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Applications close on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Iona Senior Services Resource Guide

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

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...

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...

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...

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 7 2024

Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, November 11, the District Government will observe Veterans Day. While...

Jul 12 2024

Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposures In DC

(Washington, DC) –DC Health has been notified of a confirmed measles case involving an individual...

Jul 12 2024

Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Saturday, July 13 Through Wednesday, July 17

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of...

Jul 8 2024

Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Through Thursday, July 11

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of...

Jun 21 2024

With Temperatures Forecast to Reach 100 Degrees on Saturday and Sunday, Extended Heat Emergency Plan to Remain Activated in Washington, DC

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that the Extended Heat Emergency will remain...

Dec 4 2024

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Apr 22 2024

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Oversight Hearing

Feb 1 2024

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Performance Oversight Hearing

Apr 21 2023

FY 2022-2023 Budget Oversight Hearing

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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...

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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.