and caregivers alike. Iona provides support groups in addi-
tion to individual consults at Iona on a variety of topics in-
cluding the challenges of aging, memory loss, vision loss,
Parkinson’s Disease, and caregiving.

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Transportation Options

Iona coordinates a variety of transportation options for DC
seniors, within a limited service area, including medical
transportation, Call ‘N’ Ride taxi vouchers, and the Iona gro-
cery bus.

Volunteer Opportunities and Services

Volunteers play an integral part at Iona, serving in every facet
of our work. Direct-service volunteers help deliver meals;
grocery shop or provide companionship for older adults who
are homebound; read to older adults with low-vision; and as-
sist activity staff at our Wellness & Arts Center and at our Ac-
tive Wellness Program at St. Alban’s. Behind-the-scenes Iona
volunteers assist with advocacy, event planning, communica-
tions, community outreach, reception desk, and clerical work.
Iona also welcomes experienced professionals and student
interns in art therapy, business, counseling, nursing, social
work, administration, and more. Volunteer opportunities are
available for adults, youth, and families. For more infor-
mation, please call (202) 895-9425 or email us at volun-
[email protected].

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Wellness & Arts Center at Iona

Iona’s award-winning Weinberg Wellness & Arts Center sup-
ports older adults living with memory loss and/or physical
disabilities by offering daily social engagement in a medically
supervised program. Art therapy, exercise, brain-boosting
programs, caregiver support, and wellness services help par-
ticipants and their families thrive. Iona offers a person-
centered, holistic approach to care - coupled with a profes-
sional staff of registered nurses, certified nursing assistants,
program specialists, and a social worker and art therapist.

Support Iona

The Iona Resource Guide is provided to the community free
of charge, but we depend on individual and corporate support
to continue providing the vital services listed above. A dona-
tion to Iona makes a difference to neighbors, their families,
and our whole community.
Consider that it takes more than $100 to deliver one hour of
quality, compassionate one-on-one counseling to an older
adult who is all alone and vulnerable because of illness, disa-
bility, or grief. That one hour of counseling could be the dif-
ference between a life that continues to be lived in the com-
munity, or a life lived in unnecessary and expensive institu-
tionalization.

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A gift of $1,000 would mean the world to a family facing the
challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. A contribution to Iona
helps them participate in Iona’s award-winning Weinberg
Wellness & Arts Center. A loved one receives person-
centered care during the day with exercise, art therapy, com-
panionship, and brain-boosting activities while a caregiver
receives much needed respite from the responsibilities of
caregiving.
A tax-deductible donation can be made by mail, phone, or
online.

Mail Donations:
Iona Senior Services
4125 Albemarle Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone:
To make a donation by phone, call (202) 895-9416.
Online:
A gift to Iona is tax-deductible, and donating online is
easy and secure. For more information, please call (202)
895-9401 or log onto: http://www.iona.org/donate/donate-online.html

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Important DC Phone Numbers

Iona Questions & Answers Helpline 202-895-9448
Iona Questions & Answers Helpline specialists are available Mon-
day through Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) to answer questions about
Iona’s programs, community resources, and aging-related govern-
ment programs.
[email protected]

DC Office on Aging 202-724-5622
500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Develops and carries out a comprehensive and coordinated system
of health, education, employment, and social services for DC resi-
dents, age 60 and older.
www.dcoa.dc.gov

DC Office on Aging Lead Agencies
The DC Office on Aging lead agencies provide comprehensive care
management, transportation, nutrition, and other services to DC
residents, age 60 and older. Each lead agency serves a different
geographical part of the city. See pages 31-32 or 110 for a listing of
DCOA Lead Agencies.

Adult Protective Services 202-541-3950
Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, APS investigates
reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of adult DC
residents.
www.dhs.dc.gov

Aging and Disabilities Resource Center 202-724-5626
1134 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Provides information and assistance to DC seniors and people with
disabilities.
www.dcoa.dc.gov

Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116
A program of the federal Agency on Aging, the Eldercare Locator
assists older adults and their families (throughout the US) in find-
ing local aging-related community services.
www.eldercare.gov

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211 Answers Please 211 (Calling in DC)
202-463-6211 (Calling outside of DC)
Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, the DC Depart-
ment of Human Services’ question and answer helpline assists DC
residents in finding social, mental health, and health services.

311 City Wide Call Center 311 (calling in DC)

202-737-4404 (calling outside of DC)
Available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, the DC Govern-
ment’s question and answer helpline assists DC residents in find-
ing information on city services.
www.dc.gov

Adult Day Services
Adult day services are an excellent option for adults who want to
continue living in the community, but also need daytime supervi-
sion and health monitoring. Adult day centers provide compan-
ionship and socialization for seniors with memory loss or physical
disabilities.
Iona’s Weinberg Wellness & Arts Center 202-895-9448
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Iona’s award-winning Wellness & Arts Center supports older
adults, living with memory loss and/or physical disabilities, by
offering daily social engagement in a medically supervised envi-
ronment. Our art therapies, gentle exercises, caregiver supports,
and wellness programs help our participants and their families
thrive. This comprehensive approach (coupled with a profession-
al staff of registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, program
specialists, and a social worker and art therapist) earned Iona the
distinction of a “Center for Excellence in Dementia Care” by the
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Iona’s Wellness & Arts Cen-
ter was the first day center on the east coast to receive such a dis-
tinction.
www.iona.org
Center Care Adult Day Treatment Program 202-541-6153
2601 18th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018
www.dcoa.dc.gov

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Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Day Center Inc.
202-347-7527
Asbury Methodist Church
926 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
www.dcgeriatricdaycenter.org

Easter Seals Adult Day Program 301-588-8700
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Intergenerational Center
1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.gwbr.easterseals.com

Friends Club Bethesda 301-469-0070
6601 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817
Therapeutic social program for men in early to middle-stages of
Alzheimer’s disease.
www.friendsclubbethesda.org

Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Programs 202-723-8537
4817 Blagden Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011
www.gnjohnsonseniordaycare.org

Holy Cross Hospital 301-754-7150

Medical Adult Day Center
9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20902
www.holycrosshealth.org

Kensington Club 301-255-4204
Gorlitz Social Day Program
12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
A program of JCA designed for older adults in the early stages of
memory loss.
www.AccessJCA.org

Misler Adult Day Center 301-468-1740
1801 E. Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852
www.mislercenter.org

Support Center 301-738-2250
1010 Grandin Avenue, Rockville, MD 20851
Program has Spanish speaking group.
www.thesupportcenter.net

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Adult Education, Arts, Recreation, and Exercise

Iona 202-895-9448
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Iona offers a variety of fitness classes, educational workshops,
computer classes, an art gallery, an artist-in-residence program,
and much more.
www.iona.org

Asian/Pacific Islander 202-842-4376
Senior Services Center
Family Matters
417 G Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001
www.familymattersdc.org

Bernice E. Fontenau 202-727-0338
Senior Wellness Center
3531 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011
www.dcoa.dc.gov

Bodywise Program 202-274-6651
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Water and land exercise centers throughout Washington, DC.
Aquatic programs at Takoma Park Community Center and Wilson
Sr. High School.

Capitol Hill Towers 202-543-1890
900 G Street, NE, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
www.swwr.org

Chevy Chase Community Center 202-282-2204
5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Dance, arts, and exercise classes.
www.dpr.dc.gov

The Community Multidimensional 202-994-8230
Fitness Program
900 23rd Street, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20037
A community program for seniors, conducted by the physical
therapy department at George Washington University.

Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center 202-563-7225
3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032

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Corcoran Gallery of Art 202-639-1800
500 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
www.corcoran.org

 Dave Reynolds and Associates, LLC 301-439-3274
2100 Edgewater Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20903
Group exercise programs and personal fitness training.
ww.drafitness.com
(See our ad page 24.)

DC Parks & Recreation 202-673-7647
Senior Activities & Programs
Twelve senior centers throughout the city offer classes, activities,
and programs for DC residents, age 55 and older. DPR offers pro-
grams at DC Senior Centers and also at a number of DC Recrea-
tion Centers.
www.dpr.dc.gov

Family Matters Oasis 202-265-2017
Senior Center for the Homeless
1226 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005
www.familymattersdc.org

First Class Inc. 202-797-5102
1726 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Classes in the arts, health, travel, and other topics.
www.takeaclass.org

Friendship Heights Village Center 301-656-2797
4433 South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.friendshipheightsmd.gov

Glen Echo Park-National Park Service 301-634-2222
7300 McArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Performances, demonstrations, classes in art, crafts and dance.
www.glenechopark.org

Guy Mason Recreation Center 202-727-7736
3600 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Exercise and art classes.

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Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center 202-291-6170
324 Kennedy Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011
www.dcoa.dc.gov

Hayes Senior Wellness Center 202-727-0357
500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
www.dcoa.dc.gov

Holiday Park Senior Center 240-777-4999
3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906
www.holidaypark.us

JCA Senior Tech Computer Training 240-395-0916
Five computer training centers in MD and VA.
www.AccessJCA.org

Jewish Council for the Aging 301-255-4200
of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville MD 20852
Workshops, seminars, computer training.
www.AccessJCA.org

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Live and Learn Bethesda 301-740-6150
4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
Classes on Aging, Art appreciation, Music, Computers, History,
Fitness, and Health and Exercise.
www.liveandlearnbethesda.md

Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center 240-777-8085
1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Model Cities Senior Wellness Center 202-635-1900
1901 Evarts Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018
www.dcoa.dc.gov

OASIS-Older Adult Service 301-469-6800 ext.211
& Information System
7125 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817
Classes in the arts, exercise, history, politics, health, finance, and
law.
www.oasisnet.org

 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 202-895-4860

at American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Curiosity Never Retires. | www.olli-dc.org

Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel) 800-454-5768
11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111
Educational tours in 50 states and more than 90 countries
www.roadscholar.org

Senior Center for the Deaf 202-562-6860
and Hard of Hearing
896 Southern Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032
Educational and social programs for deaf and hard of hearing res-
idents of DC – 60 and older. Transportation and lunch provided.
www.familymatters.dc.org

 Sibley Senior Association 202-364-7602
5255 Loughboro Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Exercise classes, seminars, support groups.
www.sibley.org
(See our ad page 70.)

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Smithsonian Resident Associates Program 202-633-3030
PO Box 23293, Washington, DC 20026
www.residentassociates.org

SOME Senior Center 202-797-8806 ext. 1301
2812 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020
www.some.org

University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
UDC Community College 202-274-6593
801 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC
Residents of DC, 65 years or older, receive a discount of half the
tuition for courses taken for credit. Courses may be audited for
no fee.
www.cc.udc.edu

University of the District of Columbia (UDC)

Institute of Gerontology 202-274-6697
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, MB5103, Washington, DC 20008
Art and exercise classes, and educational seminars.
www.udc.edu/academic/cas/gerontology

Vida Senior Center 202-483-5800
1842 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Spanish-language recreation, exercise classes, and educational
seminars.
www.vidaseniorcenters.org

Washington DC Jewish Community Center 202-518-9400
1529 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Fitness, dance, literature classes, and activities.
www.washingtondcjcc.org

The Washington Seniors Wellness Center 202-581-9355
3001 Alabama Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020
www.erfsc.org

YMCA 202-862-9622
1711 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Health, wellness, and aquatics programs.
www.ymcadc.org

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YWCA 202-467-0801
2025 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Health and wellness programs.
www.ywcanca.org

 PROGRAMS AT CONGREGATIONS
Many congregations, throughout the DC metropolitan area, host
lunch sites and community programs. Those in northwest DC are
listed below:

Iona Active Wellness at St. Alban’s 202-895-9448
3001 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Iona’s Active Wellness program at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
provides numerous opportunities for socializing, life-long learn-
ing, and fitness. Activities include exercise, computer classes,
movies, games, educational workshops, and much more. St. Al-
ban’s is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. A
nutritious lunch is served at noon.
www.iona.org

Adas Israel Congregation Behrend-Adas 202-363-7530
Senior Fellowship
2850 Quebec Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Exercise, arts, speakers, field trips, and weekday lunch.
www.adasisrael.org

Georgetown Senior Center 202-316-2632
PO Box 25800, Washington, DC 20027
Meeting Place: St. John’s Episcopal Church
3240 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.georgetownseniorcenter.org

Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament 202-449-3987
3630 Quesada Street, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Brown bag lunch, speakers, and other activities.
www.blessedsacramentdc.org

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Advocacy

DC Coalition on Long Term Care at Iona 202-895-9448
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Facilitated by Iona’s Senior Advocate, the DC Coalition on Long
Term Care is comprised of consumers, advocates, and health care
providers, and has the singular goal to expand quality long term
care options for DC seniors. The DC Coalition advocates for im-
provements in home care, assisted living, and workforce develop-
ment.
www.dclongtermcare.org

Iona Citizen’s Advisory Council (CAC) 202-895-9448
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Comprised entirely of volunteer leaders, the Iona Citizens Advi-
sory Council seeks to draw more attention and resources to the
needs of seniors, including continuing opportunities to contrib-
ute to the community. As a mini-commission on aging, the Coun-
cil works to identify community needs, promote collaboration
among senior groups, and educate the community on aging is-
sues.
www.iona.org

D.C. Senior Advisory Coalition 202-895-9448
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Comprised of senior service agency leaders and advocates, the
Senior Advisory Coalition aims to study and plan for the future
needs of DC’s growing senior demographic.
www.iona.org

Alliance for Retired Americans 202-637-5399
815 16th Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20006
www.retiredamericans.org

 AARP 202-434-2277
601 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049
Supporting services for seniors in the District.
www.aarp.org
(See our ad on page 29.)

American Society on Aging 800-537-9728
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1450, San Francisco, CA 94105
www.asaging.org

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DC Hunger Solutions 202-986-2200
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Seeks to improve public policies and maximize participation in
nutrition programs.
www.dchunger.org

LeadingAge 202-783-2242
(formerly American Association
of Homes and Services for the Aging)
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
www.leadingage.org

National Association for Hispanic Elderly 202-293-9329
1015 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
www.anppm.org

National Active and Retired Federal 703-838-7760
Employees (NARFE)
606 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
www.narfe.org

National Caucus & Center on Black Aged 202-637-8400
1220 L Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005
www.ncba-aged.org

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National Council on Aging 202-479-1200
1901 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
www.ncoa.org

Older Women's League 800-825-3695
1828 L Street, NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20036
www.owl-national.org

OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS
Long term care ombudsmen investigate complaints against nurs-
ing homes and other long term care facilities.

DC Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 202-434-2140
601 E Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20049

Montgomery County Long Term Care 240-777-3369
Ombudsman
401 Hungerford Drive, 4th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850

Northern Virginia Long Term Care 703-324-5861
Ombudsman
12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035

Prince George’s County Long Term Care 301-265-8450
Ombudsman
6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care

Iona Senior Services 202-895-9448
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Iona offers comprehensive services to help older adults and their
families navigate the challenges associated with memory loss, in-
cluding care management, caregiver consultations, support
groups, individual counseling, and our award-winning Wellness &
Arts Center.
www.iona.org

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Alzheimer’s Association, 703-359-4440
National Capital Area Chapter
3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
www.alz-nca.org

Alzheimer's Association, 800-272-3900
National Office
225 North Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
www.alz-nca.org

Alzheimer's Disease 800-438-4380
Education & Referral Center
A service of the National Institute on Aging
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers

Alzheimer's Foundation of America 866-232-8484
322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001
www.alsfdn.org

Home Care Assistance 202-296-2124

8100 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-1525

703-356-4333
Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of comprehensive
home care services focused on maintaining our clients’ independ-
ence and wellness.
www.homecareassistance.com
(See our ad on the inside front cover.)

 Madison Group, LLC 202-679-3108
Quality of life support for those with Alzheimer’s and their care-
givers.
www.MadisonGroup-DC.com

Respite Services of Montgomery County 301-816-9647
11621 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852

Senior Helpers of Rockville 301-590-1234
15717 Crabbs Branch Way, Suite 226, Rockville, MD 20855
In-home companion and personal care.
www.seniorhelpers.com

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Care Management and Eldercare Consults

Geriatric care managers help seniors and their families address
caregiving needs. Typically trained in social work or nursing, care
managers help by assessing a senior’s needs, developing a long
term care plan, arranging for services, and monitoring for future
needs.

Iona Care Management 202-895-9448
4125 Albemarle St. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Care management at Iona begins with a comprehensive in-home
assessment to determine an older adult’s preferences and
needs. Our seasoned care managers then work with the older
adult, and his or her family, to develop a plan specifically tailored
to each senior’s individual circumstances. Whether the plan in-
volves setting up home care or moving to another living arrange-
ment, Iona’s care managers are here to help.
www.iona.org
(For more information, see page 11.)

Iona Caregiver and Take Charge/ 202-895-9448

Age Well Consultations
4125 Albemarle St. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Iona’s seasoned care managers provide custom consultations to
seniors and caregivers on a variety of needs. Commonly request-
ed consults include strategies for aging-in-place (including how to
make services affordable), selecting an assisted living community
or nursing home, help with powers of attorney, selecting home
care, and finding medical care.
www.iona.org
(For more information, see page 11.)

Downtown Cluster’s 202-610-6103
Geriatric Day Center, Inc.
2447 Good Hope Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020
Serves Ward 8.
www.dcoa.gov

JCA Helpline GOLD 301-255-4200
12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852
www.AccessJCA.org

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Jewish Social Service Agency 301-816-2633
6123 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852
www.jssa.org

Jewish Social Service Agency 301-816-2647
Holocaust Survivor Program
Support services for Holocaust survivors and families.
www.jssa.org

Mid-Atlantic Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc.
www.midatlanticgcm.org

National Association
of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
www.caremanagers.org

Seabury Care Management 202-364-0020

(formerly EMS Cares)
4545 42nd Street, NW, Suite 314, Washington, DC 20016
Ongoing and short term professional guidance for older adults
and caregivers.
www.seaburycaremanagement.org
(See our ads on pages 81 & 82.)

 DC SUBSIDIZED GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT
AND CARE MANAGEMENT

Iona Senior Services 202-895-9448
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016

Serves Ward 3 and parts of Wards 2 and 4.
www.iona.org

East River Family 202-534-4880

Strengthening Collaborative
3917 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019

Serves Ward 7.
www.erfsc.org

Family Matters Aging Services 202-397-1725
1318 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Serves Ward 6.
www.familymattersdc.org

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Family Matters of Greater Washington 202-232-4202
1507 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Serves Ward 2.
www.familymattersdc.org

Family Matters of Greater Washington 202-562-6860
4301 9th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20032
Serves Ward 8.
www.familymattersdc.org

Seabury Ward Five Aging Services 202-529-8701
2900 Newton Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018

Serves Ward 5.
www.seaburyresources.org

Terrific, Inc. 202-234-4128
1222 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Service Area: Ward 1
www.terrificinc.org

Terrific, Inc. 202-234-4128
418 Missouri Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011
Service Area: Ward 4
www.terrificinc.org

Caregiver Resources

Iona Senior Services 202-895-9448
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Iona provides a variety of services to assist caregivers, including
care management, caregiver consults, educational workshops,
individual counseling, and support groups.
www.iona.org

CareRing 703-516-6764
A service of Crisis Link, offering regularly scheduled telephone
calls from a volunteer to older adults.
www.crisilink.org

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Caring Bridge 651-452-7940
1715 Yankee Doodle Road, Suite 301, Eagan, MN 55120
Free networking website for family and friends of people with se-
rious medical illnesses.
www.CaringBridge.org

DC Caregivers Institute 202-464-1513
1234 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite C1002, NW Washington, DC
20005
Services include financial assistance for unpaid DC caregivers.
www.dccaregivers.org

DC Office on Aging Senior Companion/ 202-244-6658
Respite Program 202-274-6651
UDC–Institute of Gerontology
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Building 32, Room 203, Wash-
ington, DC 20008
Provides subsidized in-home companion services to DC seniors.
www.dcoa.dc.gov

Family Caregiver Alliance 800-445-8106
785 Market Street, Suite 750, San Francisco, CA 94103
www.caregiver.org

Family Caregiver Resource Center 301-588-8700
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg InterGenerational Center
1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.gwbr.easterseals.com

Holy Cross Caregiver Resource Center 301-754-7152
9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902
www.holycrosshealth.org/svc_senior_caregivercenter.htm

Lotsa Helping Hands
34 Washington Street, Suite 310, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Free website provides care coordination assistance.
www.lotsahelpinghands.com

National Alliance for Caregiving 301-718-8444
4720 Montgomery Lane, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.caregiving.org | www.familycaregiving101.org

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National Family Caregivers Association 301-942-6430
10400 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 500, Kensington, MD 20895
www.nfcacares.org

Respite Services of Montgomery County 301-816-9647
11621 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852

SOME Interfaith 202-581-8000

Volunteer Caregiver's Program
SOME Senior Center
2812 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Care management and volunteer assistance to seniors, age 60 and
older, who are homebound and who reside in DC Wards 6, 7, and
8.
www.some.org

Congregations

Iona’s member congregations support Iona’s programs, and edu-
cate their congregants about Iona services.

Adas Israel Congregation 202-362-4433
2850 Quebec Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
www.adasisrael.org

All Saints’ Episcopal Church 301-654-2488
3 Chevy Chase Circle, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.allsaintschurch.net

All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church 202-232-4244
2300 Cathedral Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
www.allsoulsdc.org

Capital Memorial 202-362-3668
Seventh Day Adventist Church
3150 Chesapeake Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
www.capitalmemorial.org

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church 202-363-2202
1 Chevy Chase Circle NW, Washington, DC 20015
www.chevychasepc.org

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Christ Church, Georgetown 202-333-6677
3116 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.christchurchgeorgetown.org

Church of the Annunciation 202-362-3323
3125 39th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.annunciationdc.org

Church of the Pilgrims 202-387-6612
2201 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
www.churchofthepilgrims.org

Cleveland Park 202-363-8211

Congregational United Church of Christ
3400 Lowell Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.cpcchurch.org

Grace Episcopal Church 202-333-7100
1041 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.gracedc.org

Holy Trinity Church 202-337-2840
3513 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.trinity.org

Metropolitan Memorial 202-363-4900
United Methodist Church
3401 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.nationalchurch.org

National Presbyterian Church 202-537-0800
4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.natpresch.org

Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church 202-337-4835
4835 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.olvparishdc.org

Palisades Community Church 202-966-7929
5200 Cathedral Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.palisadescommunitychurch.org

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Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament 202-966-6575
3630 Quesada Street, NW, Washington, DC 20015
www.blessedsacramentdc.org

St. Alban's Parish 202-363-8286
3001 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.stalbansdc.org

St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church 202-966-6288
4001 Yuma Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.stanndc.org

St. Columba's Episcopal Church 202-363-4119
4201 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.columba.org

St. David's Parish 202-966-2093
5150 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.stdavidsdc.org

St. John's Church, Lafayette Square 202-347-8766
1525 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
www.stjohns-dc.org

St. John's Episcopal Church, 202-338-1796
Georgetown Parish
3240 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.stjohnsgeorgetown.org

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church 202-232-2995
1830 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009
www.stmargaretsdc.org

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church 202-342-2800
4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.stpatrickschurchdc.org

St. Paul's English Lutheran Church 202-966-5489
4900 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
www.stpaulslutherandc.org

St. Paul's Parish 202-337-2020
2430 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
www.stpauls-kst.com

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St. Stephens Martyr Church 202-785-0982
2436 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037
www.ststephenmartyrdc.org

St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church 202-234-1488
2665 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008
www.stthomasapostledc.org

Temple Micah 202-342-9175
2829 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.templemicah.org

Temple Sinai 202-363-6394
3100 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015
www.templesinaidc.org

Washington Hebrew Congregation 202-362-7100
3935 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
www.whctemple.org

Wesley United Methodist Church 202-966-5144
5312 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
www.wesleydc.org

Westmoreland Congregational Church 301-229-7766
1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816
www.westmorelanducc.org

Consumer Information

Beacon Newspaper 301-949-9766
PO Box 2227, Silver Spring, MD 20915
www.thebeaconnewspapers.com

Better Business Bureau 202-393-8000
of Metro Washington DC
1411 K Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005
www.dcbbb.org

Call for Action WTOP 301-652-4357
Volunteers investigate consumer complaints.

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Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine 800-213-7283
1625 K Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20006
Reports on a range of consumer topics including top doctors, top
hospitals, home repair, and other services.
www.checkbook.org

Consumer Credit Counseling 866-490-9478
of Greater Washington Inc.
www.moneymanagement.org

DC Energy Assistance 202-673-6750
2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 300 E, Washington, DC 20009
LIHEAP and UDP programs provide assistance with utility bills for
low-income DC residents.
www.ddoe.dc.gov/liheap

DC Office of Human Rights 202-727-4559
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 570 N, Washington, DC 20001
Free assistance provided with employment or housing discrimina-
tion complaints.
www.ohr.dc.gov

US Consumer 800-638-2772 (Consumer hotline)
Product Safety Commission 301-504-7923
4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

Driver Safety

 DRIVER ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS
AARP Driver's Safety Program offers courses online or in a class-
room setting. To find a class, visit their web site at www.aarp.org/
family/housing/drive-safety-programs.

 CLINICAL AND BEHIND-THE-WHEEL EVALUATIONS

Johns Hopkins at Green Spring Station 410-583-2643
10753 Falls Road, Suite 235, Lutherville, MD 21093
www.hopkinsmedicine.org

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National Rehabilitation Hospital 202-877-1705
202-877-1524
2 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
www.nrhrehab.org (under programs and services)

Suburban Hospital 301-896-3100
Department of Occupational Therapy
8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.suburbanhospital.org/orthopedics/occpaTherapy.aspx

Emergency Services

911
Only for emergency use to connect to police, ambulance, and fire
services.

Adult Protective Services
Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, APS investigates re-
ports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of adults.

202-541-3950 (DC)
240-777-3000 (Montgomery County, MD)

301-909-2228 (Prince George’s County, MD)
703-838-0778 (Alexandria, VA)

703-228-1700 (Arlington County, VA)

703-324-7450 (Fairfax County, VA)

American Red Cross, 202-243-7200
National Capital Chapter
2025 E Street, NW, Suite SE 1068, Washington, DC 20006
www.redcrossnca.org

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
301-652-1000 (Emergency)

301-652-0077 (Non-emergency)
5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Emergency medical and rescue services, serving Montgomery Coun-
ty, MD, and northwest DC.
www.bccrs.org

Friendship Place 202-364-1419
4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20016
Street outreach, case management, healthcare, shelter referrals for
people who are homeless, employment, veterans services.
www.cchfp.org

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Crisis Link 703-527-4077
800-784-2433 (Hotline)
2403D North Harrison Street, PMB #114, Arlington VA, 22207
Suicide/Mental Health Hotline
www.crisislink.org

DC Department of Mental Health 888-793-4357

Access Helpline
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the helpline (staffed by
mental health professionals) provides crisis intervention and refer-
rals to mental health services.
www.dmh.dc.gov

DC Homeland Security 202-727-6161

Emergency Management Agency
2720 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032
www.hsema.dc.gov

DC Rape Crisis Center 202-333-RAPE (Hotline)
or 202-333-7273
PO Box 34125, Washington, DC 20043
www.dcrcc.org

Emergency Gas Leak (Washington Gas)
703-750-1400 (Emergency)

703-750-1000 (Non-emergency)

Emergency Power Outage (PEPCO)
877-737-2662 (Outages)

202-872-3432 (Downed wires)

Friendship Place 202-364-1419
4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20016
Street outreach, case management, healthcare, shelter referrals for
people who are homeless, employment, veterans services.
www.cchfp.org

Hypothermia Watch Program 800-535-7252
and Shelter Hotline

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Friendship Place 202-364-1419
4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20016
Street outreach, case management, healthcare, shelter referrals for
people who are homeless, employment, veterans services.
www.cchfp.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. or 800-273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE
or 800-799-7233

 PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS
Personal/Medical Emergency Response Systems are electronic de-
vices designed to automatically summon emergency services when
help is needed.

Holy Cross Hospital Lifeline 301-754-7040
1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.holycrosshealth.org

Providence Hospital Link-to-Life 202-269-7041
1150 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017
www.provhosp.org

 PushButton Emergency Help 301-216-2112

(formerly ResponseLINK of Greater Washington)

Serving metropolitan DC since 2002.
Email: [email protected]

Shady Grove Hospital Lifeline 800-543-3546
1801 Research Boulevard, Suite 300, Rockville MD 20850
www.adventisthealthcare.com

 Sibley Memorial Hospital Link-to-Life 202-537-4902
5255 Loughboro Road, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Provides safety and security 24 hours a day.
www.sibley.org
(See our ad on page 70.)

Suburban Hospital Lifeline 301-896-3678
8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.suburbanhospital.org

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Washington Adventist Hospital Lifeline 800-543-3546
7600 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
www.adventisthealthcare.com
www.washingtonadventisthospital.com

Employment

Department of Labor
Website provides links to state job banks.
www.careeronestop.org
www.dcnetworks.org (DC job bank)

Experience Works 703-522-7272
4401 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
Serves seniors in Arlington and Fairfax Counties.
www.experienceworks.org

Family Matters Work Search 202-289-1510
1509 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Employment assistance provided to adults, age 40 and older.
www.familymattersdc.org

Forty Plus 202-387-1582
1718 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Assists experienced professionals with career transitions.
www.40plus-dc.org

JCA Career Gateway 301-255-4200 (Maryland)

703-425-0999 (Virginia)
Training and mentoring for job seekers 50 and older.
www.accessjca.org

JCA Senior Employment Services, SCSEP 240-395-0918
12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852
On the job training for low-income seniors in Montgomery and
Frederick counties.
www.accessjca.org

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JSSA Employment 301-838-4200 (Maryland)
and Career Services 703-204-9100 (Virginia)
9900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902
www.hssa.org/services/employment+career

Montgomery County Commission 240-777-2900

for Women Counseling and Career Center
401 North Washington Street, Suite100, Rockville, MD 20850
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw

National Caucus 202-637-8400

& Center on Black Aged, Inc.
1220 L Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005
www.ncba-aged.org

National Older Worker Career Center 703-558-4200
3811 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22203
Administers the Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) and Ag-
ricultural Conservation Enrollees of Seniors (ACES) programs.
www.nowcc.org

Older Workers Employment 202-724-5622

& Training Program DCOA
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 900S, Washington, DC 20001
Employment assistance for DC residents, age 55 and older.
www.dcoa.dc.gov

Senior Employment Resources 703-750-1936
4201 John Marr Drive, Suite 236, Annandale, VA 22003
Employment assistance for residents of Alexandria, Arlington, and
Fairfax Counties, age 50 and older.
www.seniorjobs.org

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End-of-Life Care

Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice and palliative care programs provide pain management
and supportive services to people with certain life-limiting diagno-
ses. Typically, care is provided by an interdisciplinary team, includ-
ing physicians, nurses, clergy, social workers, aides, and volunteers.
Care may be received at home or in an in-patient setting. Many in-
surance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover hospice
services.

HOSPICE SERVICES

Capital Caring 800-571-5700

202-244-8300 (DC)
703-538- 5700 (VA)
Referrals/Start of Care: 800-869-2136
50 F Street, NW, Suite 330, Washington, DC 20001
Administrative Offices: 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22040
Serves residents of DC; Prince Georges County, Maryland; and Al-
exandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudon counties, Virginia.
www.capitalcaring.org
(See our ad on this page.)

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 Community Hospices 866-234-7742

Washington Home & Hospice 202-966-3720
3720 Upton Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Serves residents of DC; Montgomery and Prince George’s counties,
Maryland.
www.communityhospices.org
(See our ad on page 83.)

Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice 301-754-7740
11801 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904
www.holycrosshealth.org/hospice

Hospice Caring, Inc. 301-869-4673
518 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Non-medical volunteer hospice providing practical and emotional
support to patients and families in Montgomery County.
www.hospicecaring.org

Jewish Social Services Agencies Hospice 301-816-2676
6123 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Serves residents in Fairfax, Virginia; Fallsgrove, Rockville, and Sil-
ver Spring, Maryland.
www.jssa.org/services/hospice

Montgomery Hospice 301-921-4400

(Hospice at Home, Casey House)
1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850
www.montgomeryhospice.org

 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 202-414-5400
1200 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
VITAS provides end-of-life care for adult (and pediatric patients)
with life-limiting illnesses. Our comprehensive hospice services,
including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual
support for patients and bereavement support for families.
www.vitas.com
(See our ad on page 48.)

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 END-OF-LIFE CARE ORGANIZATIONS
These organizations provide general information and education
on end-of-life issues and care options.

 Joseph Gawler’s Sons Funeral Directors 202-966-6400
5150 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Serving the Washington community since 1850.
www.josephgawlers.com

Hospice Foundation of America 202-457-5811
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC
20036
www.hospicefoundation.org

National Hospice 703-837-1500

& Palliative Care Organization
1731 King Street, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314
www.nhpco.org

Senior Helpers of Rockville 301-590-1234
15717 Crabbs Branch Way, Suite 226, Rockville, MD 20855
In-home companion and personal care.
www.seniorhelpers.com

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Financial Services and Benefits

These agencies and businesses provide services relating to financ-
es, health benefits, and insurance.

Community Tax Aid 202-547-7773
218 D Street, SE, Washington, DC‎20003
Free federal and state tax preparation services to low income indi-
viduals and families at sites in DC, MD and VA.
www.communitytaxaiddc.org

DC Department of Human Services 202-724-5506
202-671-4200
64 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 6, Washington, DC 20002
Administers public benefit programs, including Medicaid, food
stamps, burial assistance, and Interim Disability Assistance.
www.dhs.dc.gov

DC Housing Authority 202-535-1433
1133 N. Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Administers “Section 8” public housing and housing vouchers.
www.dchousing.org

DC Tax and Revenue Center 202-727-4829
1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024
www.otr.cfo.dc.gov

Family Matters 202-289-1510
Money Management Program
1509 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Provides subsidized daily money management for low-income DC
residents, age 65 and older.
www.familymattersdc.org

Federal Government Benefits Website 202-479-1200
1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20036
www.benefitscheckup.org

Federal Tax Information 800-829-1040
Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov

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Health Insurance Counseling Project (HICP) 202-739-0668
2136 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20052
Provides free health insurance counseling for DC residents, age 65
and older, and for DC residents who are Medicare beneficiaries.
An HICP Attorney visits Iona once a month. For more information
on HICP at Iona, call 202-895-9448.

 Help Unlimited 301-589-7438
500 Pershing Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
In-home assistance with bill paying, budgeting, mail management,
filing, insurance claims & medical bills, and tax record organization.
www.helpunlimitedinc.net
(See our ad on this page.)

 Rick Gow with Lara, Shull & May, LLC 571-405-3886
Wealth management advisor – incorporating Medicaid and retire-
ment income planning, long-term care insurance, and annuities.
“Real Plans for Real Life, Because You Should Only Retire Once.” ™
Email: [email protected]

Medicaid 202-698-4350

202-724-5506 (Customer service)
DC Department of Health Care Finance
645 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
www.dc-medicaid.com

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