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Stay on top of the latest news. Check out our "Village Vibes" newsletter! Look for the latest issue of "Village Vibes" in your email.
The Kingdom Care Village provides a wide range of assistance for its members. Some areas in which KCSV offers assistance includes: grocery shopping support, support with completing legal documents, help with scheduling appointments, and more. Email the admin team if you are in need of assistance. info@kingdomcarevillage.org
If you would like to partner with KCSV as a Volunteer, we would love to hear from you! We are seeking both established service providers as well as individuals who have an interest in supporting the administrative team of the Kingdom Care Senior Village.
Please contact us at info@kingdomcarevillage.com to express your interest and to provide a contact number where you may be reached.
10/20 - KCSV Helpful Village website training
Join the KCSV admin team on Wednesday, October 20th at 3:00pm to receive training on our new Helpful Village website. Please check the "Village Vibes" email newsletter for details on how to attend.
10/28 - KCSV Volunteer Orientiation - Join by phone or Zoom See the email newsletter for details
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ELDER ABUSE
We are pleased to announce the release of the updated research brief, “Mistreatment of African American Elders”. The National Center on Elder Abuse at Keck School of Medicine of USC has updated the content on this existing brief with new data and facts. This Research to Practice Brief synthesizes revamped information and research findings related to understanding the mistreatment of African American elders, particularly involving financial exploitation and psychological abuse. Read more >>>
A publication that offers an easy-to-understand guide on the ins and outs of medicare. This free resource highlights coverage, costs, eligibility and enrollment information, along with answers to some frequently asked questions. Read more >>>
Covid-19 and Delta Variant cases are still on the rise.
While many Seniors have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, there are several variants that have been identified in the DC area. Recently, there has been an increase in Covid-19 positive cases amongst residents who have not been vaccinated throughout the DC metro area. We urge our Seniors to continue to wear a mask and take other necessary precautions to stay healthy.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
Download Coronavirus Resource here.
Source: Government of the District of Columbia | DC Health Advisory | Retrieved from website
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Visit the Age in Place DC section of the website for additional resources.
Tips on making your home safe and accessible presented by National Institute on Aging Read more >>
Information on the recent changes to the 2021 HUD household income limits
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Schedule A FREE Lyft Ride Today!
DC senior residents can now receive a FREE ride from Lyft Rideshare to appointments or to tend to their personal needs. To request a ride, please complete this form 24-hours in advance of your ride date.
Click here to complete a ride Request form >>
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Would you like to interact with pets? In an effort to combat senior isolation, the District of Columbia has partnered with the Humane Rescue Alliance to provide seniors with the opportunity to connect virtually or in-person with pets. If you or someone you know is interested in enjoying regular interaction with pets, please contact the Depart of Aging and Community Living at dacl.communications@dc.gov.
814 Alabama Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20032
Every Tuesday
9:00AM until 10:00AM
Kingdom Care Senior Village follows current CDC and local city guidelines. Masks are required.
