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Department of Aging and Community Living

Agency Home Responsive

Iona Senior Services Resource Guide

View Iona’s comprehensive guide to aging and caregiving resources in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Participate in Senior Technology Courses

Participate in a variety of senior-friendly technology and smart device web courses.

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

Senior Centers

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

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...

Transportation

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

LGBTQ Programs

No matter how you identify, our LGBTQ programs are designed to create a space for connection for...

Villages

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

Seniors (60 and Older)

All Services A-Z

Adults with Disabilities (18 and Older)

All Services A-Z

Caregivers

All Services A-Z

Latest

Feb 13 2024

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with DC Seniors at Inaugural DACL Event

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, February 14 at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and officials from...

Jan 19 2024

Bowser Administration Awards $250,000 in Grants to Support Residents Living With Dementias and Their Caregivers

Two Community-Based Organizations Receive Funding to Support Alzheimer’s and Other Related...

Oct 26 2023

Mayor Bowser Highlights Continued Growth in Public School Enrollment

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of...

Oct 25 2023

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on 93 Units of Affordable Senior Housing in Ward 3

First Project West of Rock Creek Park to Receive Financing from the District’s Housing...

Oct 1 2023

October Senior Wellness Center Calendars of Events

October Senior Wellness Center Calendars of Events. Find out what is happening at our wellness...

Sep 14 2023

September Live Boldly Newsletter

September 2023 Live Boldly Newsletter

Jul 1 2023

July Live Boldly Newsletter

July Live Boldly Newsletter - 2023

Jun 12 2023

June Live Boldly Newsletter

June Live Boldly Newsletter - 2023

May 1 2023

May Live Boldly Newsletter – 2023

Apr 1 2023

April Live Boldly Newsletter - 2023

Apr 21 2023

FY 2022-2023 Budget Oversight Hearing

FY 2022-2023 Budget Oversight Hearing.

Mar 3 2023

FY 2022-2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

FY 2022-2023 Performance Oversight Hearing.

Oct 11 2022

Senior Nutrition and Well-Being Equity Act of 2022 Hearing

Testimony of Interim Director Jessica Smith before the Committee on Housing & Neighborhood...

Mar 21 2022

FY 22-23 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony

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

Jan 10 2022

DACL FY21-22 Performance Oversight Hearing

DACL FY21-22 Performance Oversight Hearing.

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Department of Aging and Community Living

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 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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State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Your Local Help with Medicare

DC’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), is seeking volunteer counselors to help DC residents navigate health insurance choices. With more than 10,000 thousand people reaching retirement age in the US every day, the need for SHIP volunteers is greater than ever.