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DC Entered Phase Two of Reopening on June 22. View the Guidance.

Agency Home Responsive

Help Prevent and End Elder Abuse with APS

DACL's Adult Protective Services (APS) department is helping put an end to elder abuse.

Join the fight to end to elder abuse today. Learn more about APS in this informative video.

Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?

DC’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), is seeking volunteer counselors who can help DC residents navigate health insurance choices. With more than ten thousand people reaching retirement age in the US every day, the need for SHIP volunteers is greater than ever.

DACL Operational Status

June 22, 2020

The District of Columbia Government began Phase Two of reopening on Monday, June 22, 2020. Learn more about Phase Two by clicking HERE.

The Department of Aging and Community Living remains open. We will continue to provide some services as usual. However, there may be changes to how other services are provided.

How does this impact what we do?

Senior Wellness Centers and Community Dining Sites – suspended. Activities at Senior Wellness Centers and Community Dining Sites are suspended. All meal sites...

DACL in the Community

The Department of Aging and Community Living partners with a variety of government and community organizations to provide information and resources in the community. Find an event in your community and stay informed.

Safe at Home

The Department of Aging and Community Living Safe at Home Program provides safety adaptations in and around the homes of qualifying seniors and adults with disabilities.

Featured Services

Safe at Home

Learn more about Safe at Home, our premier program committed to providing home safety adaptations...

Transportation

To live boldly you need to move boldly. That’s why the Department of Aging and Community...

Villages

Help seniors live safely, comfortably and actively in their own homes and connect with their...

Adult Protective Services

If you believe that an adult you know is being mistreated, exploited, or abused, Adult Protective...

Nutrition

Learn more about our community dining sites, home-delivered meal services, and nutrition counseling...

Senior Wellness Centers

Our Senior Wellness Centers are designed to help you continue living boldly by taking charge of...

Seniors (60 and Older)

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Adults with Disabilities (18 and Older)

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Caregivers

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Latest

Nov 22 2019

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Ward 8’s First Affordable Assisted Living Community

Livingston Place at Southern Will Deliver 152 Affordable Homes for Seniors and Provide Onsite...

Apr 29 2019

Mayor Bowser Honors District Centenarians

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized 61 District centenarians at the 33rd...

Feb 8 2019

Mayor Bowser Signs Bill Designating DC Office on Aging as the Department on Aging and Community Living

The new designation expands the mission of the department.

Apr 30 2018

Mayor Bowser Honors District Centenarians

Mayor Muriel Bowser today recognized 48 District centenarians at the 32nd Annual Salute to DC...

Jan 1 2021

January Spotlight on Aging 2021

Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Dec 1 2020

December Spotlight on Aging Newsletter 2020

Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Nov 2 2020

November Spotlight on Aging 2020

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Oct 1 2020

October Spotlight on Aging Newsletter 2020

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Sep 3 2020

September 2020 Spotlight on Aging

September 2020 Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Jun 15 2020

FY 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony

Testimony of Director Laura Newland before the Committee on Housing & Neighborhood...

Feb 28 2020

DACL FY19-20 Performance Oversight Hearing

DACL FY 19-20 Performance Oversight Hearing, Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Apr 25 2019

FY 2020 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony

Testimony of Director Laura Newland before the Committee on Housing & Neighborhood...

Feb 14 2019

Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Performance Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Director Laura Newland before the Committee on Housing & Neighborhood...

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Department of Aging and Community Living

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 724-5626
Fax: (202) 724-2008
TTY: 711
Alternate Number: Adult Protective Services (APS) (202) 541-3950
Email: [email protected]

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DACL Ambassador Training

The District of Columbia Department of Aging and Community Living conducts the Ambassador Training Program to provide more community members with information about our programs and services available for DC residents age 60+, residents with disabilities age 18 and older with disabilities and their caregivers. Ambassadors will share information with those who may be in need of services and connect them with the department.