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Mayor's Sixth Annual Senior Symposium

Join us for the Mayor's Sixth Annual Senior Symposium! This event will feature dynamic speakers, educational workshops and over 70 exhibitors.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

June 15, 2017 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of seniors by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

Ms. Senior DC Pageant 2017

The Ms. Senior DC Pageant is held each year to select the District woman age 60 and older who will represent the District of Columbia as Ms. Senior DC.

DCOA Recruits Community Ambassadors

The District of Columbia Office on Aging announces two free and informative workshops planned during the month of March.

Memory Care and Dementia Programs

DCOA has launched several new dementia programs to expand its existing dementia-capable system and enhance access to supportive services for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

Benefits CheckUp

BenefitsCheckUp® is the most comprehensive, Web-based service of its kind in the nation.

Safe at Home

The District of Columbia Office on Aging Safe at Home program provides preventative adaptions to reduce the risk of falls in the homes of qualifying seniors and adults with disabilities.

Featured Services

Wellness Center, DCOA

City-wide health education and applied learning centers for DC seniors 60 years and older.

Senior Service Network, DCOA

Find out about the senior services in DC.

DCOA Information & Referral/Assistance

Information about services for seniors, persons with disabilities and caregivers in DC.

DC Aging and Disability Resource Centers

Ward-based and citywide senior supportive services, resources and referral linkages.

DCOA Twitter Feed

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Upcoming Events

Jun 29 2017 - 10:00

Senior Fest 2017

Jul 4 2017 - 12:00

DC Caregivers Online Chat at Noon

Jul 18 2017 - 12:00

DC Caregivers Online Chat at Noon

Latest

Jun 7 2017

Pageant Contestants Announced

(Washington, DC) The contestants have been announced for the upcoming Ms. Senior DC Pageant 2017 to...

Apr 28 2017

Mayor Bowser Honors District Centenarians

The District is now on pace to become only the third US city designated as an Age-Friendly City.

Apr 27 2017

Mayor Bowser to Honor District Centenarians

Mayor Muriel Bowser will host the Annual Salute to DC Centenarians

Feb 12 2017

Mayor Bowser to Highlight the District’s Cupid's Kids Initiative; Deliver Valentine's Day Cards to District Seniors

Led by DC Office of Aging (DCOA), each Valentine’s Day card was created by the District of...

Oct 11 2016

Mayor Muriel Bowser Releases 2016 Age-Friendly DC Progress Report

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the 2016 Age-Friendly DC Progress Report.

Jun 1 2017

June Spotlight on Aging

June Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

May 1 2017

May Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

May Spotlight on Aging

Apr 3 2017

April Spotlight on Aging

April Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Mar 2 2017

March Spotlight on Aging

March Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Feb 1 2017

February Spotlight on Aging

Jun 23 2017

District to Hold Ms. Senior DC Pageant 2017

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Sunday, June 25, 2017, the DC Office on Aging (DCOA), its Senior Service...

Apr 26 2016

District Salutes Oldest Residents

(Washington, D.C.) The DC Office on Aging will host the 30th Annual Salute to District of Columbia...

Dec 9 2015

Mayor's Annual Senior Holiday Celebration

(WASHINGTON, DC) On Thursday, December 10, Mayor Muriel Bowser and senior officials in her...

Jun 22 2015

District to Hold Ms. Senior DC Pageant 2015

Contact: Darrell Jackson 202.727.8371; [email protected] Darlene Nowlin 202...

Apr 13 2015

Mayor's Fourth Annual Senior Symposium Is May 13, 2015

The theme is “Career-to-Golden Years: Promoting Longevity and Independence for Seniors....

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DC Office on Aging

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: (202) 724-5622
Email: [email protected]