Medical Care: Subsidized and Slinding Scale

Learn about federally subsidized health centers

The federal HRSA subsidizes health centers nationwide.  Care at these centers is provided on a pay-as-you-can basis.

• Find a federally subsidized health center.

Learn about Hill-Burton facilities

Hill-Burton hospitals and nursing homes are facilities–located in most states–which received federal funding under the Hill-Burton program.  As part of their agreement to accept federal funds, these facilities also must offer free or low-cost care to patients unable to pay.

• Learn about the program and the application process at HRSA’s website.
• Find a Hill-Burton facility.

Find low-cost DC metro health clinics

• Find clinics through DC Health Care for You website.
• Montgomery county MD residents can find sliding scale clinics through Montgomery County Cares website.

Find low-cost health clinics nationwide

• Find clinics through the National Association of Free Clinics.

Village Resources

Learn about the Village model

Villages are grass-roots, neighborhood focused organizations that provide various services for senior members

• Learn about the Village model from the Village to Village Network.
• Learn about local DC Villages from AARP.

Learn how to start a Village

• 43 page (2011) Bethesda/Chevy Chase Regional Service Center publication entitled, “Village Blue Print: Building a Community for All Ages.”
• Free and member resources from the Village to Village Network.

Find a Village

• Find an existing Village through the Village to Village Network.

2010 Flu Shot Clinics

The clinics, below, provide seasonal flu vaccinations.

1. (DC) Iona Senior Services will have walk-in flu shot clinics on 10/19 (10am-1pm) at our St. Albans location, 11/4 (10am-2pm) at our main site, and 11/16 (1oam-2pm) at our main site.  For more information, call 202-895-9448.
2. (VA) – Flu shot clinics will be held 10/12 (5pm-7pm) and 10/16 (10am-2pm) at 4001 Barker Court in Fairfax.  For more information, call 703-503-8703.
3. (DC, MD, VA, and beyond) – Use this federal website to find a flu shot clinic near you.

Cooling Assistance in Virginia

The state offers assistance to help older residents cope with high temperatures.

1. Virginia state’s cooling assistance program provides financial assistance to certain low-income senior residents to help pay cooling expenses.
2. Free fans are available to certain l0w-income senior residents through the Fan Care Program.

Cooling Assistance in Maryland

The state and some local jurisdictions offer assistance to help older residents cope with high temperatures.

1. Maryland state’s Electrical Universal Service Program helps certain low-income residents with their electric bills.
2. Prince George’s  County cooling centers: During heat emergencies, the county opens cooling centers for county residents.  For more information, call 301-265-8450.

Cooling Assistance in DC

The city offers a variety of services to help older residents cope with high temperatures.

1. Cooling Centers: During heat emergencies, the city opens indoor cooling centers for DC residents.  To learn about transportation options to a cooling center, phone the DC Hypothermia hotline at 202-399-7093.
2. Financial assistance is available to certain low-income DC residents to help pay cooling expenses.
3. Free fans are available to certain DC seniors while supplies last.  For more information, call 202-673-6750.

Suburban Maryland Senior Fitness Programs

1. Conveniently located to suburban Maryland, Iona offers a variety of fitness classes including body toning, balance, Tai Chi, Qui Gong, and Yoga.  For more information, call 202-895-9448.
2. Montgomery County‘s senior centers offer fitness and health promotion classes.
3. Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation offers fitness classes at senior activity centers.

Northern Virginia Senior Fitness Programs

1. Alexandria Recreation Parks & Cultural Activities offers fitness classes for older residents.
2. Arlington county Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources offers a variety of fitness opportunities including aquatics and strength training.
3. Fairfax county‘s senior centers offer fitness, health promotion, socialization, and other programs for older county residents.

DC Senior Fitness Programs

1. Iona offers a variety of senior fitness classes, including body toning, balance, Tai Chi, Qui Gong and Yoga.  For more information, call 202-895-9448.
2. DC Parks & Recreation offers senior fitness and health promotion classes at various locations throughout the city.
3. UDC’s Institute of Gerontology Bodywise program provides fitness classes for DC seniors at locations throughout the city.  For more information, call 202-274-6651.

National Institute on Aging Guide to Exercise for Older Adults

Free 124 page federal National Institute on Aging publication entitled “Exercise & Physical Activity.  Includes sample exercises, tips for starting an exercise regimen, and tips for tracking progress.