The Village Blog

From Frank... May is  Older Americans Month , and we have BIG plans to celebrate throughout the month.  When I think back on how I became...

Next week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. How do I count the ways that volunteers are critical to our neighborhood-based...

March 6, 2025, was marked as Slam the Scam Day , a national initiative to raise awareness about the growing threat of Social Security and...

For Village members like Susan and Alan, public buses are an essential part of their transportation routine, and they’re happy to share...

December 2024 Submitted by Ruth McInerney, Village Volunteer and Registered Nurse Now that Winter is here, the need to protect ourselves...

Your ability to summon help in an emergency is an important part of the safety net needed for aging in place. But what resources are...

The Senior MedExpress Transportation service, provided by Yellow Cab in partnership with the Department of Aging and Community Living...

How to Stop Spam and Other Unwanted Text Messages by Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer Avoid unwanted texts by using these tips: Do not...

By Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer It’s another election year, and that means another onslaught of spam and robocalls! But, even without...

With Christine Bitzer, LICSW & Director of Seabury’s Care Management Team

Assisted Living, Memory Care - with Jennifer Brown

Watch it here! The DMV offers a variety of retirement living and senior housing options. Many older adults have difficulty sorting...

By Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer It’s another election year, and that means another onslaught of spam and robocalls! But, even without...

With Christine Bitzer, LICSW & Director of Seabury’s Care Management Team

Assisted Living, Memory Care - with Jennifer Brown

Watch it here! The DMV offers a variety of retirement living and senior housing options. Many older adults have difficulty sorting...

How to Stop Spam and Other Unwanted Text Messages by Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer Avoid unwanted texts by using these tips: Do not...

Earlier this week, I was almost scammed. I was at home and around 7pm, I received a text message on my personal cell phone that was...

By Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer It’s another election year, and that means another onslaught of spam and robocalls! But, even without...

All are welcome! Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, February 7 at 5:00 pm Register Here Join Village Case Manager, Barbara Scott, for our...

Dr. Katrina Polk, will come onboard to lead our efforts as the leader of the DC Villages Collaborative (DCVC)..... Later this month,...

Tuesday, February 6 at 12:00 pm - Register Here Tuesday, February 20 at 5:00 pm - Register Here We are always seeking new Village...

Do you have old medications lying around that you need to safely dispose of? You can call the Village office at 202-615-5853, and we will...