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    Meet Marsha

    Marsha is a lifelong Washington, D.C. resident who recently retired after working in the medical field. Retirement hasn’t slowed her down as she now spends time with her grandsons, helps provide care to family members, and loves going to the senior wellness center to spend time with the other ladies who attend. She also loves…

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  • Fall Prevention Week

    Fall Prevention Week

    Each year, more than one in four older adults experience a fall and there are over 3 million emergency department visits for falls by older adults. Falling once not only doubles a person’s risk of falling again, but can lead to a decrease in daily activities due to fear of falling. (Facts About Falls |…

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  • Recognizing Older Americans Month

    Recognizing Older Americans Month

    Every day at Habitat DC-NOVA, we work towards building communities where everyone can thrive. One way we ensure that we address this goal is by working with older audiences through our home repair and aging-in-place services. This May, we celebrate Older Americans Month, a time to honor the resilience, wisdom, and enduring contributions of older…

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