Dupont Circle Village

Connecting Neighbors, Meeting Challenges

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Membership Benefits
 
Services
  • Household Maintenance
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      Changing lightbulbs
    • Simple repairs
  • Transportation
    • Medical appointments
    • Grocery shopping
    • Errands (pickup of large packages from postoffice)
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    Computer and electronic services
  • Companion and buddy system
  • Access to list of vetted vendors
  • Assistance with forms
     
Social and Cultural Activities
  • Two walking groups, biking group, bridge club
  • Group rates to select theaters
  • Docent tours of museums
  • Potluck dinners
  • Newsletter
 
Health and Wellness
  • Yoga classes, starting in September
  • Membership in GWU Hospital's Senior Advantage program
  • Free hearing assessments, through Senior Advantage
  • Home deliveries from New Hampshire Pharmacy & Medical Supplies (and discount on first delivery)
  • Access to GWU Geriatric Services
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    Information about medical resources, including:
    • home health care providers
    • geriatric care managers
    • physical therapists
    • memory issues
  • Vetted vendors for retrofitting homes for accessibility
  • Access to programs at IONA Senior Services and Emmaus Services for the Aging
  • Nutrition and diet advice
  • Retrofitting homes for accessibility
  • Safety Driving Classes

Financial
  • Free membership to on-line version of Washington Consumers Checkbook, including ratings of products and services
  • Discounts at select restaurants
  • Access to counsellors about living wills, powers of attorney
  • Help in assessing financial, physical and accessibility issues linked to “living in place”