Resources

Welcome to Capitol Hill Village Resources Page

We have organized our resources according to categories, which includes: Transportation, Local, Caregivers, Social Isolation, Safety, Technology, COVID-19, and Additional Resources.

Transportation Resources

This section includes transportation resources for DC residents. You can find resources related to public transportation, paratransit, rideshares, non-emergency medical transit, and pedestrian safety.

Transportation

Check out our transportation webpage for our transportation resources:

Transportation

Local Resources

This section includes aging services resources for DC residents. You can find information on the DC Ward 6 lead agencies, Senior Wellness Centers, the DC Department of Aging and Community Living, the Department of Behavior Health, the DC Center, DC 311.

Seabury Resources For Aging DC Department of Behavioral Health The DC Center for the LGBT Community The DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) Senior Wellness Centers DC 311 IONA Senior Services Guide

Seabury Resources For Aging

Website: https://www.seaburyresources.org/

Seabury provides personalized, affordable services and housing options to help older adults in the greater Washington, DC area live with independence and dignity.

DC Department of Behavioral Health

The DC Center for the LGBT Community

The DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL)

Website: https://dacl.dc.gov/

Phone: 202-724-5626

The Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) serves District residents 60 and older, adults living with disabilities, and those who care for them. In partnership with more than 20 community-based organizations across the city, they offer more than 40 free or low-cost programs to help all District residents live boldly at any age, stage, or ability.

Through a variety of programs including community activities and events, nutrition and transportation services, healthcare and insurance counseling, caregiver support resources, and adult protective services, DACL is building a District where we can all thrive together in the communities we know and love.

Senior Wellness Centers

Website: https://dacl.dc.gov/service/senior-wellness-centers-0

The DC Senior Wellness Centers are designed to help you continue living boldly by taking charge of your health, wellness, and social life. Take advantage of daily activities, group lunches, exercise equipment, computer labs, and a friendly atmosphere to keep you healthy, connected, and thriving.

Wellness Centers exist in every Ward, go to https://dacl.dc.gov/service/senior-wellness-centers-0 to learn more about the Wellness Center(s) near you.

DC 311

Website: https://ouc.dc.gov/page/311-about

Call DC 311 at 311 or (202) 737-4404 if calling from outside the District

Text "NEW" or "MENU" 32311 (DC311)

Visit the Online Portal at 311.dc.gov

Download the DC 311 Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

Live Chat with a 311 Customer Service Representative via the 311 Online Portal. Live Chat is available from 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM.

The Office of Unified Communications’ (OUC) 311 Call Center Operation provides a one-stop service experience for constituents, residents, and visitors searching for DC government services, numbers, and information. The Operation was designed to make the public's interaction with the city government more accessible and efficient.

IONA Senior Services Guide

Resources For Caregivers

This section includes resources for caregivers. You can find resources from DACL, the Alzheimer's Association, the National Alliance for Caregiving, AARP, and the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging.

DACL Caregiver Resources Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter National Alliance for Caregiving AARP National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

DACL Caregiver Resources

Website: https://dacl.dc.gov/service/caregiver-programs

Phone: 202-724-5626

DACL provides a variety of programs and services to support unpaid caregivers to our seniors and adults with disabilities. From caregiver respite programs to support groups, educational programs to case management. You are not alone in your journey—DACL is with you.

Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter

Website: https://www.alz.org/nca

Phone: 1-800-272-3900

The National Capital Area Chapter serves people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their families and caregivers in the District of Columbia, suburban and Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia.

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

National Alliance for Caregiving

AARP

National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

Website: https://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/resources/resources.cfm?s=3

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, a program of SAGE, is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center focused on improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender older adults, families and caregivers.

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging provides training, technical assistance and educational resources to aging providers, LGBT organizations and LGBT older adults.

Social Isolation Resources

This section includes local and national resources regarding social isolation.

Village Connections SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline Friendship Line Commit to Connect

Village Connections

CHV's own 1:1 volunteer support program. For members who would like a friendly daily or weekly call, contact info@capitolhillvillage.org to be matched with a specially trained volunteer.

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline

Friendship Line

Commit to Connect

End of Life Resources

This section includes resources regarding end of life.

Capitol Hill Village End of Life Symposium Getting Your Papers In Order How To Discuss End of Life Care

Capitol Hill Village End of Life Symposium

The Capitol Hill Village "Contemplation of Our End of Life Symposium" was a two part event exploring options for use in planning your or a loved one's future. Part One took place April 7th, 2022 on Zoom and provided a high level view of the issues and options related to end of life. Part Two took place on June 9th, 2022 at Martha's Table and provided a more detailed look at what a person needs to know for planning one's end of life.

Check out the End of Life Symposium webpage at: https://capitolhillvillage.org/end-of-life-symposium/

You can view the Symposium session and workshop recordings at:

Getting Your Papers In Order

Getting your papers in order (GYPIO) is an affinity group that centers on end-of-life planning. The purpose of this group is to ensure that our members end of life choices are planned and documented once they die. Capitol Hill Village embraces death as a natural part of the life cycle and empowers our members to embrace this thought as well. GYPIO members meet in small groups to plan and discuss wills, trusts, family information, financial planning, advanced directives, power of attorney, amongst several other relevant topics.

To learn more or join a GYPIO group contact Arie at aparker@capitolhillvillage.org or call 202-543-1778.

GYPIO Downloadable Documents

https://capitolhillvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GYPIO-list-of-doc-topics.docx

https://capitolhillvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/End-of-Life-Planning-Handout-11618.docx

https://capitolhillvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Complete-List-of-GYPIO-Docs-5-2-19-2.docx

How To Discuss End of Life Care

Safety Resources

This section includes resources regarding personal safety.

Fall Prevention Emergency Preparedness Fraud Elder Abuse and Exploitation DC Community Response Team

Fall Prevention

Preventing Falls At Home Guide

Access At: https://capitolhillvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Preventing-Falls-At-Home.pdf

Emergency Preparedness

Fraud

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau a agency that helps consumer finance markets work by making regulations more effective, consistently and fairly enforcing rules, and empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives.

Website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Resources on Fraud

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/protecting-against-fraud/

Elder Abuse and Exploitation

DC Community Response Team

Technology Resources

This section includes local and national resources regarding technology.

Get Set Up DC Public Library, LinkedIn Learning Connect.DC

Get Set Up

Website: https://www.getsetup.io/

GetSetUp is on a mission to help the third of the world’s population who are over 55 to learn new skills, connect with others and unlock new life experiences.

DC Public Library, LinkedIn Learning

Website: https://www.dclibrary.org/linkedinlearning

The DC Library provides unlimited access to an online library of over 16,000 high-quality instructional videos taught by industry experts on the latest software tools and skills. Videos for all levels of learners. Learn a whole course or just the section you need. Topics include Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Web design, Social Media, Business and Career Skills and much more.

Connect.DC

Coronavirus Hub

The Coronavirus Hub was developed to provide specific resources, science-based links, and communication about policies related to the spread of the COVID-19 (the illness caused by the Novel Corona Virus), referred to commonly as “coronavirus,” in the greater Washington, DC region.

Coronavirus Hub

Check out the Coronavirus Hub below.

Coronavirus Hub

Additional Resources

This section houses additional important resources that will be part of new resource categories that are in development.

Hearing Aids

The guide below includes information put together by CHV members regarding types of Over the Counter (otc) hearing aids. This information is sourced from the Federal Drug Administration, Consumer Reports, and Mayo Clinic.

Click Here: View the October 2022 Hearing Aid Guide

This article from the Washington Post details expert advice for buying a hearing aid that works for you.

Click Here: Washington Post 2022 Hearing Aid Article

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