The Physical and Mental Health pillar focuses on the health and well-being of our seniors in Washington, D.C. There is a great need to support our seniors during this time to encourage successful aging and enjoyment of life. The program with the Washington Center for Aging Services (WCAS) addresses these key issues that can occur in long-term senior care facilities. The program creates opportunities for us to support seniors, provide social interaction, and activities that can improve their overall mental well-being and happiness in their golden years.

Delta Care

• Red S.H.O.E. Challenge- is the physical health component of DeltaCare that encourages members to engage in healthy behaviors. S.H.O.E. is an acronym for Self-care, Healthy Options, and Exercise.  
• Mind Your Health Program- we provide workshops and activities that  address the identification and management of mental health challenges such as grief management, anxiety, stress, depression, as well as physical health issues affecting the Black community.

Charitable Partners

Partnerships with national and local charitable organizations helps to raise awareness for issues that affect the community we serve and to build There is a need to raise awareness about physical and mental health issues and provide opportunities for community engagement. Participation from the chapter allows us to help raise awareness and fosters sharing of best practices to address the need.  Some of our partners include, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association, and St. Jude.

For for information, contact: health@thefcacdst.org. 

Signature Events:

• Red S.H.O.E. Challenge
• Mind Your Health Program

Visit the Chapter calendar for confirmed event dates shown above.