Age-Friendly DC

Over the last couple weeks, the Age-Friendly DC task forces has been busy looking into our 5-year progress. The city has, among others, added new green spaces, helped more individuals age in place, and increased access to technology for older adults. What positive changes have you seen in the DC community?

Age-Friendly Businesses are popping up all around the city. Check out one near you!

This weekend looks bright! Take advantage of the upcoming sun -- plan a fun physical activity to practice heart health!

We had a ball yesterday at the Barracks Row annual parade! Members of DC's Ready, Willing & Working unleashed bins of candy, beads & balls to spectators all the way up 8th St.

Getting out of the house can be challenging, but you can still interact with others in your community! Age-Friendly DC has teamed up with AARP, GW Center for Aging, Health and Humanities and So Others Might Eat to bring the conversation to you! Voices of Wisdom is a conversation group conducted by phone in your own home that allows you to talk to other DC residents about topics of interest to you, and areas you might be interested in exploring. You can learn more about Voices of Wisdom by calling 202-750-0986

Here in DC, 71% of our older adults participate in social/cultural activities. Keeping active in the community by volunteering, touring museums and visiting your local recreation centers are great ways to get to know new people and engage with peers and younger people in the area. What do you do to stay active in the community?

We're gearing up at the Housing Expo! Come on down before 3pm to the Convention Center for housing opportunities and vendor giveaways!

Come on down to the Convention Center tomorrow for the 9th Annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show! The FREE Expo will feature dozens of workshops, over 150 exhibitors and will provide information about the logistics of and opportunities for living in the District.
We'll be there to talk about our Age-Friendly Initiative and senior housing options, including aging in place planning, available throughout the city. For more information: http://bit.ly/2tQ8YDf

Presenting an outline of our WHO report at today’s Task Force meeting. Check out the latest meeting notes here: ow.ly/a5od30cPjb9

Today the Age-Friendly DC Task Force will meet to evaluate progress made in implementing the Age-Friendly DC Strategic Plan. Interested in tracking our progress? Check out our meeting notes here:

Age-Friendly DC Task Force | agefriendly at the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Room G-9. The meeting notes from previous Task Force meetings are posted below.

We had a great time chatting with all of the enthusiastic seniors who attended the Community Health and Wellness Fair at the University of DC today!